Thai Wood Species Identification

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Rod

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Rod
I have quite a few turning blanks that are Thai species...directly from Thailand as a matter of fact. I have been told that the species are...
Acacia Coconutwood Palmwood Oak Hevea (Rubberwood)
So now I have to go back and take each piece (lots of pieces) and identify it. Any suggestions? I have had a very hard time trying to find information on the Thai strains of these species. Maybe I'm just looking in the wrong places.
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Rod
 

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Mark
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Here's Malaysian Rubberwood next to Red Oak dampened w/mineral spirits:
rubbervsredoakwminerspirits.JPG


And dry:

rubberwoodvsredoak.JPG
 
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Rod

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Rod
Thanks Mike. Those are good pics too. I have another couple websites that I found with lots of info. I am also trying to write the Forestry Dept of Thailand to see if they have info. I will probably get a "visit" from the CIA soon wonderring what the **** I'm doing. :eusa_danc
Rod
ps-How's that bowl coming along? I'm looking forward to seeing the carvings.


 
J

jeff...

I've never messed with palm although I did have an opportunity to saw some last year. I heard it's rough on blades because of the embedded fine sand that's in the wood and bark. I don't know if that's right or not - it's just what I heard from a reliable source.

Thanks
 
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