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ASH - VICTORIAN or "TASSIE OAK" ( Eucalyptus Regnans; Eucalyptus Delegatensis, Eucalyptus Obliqua )
1. Origin
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2. Description: From massive tree ( up to 90m) stem up to 2.5m at the butt. Saw timber is Pale Brown to Whitish Brown often with
Pinkish tints. Grain is open
to coarse but even and straight
3. Uses Furniture, parquetry , linings, flooring, laminated
beams, joinery, turnery. Also widely used in
4.
Working
Properties
( various authorities
comments)
* Machines and
turns well to a smooth finish
* Gum veins are unavoidable.
unusual problems
* Readily accepts stain and polishes.
* Requires
careful seasoning to minimize checking and collapse Specifications
/ Sizes generally stocked: Thickness: 1" ; 1.5" ; 2" & 3"
(
25mm; 38mm; 50mm
& 75mm)
Squares 3 " x 3 " & 4 " x 4 " (75mm x 75mm & 100mm x 100m
Widths:
Generally 6 " and up ( 150mm
& up)
Lengths
Generally 6' and up ( 1.8m & up)
Back ( Density of timber ) Back ( Office Display)
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