Three places that carry hardwoods in my area have something called
Lyptus. In color and grain structure it looks similar to Genuine
Mahogany, but it may be a little harder and heavier. What is it, and
where does it come from? Is a good furniture wood? Is it a good
tonewood (for guitars, etc.)? Any idea if it could be used to make
acoustic guitar necks?
--Steve
I built a sofa table w/ it, 3 levels, 49 joints- I completely agree on
the dimension instabilty property- finishes nice though (very similar
to mahogany)- it splinters more than I'd like too.
Bottom line- I wouldn't use it (again ) for a solid wood table top- I
am considering using a Lyptus plywood top w/ lyptus frame coz I do like
the looks in the ~$5 bd foot range.
On Nov 20, 9:30 pm, "greywood" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I built a sofa table w/ it, 3 levels, 49 joints- I completely agree on
> the dimension instabilty property- finishes nice though (very similar
> to mahogany)- it splinters more than I'd like too.
>
> Bottom line- I wouldn't use it (again ) for a solid wood table top- I
> am considering using a Lyptus plywood top w/ lyptus frame coz I do like
> the looks in the ~$5 bd foot range.
What type of eucalyptus are we talking about? I use eucalyptus
marginata and eucalytpus diversicolor (jarrah and karri respectively)
quite frequently and don't have much trouble at all. This is OLD wood
though - reclaimed timber from down under. It is very splintery, but
with sharp blades I find it mills quite well. Just last week we made a
simple kimono rack for a client out of a beautiful piece of curly
jarrah. Amazing piece of wood.
JP
I got a bit of it last year just because I liked the idea of it being
plantation grown. It is very dense. Because of the rapid growth rate,
the fiber structure isn't too tight so it will tend to splinter,
especially if you are routing an end grain profile. It glues well,
sands well, does burn a bit when drilling unless you turn the speed
down some, takes oil and lacquer finishes well. I hadn't noticed any
unusual movement. You won't get a bunch of boards that will match in
color, it will be more calico like hickory can be, only in the red,
pink, and white range. It is more pink when fresh cut, and goer redder
as it ages. The price is good, and I will buy some more to make spec
pieces out of. I have a show in January called the 'Green Earth' show
which features products that are enviromentally friendly, and it will
be a good item to have there. I would love to have some log sections to
turn into bowls, but it is only available in 8/4 and less stock. If I
could get to Brazil, maybe I could get some. I have turned some spindle
pieces out of it and it turns well also.You can also get a wonderful
finish with a card scraper.
robo hippy
[email protected] wrote:
> >According to <http://www.specialtyforest.com/product/lumber/lyptus.htm>
> >it's a hybrid of Eucalyptus Grandis and Eucalyptus urophylla (note to
> >CW--Eucalyptus is a genus, not a species, there are many, many kinds of
> >eucalyptus with different properties). I've seen it, it looks nice, how
> >it works I have no idea--might give it a try on a small project sometime.
> >Be nice if Weyerhauser would put up some structurals.
> >
>
> The above is correct. The tree is plantation grown in Brazil by
> different forestry company (subsiduary?) and marketed by Weyerhauser.
>
> The wood is varied density - darker reds ususally indicates heavier
> and weighs in more than Maple. The end grain of a board should be
> coded for density. It's as strong as oak and looks like Mahogany.
> The wood splinters a bit more than Oak, although I've had more
> splinters in my hands from Oak. The wood is generally straight
> grained and knot free, and seems exceptionally dry (at least mine is).
> It machines OK but dulls edges like any other dense wood and burns
> easily. Sawdust produced by sawing, planing look the same and both
> create a lot of fine air borne particulates as does sanding. Resawing
> in the bandsaw filled the shop with dust even with the dust collector
> going. A 20" box fan with a paper furnace filter behind helps clean
> the air quicker. Takes an oil finish easily.
>
> The Lyptus has distinctive aromatics that I find pleasant. I like
> aromatic cedar - my mother in law loathes it, so it's like that. Be
> aware that the dust created has some issues. I and a few others have
> has eyes swollen shut requiring a dose of steriods and inhaled dust
> will burn sinuses. I have since bought a full face mask/respirator
> when I cut the stuff, have the dust collector on and the box fan
> going.
>
> Pete
J. Clarke wrote:
> On Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:29:12 -0600, Mike O. wrote:
>
> > On Tue, 21 Nov 2006 03:52:22 GMT, "CW" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >>It's not eucallytus. It is a hybrid that is sold under the name lyptus.
> >
> > I read somewhere that it is some kind of genetically engineered hybrid
> > by Weyerhaeuser. The article also stated that the product (or
> > process) was/is patented.
>
> According to <http://www.specialtyforest.com/product/lumber/lyptus.htm>
> it's a hybrid of Eucalyptus Grandis and Eucalyptus urophylla (note to
> CW--Eucalyptus is a genus, not a species, there are many, many kinds of
> eucalyptus with different properties).
Many common names for trees (oak, maple, birch,
beech, spruce, pine) refer to an entire genus and many
will hybridize in the wild, like oaks and some spruce.
sometimes 'groups' species within a genus will be referred to
collectively based on wood properties or characteristics of
the trees, e.g. red, white, live, and chestnut oak, or hard and
soft maple, and not infrequently the trees will be grouped
differently from the woods from those trees, and differently
by different authorities leading to endless discussions here
about whether a particular tree or wood is red or white oak,
etc.
--
FF
Google is (still) your friend.
Start looking here;
http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/ourbusinesses/buildingproducts/lyptus/
"Steve" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Three places that carry hardwoods in my area have something called Lyptus.
> In color and grain structure it looks similar to Genuine Mahogany, but it
> may be a little harder and heavier. What is it, and where does it come
> from? Is a good furniture wood? Is it a good tonewood (for guitars,
> etc.)? Any idea if it could be used to make acoustic guitar necks?
>
> --Steve
Mon, Nov 20, 2006, 5:06pm (EST-3) [email protected] (Steve) doth
sayeth:
Perhaps so, but I was more interested in the experiences of those who
have actually used it on projects.
I just re-read your original post, and you certainly didn't say
that there.
JOAT
Democratic justice. One man, one rock.
Mon, Nov 20, 2006, 4:19pm (EST-3) [email protected] (Steve) doth
plaintively query:
Three places that carry hardwoods in my area have something called
Lyptus. <snip>
I always thought Lyptus was when you got bit by a werewolf.
I went to google and typed in Lyptus. Took a total of about 5
seconds to get more info on Lyptus then I ever needed to know. I guess
you forgot, google is your friend.
JOAT
Democratic justice. One man, one rock.
>According to <http://www.specialtyforest.com/product/lumber/lyptus.htm>
>it's a hybrid of Eucalyptus Grandis and Eucalyptus urophylla (note to
>CW--Eucalyptus is a genus, not a species, there are many, many kinds of
>eucalyptus with different properties). I've seen it, it looks nice, how
>it works I have no idea--might give it a try on a small project sometime.
>Be nice if Weyerhauser would put up some structurals.
>
The above is correct. The tree is plantation grown in Brazil by
different forestry company (subsiduary?) and marketed by Weyerhauser.
The wood is varied density - darker reds ususally indicates heavier
and weighs in more than Maple. The end grain of a board should be
coded for density. It's as strong as oak and looks like Mahogany.
The wood splinters a bit more than Oak, although I've had more
splinters in my hands from Oak. The wood is generally straight
grained and knot free, and seems exceptionally dry (at least mine is).
It machines OK but dulls edges like any other dense wood and burns
easily. Sawdust produced by sawing, planing look the same and both
create a lot of fine air borne particulates as does sanding. Resawing
in the bandsaw filled the shop with dust even with the dust collector
going. A 20" box fan with a paper furnace filter behind helps clean
the air quicker. Takes an oil finish easily.
The Lyptus has distinctive aromatics that I find pleasant. I like
aromatic cedar - my mother in law loathes it, so it's like that. Be
aware that the dust created has some issues. I and a few others have
has eyes swollen shut requiring a dose of steriods and inhaled dust
will burn sinuses. I have since bought a full face mask/respirator
when I cut the stuff, have the dust collector on and the box fan
going.
Pete
On Tue, 21 Nov 2006 03:52:22 GMT, "CW" <[email protected]> wrote:
>It's not eucallytus. It is a hybrid that is sold under the name lyptus.
I read somewhere that it is some kind of genetically engineered hybrid
by Weyerhaeuser. The article also stated that the product (or
process) was/is patented.
Mike O.
Used it for a couple of things. Never again. Dimensional stability is not
it's strong point. Cutting and assembly should be done as close together as
possible. Works well enough but tends to splinter if you're not careful. A
eucalyptus hybrid, it's plantation grown and grows very quickly.
"Steve" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Three places that carry hardwoods in my area have something called
> Lyptus. In color and grain structure it looks similar to Genuine
> Mahogany, but it may be a little harder and heavier. What is it, and
> where does it come from? Is a good furniture wood? Is it a good
> tonewood (for guitars, etc.)? Any idea if it could be used to make
> acoustic guitar necks?
>
> --Steve
It's not eucallytus. It is a hybrid that is sold under the name lyptus.
"Jay Pique" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
>
> On Nov 20, 9:30 pm, "greywood" <[email protected]> wrote:
> > I built a sofa table w/ it, 3 levels, 49 joints- I completely agree on
> > the dimension instabilty property- finishes nice though (very similar
> > to mahogany)- it splinters more than I'd like too.
> >
> > Bottom line- I wouldn't use it (again ) for a solid wood table top- I
> > am considering using a Lyptus plywood top w/ lyptus frame coz I do like
> > the looks in the ~$5 bd foot range.
>
> What type of eucalyptus are we talking about? I use eucalyptus
> marginata and eucalytpus diversicolor (jarrah and karri respectively)
> quite frequently and don't have much trouble at all. This is OLD wood
> though - reclaimed timber from down under. It is very splintery, but
> with sharp blades I find it mills quite well. Just last week we made a
> simple kimono rack for a client out of a beautiful piece of curly
> jarrah. Amazing piece of wood.
>
> JP
>
No, try again.
"Brent Beal" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Steve" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Three places that carry hardwoods in my area have something called
Lyptus.
> > In color and grain structure it looks similar to Genuine
>
>
> eucalyptus
>
>
On Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:29:12 -0600, Mike O. wrote:
> On Tue, 21 Nov 2006 03:52:22 GMT, "CW" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>It's not eucallytus. It is a hybrid that is sold under the name lyptus.
>
> I read somewhere that it is some kind of genetically engineered hybrid
> by Weyerhaeuser. The article also stated that the product (or
> process) was/is patented.
According to <http://www.specialtyforest.com/product/lumber/lyptus.htm>
it's a hybrid of Eucalyptus Grandis and Eucalyptus urophylla (note to
CW--Eucalyptus is a genus, not a species, there are many, many kinds of
eucalyptus with different properties). I've seen it, it looks nice, how
it works I have no idea--might give it a try on a small project sometime.
Be nice if Weyerhauser would put up some structurals.
> Mike O.
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"Steve" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Three places that carry hardwoods in my area have something called Lyptus.
> In color and grain structure it looks similar to Genuine
eucalyptus