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Posted - 16/08/2009 : 19:16:30
Ok so I need some help the hubby came home with a big branch for flora's viv but I don't know what wood it is will it be ok to use? we have de-barked it about to sand and then will be going into bleach before drying thanks  |
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| Kellog |
Posted - 22/08/2009 : 08:06:10
I am not scared to ask - do tell GP!! xxx |
| hillzi |
Posted - 20/08/2009 : 00:10:15
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Originally posted by Kehhlyr
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Originally posted by gingerpony
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Originally posted by Blackecho
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Originally posted by gingerpony
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Originally posted by Blackecho
Any photo's of the wood in question?
BE IS 'the wood'!! 
Elephant
i just can't let you forget it babe!
Dare we ask?????
Strangely Kehl, I'm with you on this one. |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 23:54:33
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Originally posted by gingerpony
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Originally posted by Blackecho
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Originally posted by gingerpony
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Originally posted by Blackecho
Any photo's of the wood in question?
BE IS 'the wood'!!
Elephant
i just can't let you forget it babe!
Dare we ask????? |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 19:59:25
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Originally posted by Blackecho
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Originally posted by gingerpony
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Originally posted by Blackecho
Any photo's of the wood in question?
BE IS 'the wood'!!
Elephant
i just can't let you forget it babe! |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 19/08/2009 : 19:55:35
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Originally posted by gingerpony
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Originally posted by Blackecho
Any photo's of the wood in question?
BE IS 'the wood'!!
Elephant |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 18/08/2009 : 22:09:51
sounds like drying out too fast......... i'm sure they're still useable though? |
| solid |
Posted - 18/08/2009 : 22:04:07
i`ve done one branch in the oven at 200 for 10 minutes and was fine. the latest batch however was too big to cook so i striped them and bleach-bathed them over night, the only thing is i left them to dry for a couple of days in the sun and they have splits all the way up. i`m not sure if i striped them too soon or if its the type of wood, either way it useless now. |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 18/08/2009 : 21:51:13
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Originally posted by Blackecho
Any photo's of the wood in question?
BE IS 'the wood'!! |
| hillzi |
Posted - 18/08/2009 : 08:52:55
oh. forgot about their eggs. 160*C will definately kill all of them though.
But would it burn the wood... or cook it effectively? |
| Blackecho |
Posted - 17/08/2009 : 22:57:40
You're both right, living creatures will die at 100C, however, some eggs are ok at higher temperatures prior to hatching, so 160C will be belt and braces .
Although if they are too big for an over, de-barked and soaked in bleach should do the trick too.
Any photo's of the wood in question? |
| hillzi |
Posted - 17/08/2009 : 22:28:39
Near enough Kellog! I think it's 100*c as everthing on our planet is mostly made up of water (some smarty pants is bound to say what isn't!) and water boils at 100*c effectly boiling the nastie's blood as blood is pretty much water  .
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| Kellog |
Posted - 17/08/2009 : 22:13:29
Also make sure you bake it at approx 160oc for about an hour - I think, am sure I will be corrected if I am wrong - to kill any mites, parasites. xxx |
| n/a |
Posted - 16/08/2009 : 20:33:06
Thanks I've already read the thread I just don't wanna put anything in there that will harm her it's deffo not pine so might be ok |
| hillzi |
Posted - 16/08/2009 : 20:29:59
I have no idea of poisonous wood's as such; I know pine and cedar sawdust can be leathal to snakes because of the fumes.
I'm not sure but try BE's thread in the DIY section about preparing wood found; it might say the type of wood he used, it might not.
Apart from that I can't help ya |
