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Scented timbers

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Bryan Milham:
Will, yes, Sapili as in Sapele. Never did work out which was right!

michaelb:

If you can get reclaimed pitch pine beams,  the smell even if the have been in buildings over 100 years can surprise you, once turned are fantastic, but look out for nails which can be picked up by the blackening, you might be surprised how much resin comes out and stick to your tools . All in all worthwhile turning
exercise.   You can pick up smaller pieces that have come out of Chapels now being demolished .    Churches had Oak,  Chapple had Pitch Pine .

 Bit of history Slate exported from Wales to Canada and America ships return load was Pitch pine.

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