Results of the February 2025 tender at IST Geeveston
There was strong interest for some logs in the tender, as usual the highest prices were offered for black-heart sassafras logs, ten logs sold for more than $1000 per m3. All the high quality blackwood logs sold for strong prices, $450 - $675 per m3. See 'Tender Prices Archive' for the rounded prices accepted for thirty five lots. If you wish to purchase a lot which did not sell please email or contact Mr Chris Emmett, chris.emmett@sttas.com.au or 03 6295 7161 or mobile 0419 998 452. Please note - emailed tender bids must only be sent to: chris.emmett@sttas.com.au as clearly stated on the tender form and in all communications.
Eucalypt boards with figure & gum features
IST Geeveston has stock of seasoned eucalypt boards with these features for sale, please contact Mr Chris Emmett to discuss prices, stock and an order.
Utility & Outspec Celery-top pine logs
IST Geeveston has a quantity of these fresh logs for sale at $285 / tonne for outspec grade logs and $320 / tonne for utility grade logs; please contact Mr Chris Emmett to discuss purchase and milling options
Musk logs & root burls
IST Geeveston has stock of salvaged musk logs with root burls which contain valuable timber with burl figure and fiddle-back grain. These musk logs with root burls can be purchased directly for removal or can be milled to order on the IST Woodmizer bandsaw mill. The log sections are 20 - 40 centimeters in diameter and 1 - 4 metres in length; the valuable root burls contain burl wood 5 - 20 cm thick.
These logs with burls are for sale at $440 per weighbridge tonne. Seasoned boards of musk timber are also available for purchase from IST Geeveston. Please contact Chris Emmett on (03) 6295 7161 or 0419 998 452 during business hours or email chris.emmett@sttas.com.au if you wish to discuss this material. See images below and a larger item under 'Home' titled 'Our Musk Story'.
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To receive email notice of future tenders at IST Geeveston please email this request to: chris.emmett@sttas.com.au
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Logs for Purchase
Logs not selected for sale in tenders, with the exception of black-heart sassafras logs, can be purchased directly from IST Geeveston. Blackwood, myrtle, silver wattle, craft grade Huon pine logs and celery-top pine poles can also be selected for direct purchase. Such logs can be loaded for removal or can be milled to your requirements by IST Geeveston. See Products - Logs for prices or contact Mr Chris Emmett by email chris.emmett@sttas.com.au or tel 03 6295 7161 or mobile 0419 998 452 to discuss the material available for selection.
