Messmate timber has moderate hardness and strength, but low durability. It splits easily and is susceptible to lyctid borer attack. It is relatively easy to work, glue and it bends well.

Is Messmate the same as Tassie oak?

What is Messmate Timber? A hardwood native to southeastern Australia, messmate is also known by a number of names such as Tasmanian oak, Stringybark, Brown top, and Australian oak.

Is Messmate good for dining table?

Eucalyptus obliqua, commonly known as messmate stringybark or messmate, but also known as brown top, brown top stringbark, stringybark or Tasmanian oak, is a species of tree that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. Great for manufacturing 1.8m Dining Table, this is a great Australian Hardwood Timber.