[Free] Laburnum wood - FREE but a Forum donation would be ni
Sadly I have to fell some laburnum trees.
I am told the wood is quite valuable, but have no idea what it is worth or where to sell it.
There are two trees with 5 "stalks" - all over 70 years old, but not vast, probably 15-20 feet tall, and quite thin at the top.
I've seen logs on eBay and could cut up into sections, but feel that the 5 lengths might be more valuable.
There's also a massive "lump" at the base, is this worth preserving?
I also need help in finding a single reasonably large laburnum to plant to replace the dead tree please?
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13th Jul 2016 4:26 pm
APL
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It's good for woodturning, which my father does a lot of. He's away at the moment but I will send a message and see if he is interested....2016 Discovery 4 Commercial
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13th Jul 2016 5:48 pm
Jimmy S
Member Since: 09 Mar 2016
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you could try the UKworkshop forum. I'm sure there would be a few interested in buying it. The lump at the base could be a burr- worth keeping for sure if it is.
13th Jul 2016 6:15 pm
galwaygreen
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BE CAREFUL..........im told the dust is dangerous and can cause breathing probs and other bad effects
I found something on the net once about it....we also felled a tree and after reading about the probs its still laying in the garden
13th Jul 2016 8:21 pm
Jimmy S
Member Since: 09 Mar 2016
Location: Fife
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All parts of a laburnum are toxic including leaves, seeds, timber etc.
Loveley looking stuff though!
13th Jul 2016 8:40 pm
Mogwyth
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A few years ago this question of toxicity of laburnum was brought up on the Bodgers forum and one member asked the question of Kew, and they had no evidence of problems caused by the wood, they did cite a few case of poisoning by ingesting the berries and even these were not serious in fact fatalities are described as very rare. I use it without any problems.==================================
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I'll take no further action for a while to see whether APL's father might be interested.
I have had one approach from an interested party, who noticed the activity in my garden !
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1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
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14th Jul 2016 11:54 am
DaveC
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i had to fell on in my mums garden recently and brougth wood back for fire wood but decided the grain pattern was too nice so used the stack for ornamental reasons.
will the toxicity be an issue if i dried and stacked inside for display rather than burning? XC90 T8 R Design Pro
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14th Jul 2016 12:03 pm
Mogwyth
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if Kew has no evidence for toxiticity issues involving the wood, then I don't think you need to be worried unless you are planning on eating .... a lot! I use it for all sorts of things except for items where direct food contact is involved.==================================
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14th Jul 2016 12:12 pm
DaveC
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so hipster restaurant plates are a no no?!
neatly stacked logs for display is the plan so i'll trust it.XC90 T8 R Design Pro
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14th Jul 2016 12:28 pm
Mogwyth
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Not realy and they are sooo last year, it's salads and puddings in jars now and if you are realy hip only Kilner jars will do ==================================
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1971 Series III 109
I had a response, from someone miles away, saying that they would really like this wood; but couldn't collect it for a few months.
I agreed to store it, but despite a number of promises the wood has still not been collected.
The wood is now nicely seasoned, and I am happy to offer it, FREE, to anyone who can collect in the next couple of weeks; although a donation to the forum would be most welcome.
I am offering it elsewhere, so can't promise it will be available long.
NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
9th Nov 2017 11:59 am
xcentric
Member Since: 01 Apr 2015
Location: Shropshire, UK
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Hi - am down in that part of the world at the weekend, and might be able to get to you Sunday afternoon - will it fit inside the back of a disco with the rear seats down?
I will be burning it, so if anyone wants it for more artistic or aesthetic purposes, feel free, but if I can get the logistics to work it might stock me up for a few weeks.....
Can you send pm with address and we'll continue chat there?
9th Nov 2017 5:20 pm
Mogwyth
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Unfortunately too far for me, burning it would be a sin.==================================
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9th Nov 2017 6:49 pm
xcentric
Member Since: 01 Apr 2015
Location: Shropshire, UK
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well, if I bring it to Shropshire, you can come and take your pick?
(however, am concerned my timings might be too tight to drop by this weekend, but am down again in a couple of weeks.....)
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