Description
Premium River Red Gum Turning Blanks – Eucalyptus camaldulensis
What Are River Red Gum Turning Blanks?
River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) is a quintessential Australian hardwood celebrated for its strength, durability and vivid red hues. Renowned in Australia for heavy construction and railway sleepers, it also produces exquisite turning blanks with striking figure and shimmer.
Key Qualities
Distinctive Red Colour – Deep red tones that polish to a warm, glowing finish.
Exceptional Durability – Naturally tough and wear-resistant, perfect for heirloom pieces.
Highly Figured Grain – Rich patterns and shimmer add visual interest to turned spindles and vessels.
Versatile Workability – Machines, turns and sands cleanly with minimal tear-out.
Ideal Applications
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Spindles for furniture and architectural features
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Turned bowls, vases and decorative vessels
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Handcrafted tool handles and knife scales
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Custom wooden finials and pens
Product Details & Tips
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Species: River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)
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Condition: Kiln-dried for stability and uniform moisture content
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Figure: Varies naturally—expect shimmering, highly figured grain
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Sizing Advice: Select slightly larger blanks to allow for truing and profiling
Red Gum is also available in different thicknesses and lengths. Please contact us at sales@trendtimbers.com.au if you require something specific.
Sizes and Colour:
May vary due to being a natural product, for larger quantities inquiry is key for availability.
When deciding on sizing required, it’s always better to allow larger specifications than you need, you can always remove more stock, you can’t add it back on later.
For projects larger than the available sizing, consider laminating multiple wood blanks to achieve your desired stock size.
All timber is sourced from sustainable and ecologically friendly sources and is kiln dried to Australian Quality Standards.
We have hand selected a range of quality species perfect for beginners and long-term woodworkers both. Now available online!
If you require any further information regarding this species, sizing, availability or more, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and our staff will be happy to help.
Contact:
Drop by our showroom at 15 Railway Road North, Mulgrave, NSW, 2756 today.
Please inquire further for more information regarding supply, sizing and pricing via our contact email: info@trendtimbers.com.au
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