Timber

Varicosity · 08-05-2013 7:17pm

Hi Rich,

Thanks a million for the reply. That sounds good, can I be cheeky and ask if you would be able to thickness them for me as well. I'm happy to pay for the time taken.

I'm looking for about 4 feet lengths of each about 5 inches wide.

Thanks.

classic tiler · 25-05-2013 8:17pm

Hi lads. I'm looking to buy a Table saw and need your advice as to the best place and price to purchase one. It's purely hobby based so even second hand would do. Appreciate any help you can give. Thanks.

Xander_82 · 28-05-2013 10:55am

I am looking for any felled apple, walnut, cherry, lime, pear or plum trees in south Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford or south Co Carlow. Anyone who can help please drop me a PM.

el dude · 28-05-2013 5:50pm

Sick of looking at my big dreary concrete wall, so had the idea to put wooden slats/cladding/shiplap(are they all the same,lol?) on the inside. Think it could look nice and be pretty easy to do?

Could anyone recommend some timber, want to keep cost as low as possible. Don't mind having to treat it every couple of years.

I'd be curious about the actual method of installation too, so if anyone could link me to that info i'd be grateful, cheers.

christopher23 · 09-09-2013 10:55pm

does anyone know where I could get kiln dried lodge pole pine or any other kiln dried pine suitable for making pine furniture

boatbuilder · 09-09-2013 11:14pm

christopher23 wrote: »

does anyone know where I could get kiln dried lodge pole pine or any other kiln dried pine suitable for making pine furniture

Pine board in 8x4 sheets from strahan timber?

Recon · 10-09-2013 5:37pm

Hi,

I'm looking to get some timber to make a gaming table to add onto my regular dining table, like the one in this video.

My table is 75x150 cm, I'd be looking to have the gaming add on be 105x180 cm, basically adding a 15 cm overlap all around the table. I won't be putting a frame on top of the surface around the edge.

I gave a look in B&Q today for wood to see what's available

Surface
2440 x 1220 x 11 mm OSB board €19.70
2440 x 1220 x 9 mm WBP exterior plywood €37.30
2440 x 1220 x 6 mm WBP exterior plywood €27.60
2440 x 1220 x 18 mm WBP spruce plywood €39.50

Frame
2400 x 44.5 x 15 mm pine stripwood €5.95
2100 x 44 x 18 mm smooth planed 6 pack €16.40

The plywood seemed a bit expensive for the surface, what do you think? Would the other wood be OK for a surface? I will be covering the surface with a thin foam mat and then felt for a rough wood surface shouldn't be very important I'm thinking.

Is there somewhere else people could recommend for wood?

Do you think the 44mm frame would be enough?

waterboy15 · 12-09-2013 3:07pm

Recon wrote: »

Hi,

I'm looking to get some timber to make a gaming table to add onto my regular dining table, like the one in this video.

My table is 75x150 cm, I'd be looking to have the gaming add on be 105x180 cm, basically adding a 15 cm overlap all around the table. I won't be putting a frame on top of the surface around the edge.

I gave a look in B&Q today for wood to see what's available

Surface
2440 x 1220 x 11 mm OSB board €19.70
2440 x 1220 x 9 mm WBP exterior plywood €37.30
2440 x 1220 x 6 mm WBP exterior plywood €27.60
2440 x 1220 x 18 mm WBP spruce plywood €39.50

Frame
2400 x 44.5 x 15 mm pine stripwood €5.95
2100 x 44 x 18 mm smooth planed 6 pack €16.40

The plywood seemed a bit expensive for the surface, what do you think? Would the other wood be OK for a surface? I will be covering the surface with a thin foam mat and then felt for a rough wood surface shouldn't be very important I'm thinking.

Is there somewhere else people could recommend for wood?

Do you think the 44mm frame would be enough?

18mm osb from local builders providers would be cheaper why use marine indoors? 70x40 planed from same place for frame.

waterboy15 · 12-09-2013 3:20pm

Black ash or flat black melamine faced chipboard
I am trying to source 15 or 18 mm probably between 225-300 width in large quantity for shelving project.
anyone know where to get have tried usual builders providers in Sligo and surrounds and nothing available apart from whites or light oak.
Thanks.

IrlMonk · 12-09-2013 4:08pm

@Waterboy
If your looking for non standard sizes in black melamine I'm sure a local cabinet maker or furniture makers can order in 8'x4' sheets and then rip them to the widths you need.
The only downside is the edges will need to be edged. You can buy roll of matching edging and iron it on.
Dublin, the likes of Noyeks can supply sheets.
They are suppliers of kitchens.
Hope this helps

waterboy15 · 12-09-2013 9:34pm

With past experience of ironing on edging not going too well i would not be inclined to go that route, if it came to it i would use wood beading or reeal wood altogether and paint/stain.
Any other advice welcome.

IrlMonk · 13-09-2013 9:27am

Yea I know what you mean about applying the edging!
There is a knack to it using a fine file but it sounds like you will be avoiding this route.
Another option is to get a black plastic breading with a"u shape" profile that will clip snugly on, or you could glue it on.
Done it years ago and it worked pretty well.

IrlMonk · 13-09-2013 9:44am

http://www.abbeykitchens.co.uk/carcase-support-systems/levellers/Plinth-edging-strip-2500mm-for-18mm-plinth-transparent-plastic/prod_6263.html

lt's actually known as plinth edging see link.
It's also a bit pricey on that site, I know the clear edging is only about 3 or 4 quid

Umekichi · 28-09-2013 10:30am

Hi there,
looking for some logs or branches to do a bit of carving but I don't want planks.
Any wood will do.
I'm based in Tralee.
Thanks

AJZein · 08-11-2013 9:59pm

Hi guys,

I was wondering if anybody could recommend a source for veneered plywood. I was hoping to make a corner desktop around 2100mm by 1400mm from it so thickness is important.

Thanks

S.L.F · 08-11-2013 10:16pm

Will the unit be free standing or will it be attached to a wall?

AJZein · 09-11-2013 11:53am

Free standing

S.L.F · 09-11-2013 6:44pm

AJZein wrote: »

Free standing

How will it be supported?

Do you have a design for the unit yet?

1,400 is wider than the size of an 8' x 4' (2,440 x 1,220) sheet so I assume you plan to have a joint somewhere in the middle of the unit

AJZein · 09-11-2013 7:13pm

I was planning on buying IKEA legs and attaching them on either side, I'll post a design when I can, in around an hour.

It would work as 2100mm by 1200mm if the biggest plywood sheet available is 8' by 4'.

AJZein · 09-11-2013 8:52pm

The basic design for the desk

AJZein · 10-11-2013 11:22pm

Would Strahan Timber be a good place to buy, can anyone recommend them? Also I was wondering when they say 3.5mm is that the thickness of the entire sheet of veneered plywood?

S.L.F · 11-11-2013 10:15pm

AJZein wrote: »

Would Strahan Timber be a good place to buy, can anyone recommend them? Also I was wondering when they say 3.5mm is that the thickness of the entire sheet of veneered plywood?

I do not know this bunch Strahan Timber so cannot say about them.

I made a corner unit before and I was requested to make it at least 50 mm thick.

I constructed it by using 2 sheets of 18mm veneered MDF with a 14mm spacer and used 60mm iron edging.

I have some pics of a similar job I did some time ago which I could post when I find them.

AJZein · 11-11-2013 11:16pm

Thanks, that would help.
I was looking to make it around 18mm thick depending on what sizes are available just because my current desk is 18mm and is made of particle board which I've read is weaker than plywood.

Is there any particular issues I might come across using plywood?

S.L.F · 11-11-2013 11:27pm

AJZein wrote: »

Thanks, that would help.
I was looking to make it around 18mm thick depending on what sizes are available just because my current desk is 18mm and is made of particle board which I've read is weaker than plywood.

Is there any particular issues I might come across using plywood?

Plywood is very strong but my view is veneered MDF is the way to go.

I know it is possible to get veneered plywood but the question is, is the same range of veneers there with plywood as with MDF.

At the end of the day it depends on what veneer you've chosen.

AJZein · 12-11-2013 12:24am

Thanks for all the help

I think I'll look around and see what's available for both.

One last question, is there anywhere in particular you've bought from before or would recommend?

S.L.F · 12-11-2013 12:59pm

AJZein wrote: »

Thanks for all the help I think I'll look around and see what's available for both.

One last question, is there anywhere in particular you've bought from before or would recommend?

Depending on what you want there are different places.

I've bought in the Panelling Center in Sallynoggin and I've bought in Woodworkers and in Morgans Timbers.

The cheapest was definitely Morgans Timbers.

AJZein · 13-11-2013 10:05pm

Would they also sell some sort of wood trim so I could cover the edges after cutting the desktop to size?

S.L.F · 13-11-2013 10:57pm

AJZein wrote: »

Would they also sell some sort of wood trim so I could cover the edges after cutting the desktop to size?

Personally I'd use iron on edging.

However if you wish to choose solid wood you'd have some fun matching the grain and colour of the wood unless it is a wood for example like ash.

AJZein · 22-11-2013 8:08pm

I have the final design now and was wondering would 4 legs (2 on either side) be enough to support it? Here's a picture of the design

alexlyons · 24-12-2013 8:58pm

Hey folks

I generally use KDH to get my hardwood, except it is extremely thick. Neil can thickness it for me except there's obviously a lot of waste going from 1 inch to under half an inch.

Where do people go for hardwood (not plywood or other composite) boards than are thin.
I'd love sheets ranging from a few mm in thickness up to half an inch say. Not fusy on species.

Ideally large sheets, any length is fine (a few feet say) but nothing narrower than 10inchs.

Not against online purchases if needs be.

Thanks folks and happy Christmas!

mlekelly · 10-01-2014 6:27pm

I'm going to make a book case which will be free standing and will be eventually painted. Can anyone give me an idea if I'm better off using birch plywood for the shelves and outer or if pine board would be sufficient? As the wood is being painted I'm wondering which will be easier to paint in terms of priming etc and which will show the wood grain through the paint best.

Reader1937 · 10-01-2014 7:32pm

Pine, so long as it's an inch board supported every 3 feet. Specially if you are easing the edges.

stoeger · 10-01-2014 7:43pm

No f all about timber but a mate is into it he says that anything he is going to paint he uses popular

IrlMonk · 10-01-2014 11:56pm

if you want the grain showing i would use the birch hardwood, but it is a shame to paint it.
a very light paint job with a clear laquer finish might look better.
otherwise i would go with pine, but then you dont have the nice grain your looking for.

mlekelly · 11-01-2014 12:06am

Thanks folks, I should say I know very little about timber either and this is one of my first carpentry experiments which will probably take an age as the planning I'm doing is excessive due to lack of knowledge.
I'll probably go with pine, I had heard about poplar being the best timber for painting so I will check that out further, cost wise etc.
Any more input appreciated

IrlMonk · 11-01-2014 12:15am

if your going to paint it why go with solid timber?
as you said maybe go with some 18mm veneer ply and then finish the edges off with some solid strips.
this guy is good if yea wanna check him out on youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HEABEQAOKQ

mlekelly · 11-01-2014 12:40am

Thanks monk, I had watched that exact video last week , very good. My reasons for thinking about going with pine is that from looking at prices it doesn't look much dearer than the ply but also the painting might be more straight forward. Am I wrong in these assumptions?

IrlMonk · 11-01-2014 1:10am

the ply can be easier to work on and not as hard on the tools as its mdf with a thin ply covering. plus you get a nice grain in the finished bookcase.
i find pine very cheap, full of knots where you dont want them.
do you have all the tools? table saw etc?
i remeber years ago when i started doing bookcases from solid pine, i done it all with hand tools, ripped skirting down and planed the edges to create the cornices etc.
what have you got to work with? what equipment do you have at hand?
have you got a workshop?

mlekelly · 12-01-2014 2:04am

I didnt buy a table saw, to get one good enough i would have had to spend too much money for what i want to do, I'm going to use a woodcutting service in Galway, (woodcut). Ive half drawn the bookcase up so that i should have very little measurement errors in terms of having thie cuts done by someone else (hopefully). i have a skilsaw and will clamp a straight edge to anything im cutting but im hopeful this will only be for short cuts.
I have a decent router and a manual mitre jig and then some hand tools. I do have a garage to carry out the work.
I might just get a piece of ply and paint it anyway to see how it looks.

sbkenn · 26-01-2014 4:03pm

Does anyone know where I might get a small amount of lignum vitae ? I need to make a segmented bearing of about 15" length and 5" diameter.
Thanks

sbkenn · 26-01-2014 5:45pm

I tried them about a year ago. No dice, but there is another place 100m further down that road on opposite side. Generally, they only sell veneer in bales though

kadman wrote: »

Try here, I used to buy veneer from them , a few years ago

http://www.abbeywoods.ie/

kadman

kadman · 05-04-2014 6:43pm

Anyone know where I might get some woodcarvers lime.

I,ve tried my usual sources, but no joy at the moment

thanks

woodturner · 06-04-2014 12:27pm

kadman wrote: »

Anyone know where I might get some woodcarvers lime.

I,ve tried my usual sources, but no joy at the moment

thanks

How much do you need ?

woodturner · 06-04-2014 12:56pm

kadman wrote: »

Anyone know where I might get some woodcarvers lime.

I,ve tried my usual sources, but no joy at the moment

thanks

How much do you need ?

kadman · 06-04-2014 10:58pm

woodturner wrote: »

How much do you need ?

Probably 3" thick minimum, and about 12" wide , and about 24" long, would get me sorted for now.

woodturner · 07-04-2014 12:35am

kadman wrote: »

Probably 3" thick minimum, and about 12" wide , and about 24" long, would get me sorted for now.

Leave it with me.

woodturner · 07-04-2014 12:35am

kadman wrote: »

Probably 3" thick minimum, and about 12" wide , and about 24" long, would get me sorted for now.

Leave it with me.

Kal_23 · 09-04-2014 11:39am

Hi all, I am looking to buy a section of (I don't know how to put this) raw tree trunk. Bout a foot, or bigger in diameter of pine for use as a target. Hoping that it would be about 2 - 2.5 inches deep. Anybody know where I can get something like it for cheaps?

woodturner · 25-04-2014 10:20pm

Anyone know where I'd get some quartersawn timber, Oak, Sycamore, Elm and more figured wood such as rippled Ash or Sycamore.

kadman · 27-04-2014 10:39pm

woodturner wrote: »

Anyone know where I'd get some quartersawn timber, Oak, Sycamore, Elm and more figured wood such as rippled Ash or Sycamore.

Try Lisnavagh Timber, Rathvilly , if my memory serves me well

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