biliousfrog Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 A few weeks ago I was watching a UK TV program called Grand Designs which follows people building or converting properties into contempory living spaces. This particular show involved a cabinet maker making an eco-house in the centre of london ( click ), the building was clad in cedar but constructed from "Parallam", a kind of MDF but made from real hardwood fibres. When I first saw it I thought, "oh my god, he's making a house out of Limba!!!" but then they explained what it is. I've since found some turnery sites that have used it but wondered whether anyone here has used it & can see any problems with using it. The end grain is a bit ugly but the faces can look amazing. Parallam bowls & vases some info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Ross Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 It's neat stuff. Here in the US, we call it Glue-Lam & it's usually used for beams. Very expensive from what I gather though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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