Unidentfied Wood - Identified

[edbanger]

We were given a what I now know is a bowl blank many years ago, and now that I've taken up turning I asked the question here if anyone knew what is was, and there was not a clear answer, the guy who gave it to us thinks that's it Capelli (I think that it's spelt right) and I've turn it in to this

It stands 55mm tall and 150mm in diameter

[Les Symonds]

Hi Ed...I've never heard of capelli and couldn't find any reference to it. However, my immediate thought on viewing your pics was that it looks remarkably similar to the eucalyptus burr that Hughie turns, especially the resin canals and the overall colour.

Les

[hughie]

I would say its Eucalyptus Burl [Burr] with resin veins, not particularly hard, but comes up well.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=212481928913458&set=a.117577725070546.21947.117565668405085&type=3&theater

Heres one I did some time ago 30 cm dia flecked with Brass to simulate gold.

[Turners cabin]

i dont know what the wood but its a nice piece
have a look here to see if you can find your wood http://www.wood-database.com/wood-identification/

[georg]

       At first glance thought it was poplar burr, then don't think it has the veins not much help I know.
       but you have made a grand job of the bowl.

        Tony

[Bryan Milham]

I'd have suggested an Aussie burr, but Hughie's knowledge of them decides the point.

You made a very nice job of that for an unknown blank. Great finish.

[hughie]

You made a very nice job of that for an unknown blank. Great finish.
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I agree fine piece.

[edbanger]

Hi Hughie

They all tell me your the man to ask what it is I was told by the guy who gave it to us many years ago it's Cappelli or Capeli which we think is a kind of palm tree but that as much as I know do you have any ideas???

Ed

[hughie]

Hi Hughie

They all tell me your the man to ask what it is I was told by the guy who gave it to us many years ago it's Cappelli or Capeli which we think is a kind of palm tree but that as much as I know do you have any ideas???

Ed

The Eucalyptus Burr comes from a Eucalyptus tree of which we have 200 plus species, which type? I have no idea. This type of burl seems to come mostly from Tasmania, although I think my chunk [around 50kg ]  was bought locally here in Sydney so I suspect it came from NSW. As it was a slice of a even larger burr and would have been very expensive to move from Tassy to Sydney.

[hughie]

Not much under capelli etc Something similar is coco lumber or timber cut from coconut trees

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_timber

This is the major reference to a capelli sea grass tree used in making matting and handbags

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_kw=Small+Palm+Tree

[woodndesign]

Ed, whatever the timber maybe, you have for sure turned it into a stunning piece, bringing out the very best which the blank had to offer. Really well done.

Cheers  David

[edbanger]

Thanks Hughie, the guy who got this is trying to get me some more so I can't wait.

And David thank you for your critique

Ed