Description
Premium Silky Oak Timber – Light Pink to Yellow Hardwood
What Is Silky Oak?
Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta) features a light pink to yellow hue and a waxy, coarse texture. Often showcasing attractive figure and knots, this Australian hardwood adds character and warmth to any project.
Key Qualities
Unique Colour Palette – Ranges from soft pink through golden yellow for a bright, inviting finish.
Waxy Coarse Grain – Distinct texture accepts finishes evenly, highlighting natural figure.
Attractive Figure & Knots – Natural patterns and occasional knots create one-of-a-kind pieces.
Durable & Stable – Suitable for detailed work and finishes well without excessive movement.
Ideal Applications
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Fine furniture and cabinet making
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Woodturning bowls, vases and decorative items
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Premium veneers and panels
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Musical instruments and soundboards
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Small specialty pieces and craftwork
Product Details & Tips
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Species: Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta)
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Colour: Light pink to yellow with natural variation
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Grain: Waxy and coarse, often figured with knots
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Sizing Advice: Order slightly oversize blanks; trim to exact dimensions
Silky Oak is also available in different thicknesses and lengths. DAR also available. 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.
TREND TIMBERS has many more beautiful species and wonders of nature. In wood turning blanks, carving wood blanks and more available in store. We encourage all to visit our showroom in Mulgrave NSW.
If you are a lover of timber, this is the best place to see it!
Remember it is always better to try something new and not succeed right away than never try at all, the result comes down to you!!
Happy woodworking fellow wood enthusiasts. If you ever come past our showroom, we love to see where our timber ends up.
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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