Just a point of clarification if I might. Radiata is a white pine.
Lots of it grown on planations in Australia, New Zeland, and South
America, Much different that SYP. It is fast growing (1/2"+ growth
rings!) with little late wood. Here is the US it is commonly seen in
imported millwork products at home centers and othe discount outlets

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"Phil Crow" wrote in message
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Is it just me or does 'old Aussie Jummywood' look suspiciously like
Southern Yellow Pine? I only ask because, quite frankly, I have no
-Phil Crow

You're correct Phil, Pinus Radiata (aka Jummywood, aka the stuff Jim Jummy
McNamara uses). I used pine even though it is far from ideal because I
wanted to practice the technique of laminating with timber I wouldn't be
afraid of experimenting with. I know it will age faster than other surfaces,
that's just part of the trade-off.

cheers,

Greg