Is Messmate Timber Good?
Messmate Timber Has Moderate Hardness and Strength, but Low Durability. It Splits Easily and Is Susceptible to Lyctid Borer Attack. It Is Relatively Easy to...
Messmate timber has moderate hardness and strength, but low durability. It splits easily and is susceptible to lyctid borer attack. It is relatively easy to work, glue and it bends well. It will readily accept stains, paints and polishes but can be difficult to impregnate with preservatives.
What is Messmate timber?
Messmate is otherwise known as Eucalyptus obliqua and is often grouped with Tasmanian Oak and Victorian Ash at the timber yard. ... The Eucalyptus Obliqua species can grow up to 90m tall and grows in a wide range of soils. The colour of the Messmate timber ranges from a pale brown to light yellow with a hint of peach.
Where does Messmate timber come from?
Messmate is a well-known Australian hardwood with timber varying in colour from pale browns through to light yellows with subtle hints of peach. Messmate is a hardwood native to Tasmania and Victoria and the tablelands of New South Wales and southern Queensland.
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