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Thai Wood Species Identification
I have quite a few turning blanks that are Thai species...directly from Thailand as a matter of fact. I have been told that the species are...
Acacia Coconutwood Palmwood Oak Hevea (Rubberwood) So now I have to go back and take each piece (lots of pieces) and identify it. Any suggestions? I have had a very hard time trying to find information on the Thai strains of these species. Maybe I'm just looking in the wrong places.
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Rod
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07-17-2008, 08:32 AM
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Re: Thai Wood Species Identification
Here's Malaysian Rubberwood next to Red Oak dampened w/mineral spirits:
And dry:
Last edited by Tarhead; 07-19-2008 at 12:42 AM.
Reason: broken links
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07-17-2008, 11:32 AM
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Re: Thai Wood Species Identification
Palm turning blanks?
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07-18-2008, 09:54 PM
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Re: Thai Wood Species Identification
Thanks Mark. What I need are more pics like that to help me identify what's what.
Rod
Originally Posted by Tarhead
Here's Malaysian Rubberwood next to Red Oak dampened w/mineral spirits:
And dry:
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07-18-2008, 10:19 PM
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Re: Thai Wood Species Identification
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07-18-2008, 11:09 PM
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Re: Thai Wood Species Identification
Thanks Mike. Those are good pics too. I have another couple websites that I found with lots of info. I am also trying to write the Forestry Dept of Thailand to see if they have info. I will probably get a "visit" from the CIA soon wonderring what the **** I'm doing. 
Rod
ps-How's that bowl coming along? I'm looking forward to seeing the carvings.
Originally Posted by Mike Davis
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07-18-2008, 11:51 PM
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Re: Thai Wood Species Identification
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07-19-2008, 12:03 AM
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Re: Thai Wood Species Identification
I've never messed with palm although I did have an opportunity to saw some last year. I heard it's rough on blades because of the embedded fine sand that's in the wood and bark. I don't know if that's right or not - it's just what I heard from a reliable source.
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