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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Lofty Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 7:19am
Darby what size bits of wood do you need for your samples ,I have yellow cedar,Liechardt Tree[cheese Wood]and a few others you may like a look at Lofty
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Darby Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 7:30pm
Ted, samples???? I don't recall asking for samples Wacko but if you are offering.. 66
I was thinking of making a display board up for the Lure Expo with the same lure made in different timbers suitable for general luremaking.
I have these timbers on hand.
Red Cedar,
Mackay Cedar,
Spanish Cedar,
Silky Oak,
Yellow Cedar,
White Beech,
Camphor Laurel,
Houn Pine,
Karri Pine,
Surian,
Kuavalau,


would love some
White Cedar, Brown Beech, Cheesewood, and anything else that you guys might come up with.
A piece about 100mm x 25mm sq would be perfect.

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See what I can come up with. Lofty
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thanks for steering me here Darby..
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I have just started compiling a list myself w the various properties of wood. Now it looks like most of my work is done! This is an incredibly useful post and I thank you all. It makes staying up til 5am cruising forums well worth it 60
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote grey nomad Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Dec 2014 at 9:50am
Brad, there was a 50 (approx) sheet A4 binder style booklet I aquired from what used to be Qld Forestry ??
back in the mid 80's when I was in Cooktown, it's heading was Nomenclature and Lictus Densities of 
Qld Timbers, that booklet had everything, must have passed it on when I sold up, pity.

I think I got that all correct LOL ???
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rally44 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Dec 2014 at 12:58pm
Yes, just reminded me of my handy booklet "Queensland Building Timbers" also obtained from Qld Forestry Dept. Quite a lot of info, not all is relevant today, especially the timbers we like to use! Publication is dated 1965!Might have similar info to your old one Carl? Cheers Richard
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have you got specs on camphor laurel brad?........mick
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Kimo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jul 2018 at 7:12pm
Hi all
As you all know I know nothing about nor do I make lures. However I do enjoy browsing the knowledge displayed on this site.
More often than probably desired by most of you I have difficulty in just browsing and usually make a stupid comment such as the one I am about to ask.
I was cutting some perfectly good Oregon 5 x 2" timber yesterday, this came from a recently demolished house from the early 70`s I could not help but think that this timber might be suitable for timber lures???
It has nice grain and is a soft timber, I did not see it on the lists and wondered if there was a reason or if it was there and known by another name.
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Hi Kimo, I've used Oregon a few times and it is a nice timber! But the darker lines in the wood are much harder than the light stuff. When hand sanding, more material seems to be removed from the softer areas, giving the surface a corrugated look! It can be avoided by being very careful, but it is a challenge! Hope this helps... 
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Thanks Ian, Had someone else confirm exactly the same message today.
I said I would pic out some of the better stuff for them and if they wanted it to have a go at a few nudes it was there
Again thanks Ian

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote al49 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Jul 2018 at 9:00am
brilliant thread ,opened my eyes to how many timbers are about for lures ,i have a few pieces of tassie hardwood here ,blackwood and sassafras .will make a few nudies to see how they come out 
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