Thread: Time to rape Oz?

That fantastic,thx for posting

THAT would make a cool brush handle!

I actually have one of those pods just sitting on one of my shelves here for decoration. I wonder how you could seal it to keep the water out Would make a really cool looking brush handle if you ask me.

My grandfather had 3 huge barns made from nothing but redwood on his farm...lol

Love that wood on the handle btw.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Banksia seed pods are quite popular for certain kinds of woodworking projects.

James.

I often thought about getting some of these, to try an make a brush handle. But hesitated due to them being described as a nut. My daughter has nut allergies so not a good thing to have dust flying around with something like that. Can anyone clarify if it's a nut or just a seed pod?

Speaking as an Aussie, I feel I have to say "Hands off my wood"!!!

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Are only after the Burls from old growth redwoods which can be thousands of years old,Having lived in the bay area all my life.
They do not exsist in your local.

Sierra Nevada?
I'm in the Santa Cruz Mountains...giant Redwoods everywhere. If these are the young 'uns, the old ones are sure to be beyond spectacular.

Anyone heard of Cook Town Iron wood? Supposed to be from a small area in AU.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Anyone heard of Cook Town Iron wood? Supposed to be from a small area in AU.

Not until I looked it up,seems that it can be a very toxic wood to some people.

Picked these up today from my wood supplier. A Banksia pod and a 2x2x16 Golden Amboyna burl scantling.



Gonna give the Banksia pod a go. Im thinking a tinted epoxy for filling the holes. Should be a fun challenge and should be quite messy. Apparently the Banksia pods shoot seeds from those large holes the second your lathe goes on. Im thinking 500 RPMs to start.