Eucalyptus question

[Margo]

Hi,
Sorry if this is not the right place for the question - really wasn't sure where to be!

I was given some green eucalyptus logs which have been out to season.

There's a beautiful figure when cut (that's another story!) and I wondered if I cut some into coasters, what should I finish them with to keep the patterns?

I've heard it is a swine to turn, and takes ages to season so it would be nice to have something lovely like now!

Thanks

 

[fortress]

I’m sorry Margo, I can’t help you with that. But I’m curious to know what happened to Ruth? :wink:

 

[Margo]

She's still here - alter ego!!

 

[Penpal]

There are thousands of Eucalypts all with their plus and minuses.Unseen here wish you well,I would be in no hurry to make coasters on spec at this time,heck do some and reserve the best.,your good weather time should assist.

Peter.

 

[Phil Dart]

You may have a problem keeping your coasters flat after you've made them. Slab cut timbers will warp very easily, especially in thin sections. The solution is to quarter saw the wood - a section through the middle of the log is in effect quarter sawn, so make your coasters from that bit. It also has the advantage (usually) of showing off the grain to it's best advantage.

You need to make sure that your finish is waterproof - so some sort of acrylic lacquer would be my choice.

 

[Margo]

I'm with you, thanks - good advice!