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   WoodLess | Jan 06, 2009 03:00am | #1

   Woodcraft in Manchester, CT usually has Lyptus in stock.

   Chuck

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   SteveSchoene | Jan 06, 2009 10:32pm | #2

   check http://www.woodfinder.com for possible sources less pricy than woodcraft. 

   I've experimented with it some and like it.  Heavy, and a bit prone to splinters on sharp edges.  If can be finished well since it accepts dye quite evently.  It's so hard that pigment only stains, at least the couple that I tried, tended to concentrate in pores, giving a bit of a speckled look.  But that's not a problem if you dye first and then use a stain only a bit away from the dye to add some depth.  Like mahogany, for a formal finish you would want to fill the pores.  You can make it look very much like mahogany or for that matter like walnut depending on how you color it.  It will darken over time in the sun, with the natural pinkish tone becoming more brown--generally a good thing. 

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   mbholden | Jan 07, 2009 02:25pm | #3

   Jes,

   I have used lyptus, twice. It is a most vexatious wood. Tends to splinter and blow apart along the grain. Good news is, if you can find the pieces, they will glue back seamlessly.

   The grain is straight, and looks much like mahogany. Finishes well.

   It is not a wood that I would use again willingly.

   Mike

    

    

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   KiddervilleAcres | Jan 07, 2009 03:52pm | #4

   Mike,

   Show off!

   That's OK, I still think you have the nicest legs on Knots.

   :-)

   Regards,Bob @ Kidderville Acres

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

2. 
   GEide | Jan 07, 2009 05:44pm | #5

   Woah! That's a lot of spice boxes.

   GinaFineWoodworking.com

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   KiddervilleAcres | Jan 07, 2009 10:57pm | #7

   Gina,

   I like the feet don't you?  You should see his legs!

   :-)

   Regards,Bob @ Kidderville Acres

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

4. 
   Don01 | Jan 07, 2009 07:49pm | #6

   Jes,
   Have bit of lyptus being made into a night table. I started with a piece 8/4 X 8" X 10 ft long or so. I have it pretty well cut up, and of the course of several months there has been little change due to the cutting. The wood appears to be pretty stable, very dense,
   Nice lacy figure in the grain. Very consistent throughout the plank.

   I must have a high resin content as it discolors very easily when machining. I have tested water based finish and tung oil types. Nice deep tone. I don't dye or stain so I can't comment.

   Don

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   keithflknr | Jan 08, 2009 10:36am | #8

   http://www.gkwoodworking.com/Lumber.htm

   try Gary at gk woodworking in Griswold

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   GW52 | Jan 08, 2009 07:36pm | #9

   Conway Hardwoods. They are on Rt 7 north of the circle in New Milford on the left hand side of the road going north. Last I was there they had a good selection of wood. Don't know the prices.

   Greg

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   PeteBradley | Feb 10, 2009 06:53am | #10

   Parkerville Wood Products in Manchester is good, though you'll have to call to see if they have Lyptus in stock:http://www.parkervillewoodproducts.com/A good place with a big inventory is Connecticut Wood Group in Enfield:http://www.cwghardwoodoutlet.comPete