Some Red Beech I cut up recently

[Ironwood]

I thought someone might be interested to see some pics of some timber I cut up recently, its common name is Red Beech, aka Dillenia Alata.Dillenia alata - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There seems to be very little useful information on the internet about this tree and its timber.

My Grandfather used a lot of this stuff to build furniture for his house, my Mother still has most of it. It is lovely timber to work with.

http://www.penturners.org/forum/photo_popup.php?e=vB_Editor_001#

http://www.penturners.org/forum/photo_popup.php?e=vB_Editor_001#

http://www.penturners.org/forum/photo_popup.php?e=vB_Editor_001#

http://www.penturners.org/forum/photo_popup.php?e=vB_Editor_001#

 

[turncrazy43]

Brad, that is some very nice wood. Love the grain. Would make great bowls and pen blanks. Have you turned much of it?
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[Ironwood]

Brad, that is some very nice wood. Love the grain. Would make great bowls and pen blanks. Have you turned much of it?
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Everyday I'm vertical is a great day

Yes, very speccy wood. I havent used much of what I have yet, turned a few pens is about all. I think I have a photo on my home computer of a pen, will post it here tonight if I can find it.

 

[Ironwood]

I was approached by a toolmaker here in Australia who found out I had some of this timber, if he could get some to make a marking guage out of some.
I did a deal with him, I gave him some of the timber, and he is making me a marking guage in return.

 

[Bob Wemm]

That is absolutely AWESOME.

PM sent.

Bob.