Messmate Stringybark Slabs — Salvaged Timber Melbourne

Messmate Stringybark Slabs — Salvaged Macedon Ranges VIC

Eucalyptus obliqua
Messmate Stringybark is one of Australia’s most loved furniture timbers — known for its warm honey tones, subtle figuring, and exceptional workability. These slabs were salvaged from storm-damaged trees in the Macedon Ranges following the devastating June 2021 storms, giving this beautiful timber a second life.

After four years of air drying, slabs have been kiln dried to 10% moisture content and machined on both sides through the thicknesser — ready to go straight into your project.

Most slabs retain a natural live edge on one side, with some featuring live edges on both sides.

With 100 slabs available at time of writing, this is one of our largest current stocks — but turnover is high. We strongly recommend visiting the workshop in person to hand-pick your slabs, as the catalogue can’t keep pace with availability.

Species: Messmate Stringybark (Eucalyptus obliqua)
Origin: Salvaged, Macedon Ranges VIC (June 2021 storms)
Quantity: ~100 slabs (4m) + 40 slabs (2m) — subject to availability
Thickness: 38–42mm
Width: 200–500mm
Drying: Air dried 4 years, kiln dried to 10% MC
Surface: Machined both sides, live edge retained (one or both sides)
Ideal for: Dining tables, benchtops, shelving, and indoor furniture
Pricing — 4m slabs
250mm wide — $300
300mm wide — $330
350mm wide — $360
400mm wide — $400
Pricing — 2m slabs
250mm wide — $170
300mm wide — $230
350mm wide — $280
400mm wide — $350

We recommend visiting the workshop to select your slabs in person — turnover is too high to maintain a live catalogue.