First time at posting. Has anyone worked with mimosa wood? Sometimes the tree is called “Silk tree.” I’m wanting know about its potential for woodwoorking.
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Mimosa?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimosa
Mansonia?
http://www2.fpl.fs.fed.us/TechSheets/Chudnoff/African/htmlDocs_africa/Mansoniaaltissima.html
'Silk Tree' ... Silk tree, also known as mimosa, or silky acacia
http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/alju1.htm
Yes, the third link in your post correctly idenfies the tree I have in southern Oregon. It's approximately 50 years old and fully mature...and on the ground now. Some branches broke out of it this spring. I bandsawed a 4-1/2" branch to see its grain and color and it resembles Oregon Ash, but significantly less dense. I haven't been able to find anything about its wood working properties.Thanks
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