New timber

Raptor · 16th August 07, 09:44 PM

I'm all excited at the moment: I just got a load of Ironbark delivered from Queensland. 2000 year old tree, and a certificate needed to cut it down. The only way I got this timber was that the tree was cut down to make room for a freeway. It's a beautiful straight grain wood, with a lovely cinnamon colour, & as dense & heavy as anything I've ever seen. I'll have to get a hilt made asap so I can post a pic

**demobud** · 17th August 07, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by Raptor

I'm all excited at the moment: I just got a load of Ironbark delivered from Queensland. 2000 year old tree, and a certificate needed to cut it down. The only way I got this timber was that the tree was cut down to make room for a freeway. It's a beautiful straight grain wood, with a lovely cinnamon colour, & as dense & heavy as anything I've ever seen. I'll have to get a hilt made asap so I can post a pic

That sound beautiful, Raptor. How large are the slabs? I am always looking for new hardwoods for my guitar building obsession.

I primarily use alder and swamp ash but I like to use heavier tonewoods like mahogany and ebony when I can get them.

**Arlen** · 17th August 07, 07:01 AM

That sounds absolutely gorgeous.
I'm excited to see what you come up with.

**Panache** · 17th August 07, 07:11 AM

Raptor,

This is a tree and wood I'm not familar with. If you get a chance would you post a picture?

Cheers

Jamie

**James MacMillan** · 17th August 07, 07:39 AM

I read the post quickly, and my eyes saw 200 not the 2000.

I am really impressed. I did a google, but found little info.

The age alone, is impressive, but if it is also a nice wood - even better!

Raptor · 17th August 07, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by demobud

That sound beautiful, Raptor. How large are the slabs? I am always looking for new hardwoods for my guitar building obsession.

I primarily use alder and swamp ash but I like to use heavier tonewoods like mahogany and ebony when I can get them.

Nowhere near big enough for guitar building mate. The pieces I got are all milled offcuts from a truss manufacturer & the largest piece is only about 18"x6". You could always join or laminate it, but that that would be a bit self-defeating tone-wise

Panache: will take a pic sometime this weekend.

**demobud** · 17th August 07, 02:42 PM

[QUOTE=Raptor;409806]Nowhere near big enough for guitar building mate. The pieces I got are all milled offcuts from a truss manufacturer & the largest piece is only about 18"x6". You could always join or laminate it, but that that would be a bit self-defeating tone-wise

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I build mainly electric guitars so sometimes I do have to laminate two or more pieces together to make a body; the glues I use make such a hard bond that it transfers tone as if it were a solid piece. 18"x6" is too small though

. I bet veneered it would make some beautiful inlay though.