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BOLLY SILKWOOD

(Cryptocarya oblata also called "Tarzali Silkwood")

 

 

1. Origin :                                 North Queensland

 

2. Description:                      Colour is pale Mauvish Pink. Much the same in

                                                   appearance and weight as Queensland Maple but slightly

                                                   lighter, softer and weaker than that world renowned

                                                   specie.

 

    Weight

  •     (kg / m3 )                    544 kg/m3

  •     (lbs / ft3)                       34 lbs /ft3

3. Uses                                     Cabinet work, furniture, joinery, turnery and interior

                                                  panelling. Excellent for drawer sides ( slightly greasy).

 

4. Working  

      Properties           ( various authorities comments)

 

                                                           *  Not quite the same sheen as Maple Silkwood but

                                                               very similar and softer, lighter and easier to work.

                                                               Generally an extremely close substitute for 

                                                               Queensland Maple.

 

                                                           *   Easy to work and mortice, dresses cleanly and 

                                                               takes a bright polish.

 

                                                           *  This tree grows up to 100ft (30.5m) and 150

                                                               inches (3.8m) in girth

 

                                   Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:

 

                                                           Thickness:  1" ;1.5" & 2" ( 25mm; 38mm & 50mm)

 

                                                           Widths:         4" & wider   ( 100mm & wider )

 

                                                            Lengths       up to 16'       ( up to 4.8m ) 

 
 

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