Talking Point Timber

26/08/2026

Preparations underway for
Nabiac farmers market Saturday
Laurieton Riverwalk Markets Sunday.

26/08/2026

This is a going to be a beauty 800x500 Bluegum solid single slab chopping block.
Timber from log salvaged at Hannam Vale reserve tree removed for construction of horse arena.
Available at Nabiac or Laurieton markets this weekend.

25/08/2026

So frustrating.
I’ve never even seen Brucey use a jig saw but he thinks he’s better at it. I pride myself on cutting stuff accurately. Have a look at it I cut the bloody line in half but noooo still not good enough for Brucey Da boss.

25/08/2026

Brucey Da boss has been quiet but today was the day, I knew it was coming. Roasted for having too much time off told to tidy the joint up and warned if I’m not ready for this weekend’s markets I’ll be looking for another job.
Don’t know why he so unhappy he didn’t do anything while I was away. 😫

23/08/2026

We are finalists in the
Business NSW - Mid North Coast business awards for Excellence in Sustainability.
Regardless of the outcome we are so proud of our little business. Salvage Recycle Reuse ♻️

23/08/2026

I will be in the shed sunrise till sunset restocking the boxes for this one. See you there.

22/08/2026

We have some Buloke in stock. Density = weight and it is noticeably heavier then our local hardwoods.
If your interested in having a look at some Buloke I will dress a bit and take it to Nabiac and Laurieton markets next weekend.
Brain has added a clip of the tree in comments if you’d like to see what they look like.

The Australian bull-oak (Allocasuarina luehmannii) is officially the world’s hardest commercially available wood, boasting a staggering 5,060 lbf on the Janka hardness scale. To put that into perspective, it is nearly four times harder than standard red oak and easily surpasses even traditional heavyweights like African blackwood and ebony. This extreme density means the timber is literally heavier than water—a solid piece will plunge straight to the bottom rather than float—earning it an almost metallic reputation in the timber world.

​Working with bull-oak is a true test of endurance, often dulling steel blades within minutes and throwing actual sparks when met with high-speed cutting tools. Beyond its sheer, nearly impenetrable armor against termites and decay, the wood features a breathtaking "lace" or "leopard" grain pattern created by massive, radiating medullary rays. While early Australian settlers relied on it for indestructible wagon wheel spokes and fence posts, modern artisans prize it for virtually indestructible luxury knife handles, acoustic instruments, and high-end specialty turnery.

22/08/2026

Still a bit to do on this one, once finished it will make a nice vanity basin,fruit bowl or something. I’m trying a new technique on the perimeter of this burl, almost looks like it’s melting over the edge.

22/08/2026

The trip is over loved the drive, along the way you have plenty of time to think about stuff. I realised it was pretty empty in there 🧠 so lucky for me there was plenty of storage left. Now my brain it’s full of new ideas that I’m keen make happen.

Big weekend of markets coming up

NABIAC FARMERS MARKETS Saturday 29th August

LAURIETON RIVERWALK MARKETS
Sunday. 30th August

See you there 😊
If you need me in the mean time I will be in the shed making cool stuff.

19/08/2026

Janine was anxious about it but look who turned up this afternoon after us being away for a few weeks. We love Brucey 🥰