Timber

Alisha Spicy Colon wrote: »

Chadwicks in Limerick closed in 2012!

I'm flabbergasted but thanks. I use the Nenagh branch which is going strong.

awec wrote: »

Anyone know the best place to order timber online for delivery in the Wicklow area? Or at least that delivers to the north Wicklow area?

Be looking for some sheets of MDF and ply for internal stuff and then some treated timber for some outdoor applications (garden bench, raised planters).

Google throws up Goodwins but i think we're outside their 20km delivery range.

For ply and MDF and the standard softwood construction stuff and treated stuff, I'd start with some place like build4less.ie but mahons and brooks and everywhere else I know of all do delivery and did way before now (and build4less is buying off those guys anyway). Except for the large 4.8m long 4x2s and plywood and stuff I ordered way back when to do up the shed and build my workbench, I've always bought in person but that was because it was fun to wander round the stacks and pick out hardwood - it was never necessary, it was just fun

chillyspoon

awec wrote: »

Anyone know the best place to order timber online for delivery in the Wicklow area? Or at least that delivers to the north Wicklow area?

Be looking for some sheets of MDF and ply for internal stuff and then some treated timber for some outdoor applications (garden bench, raised planters).

Google throws up Goodwins but i think we're outside their 20km delivery range.

Another couple of North Wicklow options:

Burke Hardware in Rathnew is another general building supplies place that stock for a limited range of sheet goods (basic ply, OSB and MDF options) and framing timber.
Wood Industries in Rathdrum have a significant range of sheet goods, soft and hardwoods, in various stages of preparation.

All_in_Flynn

Morning folks,

Longshot, but does anyone know of any timber yards still open? Looking to get a supply so I can build decking and a garden shed.

Many thanks.

Guru Maith Agut

All_in_Flynn wrote: »

Morning folks,

Longshot, but does anyone know of any timber yards still open? Looking to get a supply so I can build decking and a garden shed.

Many thanks.

Check your local Agri stores. I had heard that if they sell feed for livestock that they are allowed trade still. Might be your only hope until things get back to more normality.

Hi All,

Would anyone have bought anything from these guys?
http://qeh.ie/
They are a supplier in Cobh and their website says they will supply 'crafters' like ourselves.

I am trying to locate some hardwood for a kitchen table and don't want to spend a whole day traveling to Dublin to pick up some. Also I dont have a van or trailer!

Guru Maith Agut

Halycon wrote: »

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Would anyone have bought anything from these guys?
http://qeh.ie/

Haven't used them no, but I'd be very interested in your experience if you do decide to try them out.

Thanks

I sent an email from the form on their website and got an email from Stephen, who was very helpful and gave me a quote for rough sawn oak, 2m x 1m x 50 mm approx in 100mm planks of €260. That includes some wastage
When the restrictions ease I will be calling to them

timfromtang

Halycon wrote: »

I sent an email from the form on their website and got an email from Stephen, who was very helpful and gave me a quote for rough sawn oak, 2m x 1m x 50 mm approx in 100mm planks of €260. That includes some wastage
When the restrictions ease I will be calling to them

How much is that per sawn cubic metre?

2x1x.05=.1
=> €2600 per sawn metre cubed.........!!!!!!!!!!!

I am FLABBERGASTED,
definitely sawing the wrong stuff in tang
tim

tabby aspreme

timfromtang wrote: »

How much is that per sawn cubic metre?

2x1x.05=.1
=> €2600 per sawn metre cubed.........!!!!!!!!!!!

I am FLABBERGASTED,
definitely sawing the wrong stuff in tang
tim

€75/ cubic ft, for two inch oak, that's generally the price of it, if it's kiln dried, but you would be hoping for boards 150-200mm wide for better grain pattern.

75/cubic foot? That's twice what I was paying last time I bought some KD 2" oak, has it gone up that much in the last year? That's what I was paying for 1" walnut!!!

Calahonda52

Halycon wrote: »

I sent an email from the form on their website and got an email from Stephen, who was very helpful and gave me a quote for rough sawn oak, 2m x 1m x 50 mm approx in 100mm planks of €260. That includes some wastage
When the restrictions ease I will be calling to them

are all these numbers correct: seems v expensive

tabby aspreme

Sparks wrote: »

75/cubic foot? That's twice what I was paying last time I bought some KD 2" oak, has it gone up that much in the last year? That's what I was paying for 1" walnut!!!

Where were you getting 1" walnut for €75, it was €115 about 6 months ago.

tabby aspreme wrote: »

Where were you getting 1" walnut for €75, it was €115 about 6 months ago.

Like I said, 1 year ago, from Quinns.
Brexit was driving up prices even then, but for oak to go up by *that* much is still a shock.

Calahonda52 wrote: »

are all these numbers correct: seems v expensive

Hi, yes numbers correct. If you can source something in Cork that is cheaper I would love to hear it!

tabby aspreme wrote: »

€75/ cubic ft, for two inch oak, that's generally the price of it, if it's kiln dried, but you would be hoping for boards 150-200mm wide for better grain pattern.

Hi Tabby, I would like to, and I will see if they have anything wider than 100mm

bamayang

Got a bucket worth of Yew today, and a few other bits. Will prob keep most for wood turning, but anyone ever try rough sawing Yew with bandsaw and letting it dry? Is it nice wood to work with for making small pieces like boxes or keepsakes?

Some years ago I cut up a lot of Yew trunks on my Hammer bandsaw. It wasn't too difficult - I made a 'sled' out of plywood which ran in a groove in the bandsaw table.
Yew is amazing stuff. It seems completely resistant to rot and cuts easily. It is however a beggar to work - expect splits, knots and way too much sapwood. It also like to warp as it dries so if you want 1/2" finished boards better to cut it to 1" to allow for loss.
Its worth doing though - where else will you find Yew unless you mill it yourself.;)

bamayang

Well that’s encouragement enough for me. I think I’ll slice up a few of the longer straight bits and see what I get.

bamayang wrote: »

Well that’s encouragement enough for me. I think I’ll slice up a few of the longer straight bits and see what I get.

Go for it ! I forgot to mention its is a beautiful wood with hints of red and purple. I've made a few boxes from it and they all turn a lovely nut brown colour after a year or two.

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I always refer to the wood-database site. Very informative. Take note of the comments about toxicity - It's not to be ignored.

https://www.wood-database.com/european-yew/

I turned some many years ago and it was very nice to work.

kadman

Absolutely beautiful timber, my favorite.

A couple of Urns I turned a few years ago.:)

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Got some new turning blanks today from homeofwood.co.uk. 16 blanks, total of 15kg, all dried, for about a hundred euro delivered (my minilathe can't deal with anything over 11" so I got a few more smalls than the usual sack of blanks I think). Some damn pretty pieces of spalted beech in there.

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mayo.mick

Sparks wrote: »

Got some new turning blanks today from homeofwood.co.uk. 16 blanks, total of 15kg, all dried, for about a hundred euro delivered (my minilathe can't deal with anything over 11" so I got a few more smalls than the usual sack of blanks I think). Some damn pretty pieces of spalted beech in there.

I've got a few sacks of blanks from Paul at home of wood. Last sack had some lovely figured Yew. Its a great service, pity there's nothing like it here

kadman

Sparks wrote: »

Got some new turning blanks today from homeofwood.co.uk. 16 blanks, total of 15kg, all dried, for about a hundred euro delivered (my minilathe can't deal with anything over 11" so I got a few more smalls than the usual sack of blanks I think). Some damn pretty pieces of spalted beech in there.

Nice selection there, and great value. I doubt you could get that here for the same.:)

magicbastarder

i have heard stories of someone who used to fly up and down ireland, noting the position of large field trees, and would note the co-ordinates of said trees. they'd then sell the info to a company who would find out who owned the land, and approach them, ask to see the tree, and offer to buy the tree; with the idea that the tree could be processed to make veneer or put to other uses.
whether there's any truth in those stories, i am not well informed enough to judge.

brianblaze

Considering a very small project based off US plans, and have never had to by wood before! Is it hard to get 4x4" Douglas Fir here? Anything I look for online in Ireland doesn't seem to have an 89mm x 89mm option for most woods! I assume I'm looking at the wrong thing or in the wrong places

brianblaze wrote: »

Considering a very small project based off US plans, and have never had to by wood before! Is it hard to get 4x4" Douglas Fir here? Anything I look for online in Ireland doesn't seem to have an 89mm x 89mm option for most woods! I assume I'm looking at the wrong thing or in the wrong places

Getting 4x4 wood is difficult and getting Douglas Fir is near impossible. Its not used routinely in this country - African Iroko has replaced it for practically any outdoor construction. I haven't looked it however so I am open to correction. You may find Oak in 4x4 at some dedicated sawmills however.

brianblaze

recipio wrote: »

Getting 4x4 wood is difficult and getting Douglas Fir is near impossible. Its not used routinely in this country - African Iroko has replaced it for practically any outdoor construction. I haven't looked it however so I am open to correction. You may find Oak in 4x4 at some dedicated sawmills however.

Cheers! Much appreciated (It's an indoor job, i should have mentioned that! A squat rack! Ha!)