Sawn wood

[TommyTreecarver]

Can some one supply and give me a price for the wood to panel this park entrance, I think it will need to be atleast 21/2 inches thick for it to be relief carved.

They are wanting the front and maybe the back paneled depending on price!

I think Oak would be too expensive so softwood would do but if you can give me a price for both that would be good.

 

Wellingtonia or Cedar would be ideal and I could maybe do it in wider width panels

 

Here is the plan, its a bit confusing but I worked it out if I used all seperate panels I would need,

2 top panels @ 3120x400

 

upright side panels

4 @ 2000x375

 

4 @1350x300

 

4 @1050x275

 

Any help or suggestions appreciated

[tommer9]

Where are you / it tommy?

[TommyTreecarver]

I'm in Durham but working in hertfordshire!

[TommyTreecarver]

What if I bought an Alaskin and cut the planks myself and put them up green, would they split to badly?

[Gray git]

Got some nice fresh milled cedre at the mo aprox 18"x3"x9'(old school i know) 5 left i think and im only just off a1 on your way past if you wont a look.

[Rob D]

What if I bought an Alaskin and cut the planks myself and put them up green, would they split to badly?

 

 

Cedar I would say is the way to go if you want to put it up green.

 

It's one of the most stable timbers as it dries - even put my money where my mouth is as just finished a decking area from Cedar milled on the Peterson.

 

No drying just milled and put down 4 days later. As it's held in position by all the screws it should dry in situ and stay level.

 

Also lightweight and one of the most durable timbers.

 

 

 

 

 

[simonorourke]

I've just had 6 tons of douglas milled tommy. I've got enough to supply in 2" thick, I'd have to look at the 2 1/2" to see if I have enough. Give me a call if you've not found any closer to you.

[TommyTreecarver]

Thanks Rob, Si,

 

They did not go for my price of milling it myself, and I think they are going for the contractors who are buying an Ash butt and are going to have it sawn at a mill!

 

I like the sound of the Cedar boards, maybe if the price is ok they may go for it, + I would like it for myself!

[Gray git]

Not far from scotch corner so Pm me if you wont to call and hav a look some time. only 4 as mate took 1 last night for a hanging bench.

[wills-mill]

I think we've got those sizes in Sequoia.

 

I'll have a check and get back with some photos. I think the Ash will move loads and crack when fully exposed to light and air at this time of year and ongoing into summer. I would have much less of an issue with freshly milled Thuja and Giant Redwood in that situation. Fresh Cedar (cedrus) can get a bit upset at being exposed to fast drying but the other 2 are very well behaved and under rated.

 

Will