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Could a large fallen eucalyptus tree be of any use to anybody?

  • 07-12-2024 06:36PM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,033 ✭✭✭✭


    I lost a 30ft+ 40 year old eucalyptus tree in the storm last night and, before I get it shifted and disposed of, was wondering if it's the type of wood somebody might have use for.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭Speedsie
    ¡arriba, arriba! ¡andale, andale!


    No idea, but you might get a better response in the woodcraft forum.

    We lost a mature eucalyptus in Hurricane Charlie, but I've zero idea what my parents did with it!

    https://www.boards.ie/categories/woodcraft



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 10,919 ✭✭✭✭con747


    It should be good for firewood if you know anyone who can cut and store it to dry out.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,450 ✭✭✭deandean


    It sparks like fcuk when you burn it - not good. Maybe a woodturner would be interested in it.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,466 ✭✭✭✭pgj2015


    Eucalyptus wood is widely used in many fields, from construction to furniture. Because eucalyptus wood is hard, it is difficult to bend. So they are often used for flat furniture such as tabletops, countertops.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,187 ✭✭✭✭Spanish Eyes


    No clue, but if you have a neighbourhood Whatsapp, or Facebook group, maybe say it there. Make sure it's for the donee to cut and take away!



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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 26,777 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Where are you based @Jim_Hodge I would certainly take it if not to far away, can you post a picture?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,914 ✭✭✭✭thesandeman


    Have you got a Men's Shed in your town? They might be interested if they have the space.



  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 55,567 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    I know a chap - really nice guy - who might be interested in it, he's based near Slane. Will PM you about it. Professional woodturner/woodworker.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,524 ✭✭✭Kevhog1988


    Where are you?. I'll take it if near me



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,656 ✭✭✭geographica




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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,033 ✭✭✭✭Jim_Hodge


    Thanks for all the replies. I'll make contact with all the woodturners and woodcrafts in the locality. I just didn't know if it would be of any use to anybody. Now, if they would like to rebuild the fencing, shift the 14ft diameter root ball and fill in the gaping hole in the garden I'll be flying.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭Who2


    turn the root ball upside down power wash the clay out of it and put a glass top on it. Makes a savage table I’m in the middle of making one here. Takes a bit of time but you’ve something unique.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,575 ✭✭✭tabby aspreme


    If there's a 14ft root ball partially suspended, make sure whoever cuts the tree, is aware that it will snap back into the hole in the ground, when the trunk is cut



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,242 ✭✭✭✭Danzy


    Some eucalyptus are pulp, Some will dry so hard that steel nails will hardly go In



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,421 ✭✭✭orm0nd


    Lost 1 as well yesterday must be at least 50 feet high and almost 3 feet diameter at the base. The center is dark brown and the outer is lighter colour. It is like lifting lead it's so heavy. It fell across the farm roadway and was dangerous enough getting it clear as we couldn't get the tractor to side we wanted. But we thought it out and proceeded with caution.

    It will cut into blocks as soon as time permits and stored for 2 years at least for firewood. Shed space is a bit thight as we had already a fair amount of wood harvested during November.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,016 ✭✭✭JIdontknow


    I cut up one a few years ago and once it dried out it burnt great. But split it when it’s wet otherwise the axe will just bounce off it!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,679 ✭✭✭Grueller


    Just about to say it. Eucalyptus must be split when green. Axe will bounce and using a log splitter will be like being in a shelling zone in a war. It will fly like mad.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 Stemar4


    Hi all.. Like Jim_Hodge in this thread, I too lost two 30-40ft eucalyptus trees in last weekend's storms. It must've been the weekend for it. Free to take. I'm in Wexford so if they could be of any use to anyone willing to cut and collect, please let me know.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,317 ✭✭✭Sleamhain


    Is this still available for cutting and collecting?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,317 ✭✭✭Sleamhain


    Is this still available for cutting and collecting?



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,466 ✭✭✭jfh


    Why did eucalyptus get hit so hard in the storm out of interest, few down around here too, do the roots not go deep? Or the fact that leaves are still on them?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,714 ✭✭✭con___manx1


    Cut down a large eucalyptus years ago for a family member. Good firewood.

    The eucalyptus are Australian trees and some types are fire resistant to a certain degree to combat all the forest fires



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 Stemar4


    Hi.. Apologies.. Only seeing this now. Unfortunately, no... It was cut up and collected a few weeks ago. Thanks for replying.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 Stemar4


    1.



  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 55,567 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    i suspect the latter. the vast majority of the trees (which i saw) which came down were evergreens or clearly diseased deciduous trees.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 Stemar4


    Hi.. I'm not sure tbh. It may have been that between the storm force and the exposed position of the trees, they came down easier. But, I'm only guessing.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,143 ✭✭✭9935452


    Ash dieback is affecting a lot of trees down my way



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