Lots of wood for trade - long version

[SA-Motors]

Hi @Big Ry I think the buckthorns are common here, but the populous alba doesn’t really grow here as far as I know. But as far as I know, these aren’t commercial species so you don’t really see them being sold.

 

[Big Ry]

Hi @Big Ry I think the buckthorns are common here, but the populous alba doesn’t really grow here as far as I know. But as far as I know, these aren’t commercial species so you don’t really see them being sold.

Oh ok. Was wondering if i doing try to get in on this to save international shipping lol

 

[daniscool]

They shouldn’t be. Common buckthorn is invasive in the US and glossy buckthorn should grow there too. Silver poplar is a bit different. Mappa burl can be either silver poplar or black poplar (p. Alba or p. Nigra respectively) so if you’re lucky you can get it like that.

All of these are very common in my area. They do not grow to particularly large sizes (except for the poplar which can be humongous up to 1.5m dbh) and both buckthorns grow some comparatively very large specimens here. Especially the glossy buckthorn which usually grows to 5-6 cm (2-3 inches) wide. Here I sourced some that was almost 5inches dbh.

I might be able to fit some extra into either package if you want.

 

[CMStewart]

Hi Dave, I know this is a longshot since I'm just now seeing this post... but I am looking for some Kayu Malam (Diospyros maingayi specifically). Any chance you still have some?

Much appreciated,
Colby

 

[daveflutes]

Hi Dave, I know this is a longshot since I'm just now seeing this post... but I am looking for some Kayu Malam (Diospyros maingayi specifically). Any chance you still have some?

Much appreciated,
Colby

Hi Colby, thanks for asking! I'll check how much I bought and what I used, before I actually try to find any...I'll be able to tell you where I bought it at least. I think it was Turners' Circle.

...actually I remember now, I made a knife handle from the spare so I won't have any I'm afraid. Turners' Circle do have a couple of pieces in cue blank size

 

[CMStewart]

Hi Colby, thanks for asking! I'll check how much I bought and what I used, before I actually try to find any...I'll be able to tell you where I bought it at least. I think it was Turners' Circle.

...actually I remember now, I made a knife handle from the spare so I won't have any I'm afraid. Turners' Circle do have a couple of pieces in cue blank size

Hey Dave,

Thanks for the response! I have seen a few pieces that Turners' Circle has. They are marked as Diospyros durionoides which is different from D. mainguyi (the species I'm after). mainguyi is significantly lighter, and I saw a recent study showing how excellent it is musically. The durionoides species does look interesting though.