On Mon, 31 May 2004 11:07:35 -0500, Hoyt Weathers wrote:
> I have seen several references on a.b.p.w. to Lpe or Ipe, and I do not
> know what that means. Who has the straight skinny?
>
> Hoyt W.
Pronounced "E-pay". Here's a reference:
<http://www.timberandmore.com/news/newsdettaglioeng.asp?IDART=1554&LINGUA=ENG>
-Doug
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"A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always
depend on the support of Paul." - George Bernard Shaw
Ipe is a hardwood that is so heavy it won't float and so hard that you have
to drill holes before nailing. It is great for outdoor construction and
there are many articles about carefully selecting it and using it indoors.
I believe it is more weather resistant than Teak. I've used it for a few
outdoor projects. It's kind of a neat looking wood if you get the right
boards.
"Hoyt Weathers" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I have seen several references on a.b.p.w. to Lpe or Ipe, and I do not
know what that
> means. Who has the straight skinny?
>
> Hoyt W.
>
J. Clarke <[email protected]> schreef
> "ipe". Aka "Lapacho" and a few other names.
Taxonomic genus "Tabebuia" (if I've remembered the spelling correctly),
whether there are significant variations between individual species I don't
know.
+ + +
Yes, quite correct.
Tabebuia counts some 100 species, and only some of these species yield ipê
PvR
I did not. We'll have to add that to our field trip list.
Joe
"Unisaw A100" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Joe Tylicki wrote:
> >I believe it is also sold in the U.S. as "ironwood", if you are familiar
> >with that product. I've seen decks built out of it, beautiful stuff, and
> >basically maintenance free.
>
>
> And I'll bet you didn't know that a major importer (Timber
> Holdings) is located right here in Mahwaukee.
>
> UA100
Ipe pronounced "e-pay", is wood. The I is pronounced like the I in Indian.
A Central and South American Iron Wood.
A great deck wood that has a life expectancy of 50 years un-treated. Will
turn a silvery gray when expose to sunlight.
"Hoyt Weathers" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I have seen several references on a.b.p.w. to Lpe or Ipe, and I do not
know what that
> means. Who has the straight skinny?
>
> Hoyt W.
>
Hoyt Weathers wrote:
> I have seen several references on a.b.p.w. to Lpe or Ipe, and I do not
> know what that means. Who has the straight skinny?
"ipe". Aka "Lapacho", "Brazilian Walnut", "Ironwood" and a few other names.
(leaving aside the ones that it is called when one is trying to work it or
when one drops a large piece of it on one's foot--it is rather heavy).
Taxonomic genus "Tabebuia" (if I've remembered the spelling correctly),
whether there are significant variations between individual species I don't
know.
A South American hardwood not closely related to anything else. Very hard,
very stiff, very strong, very decay resistant, color and figure are
somewhat like walnut. Contains a yellow powder developed on cutting,
sanding, etc called "Lapochol" that turns bright red on exposure to
alkaline substances and is an allergen for many individuals.
Nice stuff other than the Lapochol and the density--it's very dense--put it
in water and it sinks. Not horribly expensive as exotics go either. Have
to be careful with the surface prep when gluing or finishing--stuff doesn't
like to stick to it without help.
> Hoyt W.
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--John
Reply to jclarke at ae tee tee global dot net
(was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)
I believe it is also sold in the U.S. as "ironwood", if you are familiar
with that product. I've seen decks built out of it, beautiful stuff, and
basically maintenance free.
It has been suggested it is hard on your tools, but carbide holds up OK.
Joe
"Dustmaker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Ipe is a hardwood that is so heavy it won't float and so hard that you
have
> to drill holes before nailing. It is great for outdoor construction and
> there are many articles about carefully selecting it and using it indoors.
>
> I believe it is more weather resistant than Teak. I've used it for a few
> outdoor projects. It's kind of a neat looking wood if you get the right
> boards.
>
>
>
>
> "Hoyt Weathers" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I have seen several references on a.b.p.w. to Lpe or Ipe, and I do not
> know what that
> > means. Who has the straight skinny?
> >
> > Hoyt W.
> >
>
>
Joe Tylicki wrote:
>I believe it is also sold in the U.S. as "ironwood", if you are familiar
>with that product. I've seen decks built out of it, beautiful stuff, and
>basically maintenance free.
And I'll bet you didn't know that a major importer (Timber
Holdings) is located right here in Mahwaukee.
UA100
"Joe Tylicki" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I believe it is also sold in the U.S. as "ironwood", if you are familiar
> with that product.
One of MANY iron woods.