UmhlangaBoy
25th October 2012, 05:43 PM
G ’day
I’d like to introduce myself to all you fellow “woodies” outthere. My login name is Umhlangaboy; Umhlanga is a residential area north of DurbanSouth Africa where I lived for a number of years. I have recently relocated toNoosa to be with my son and his family.
At the moment my main interests are Fly Fishing (Salt water)Fly Tying and woodwork. I have made a few Victorian Rocking Horses, including ½sizes, one of which is the plywood type. I have been using American Poplar forthe horse and Ash for the stand; however I am having a problem sourcing timberthick enough for the head and body parts, 70mm thick, 250mm wide. Laminating isnot really an option as the head is a feature component and to have a jointrunning through it may spoil its appearance. Can anyone offer some suggestionswhere I can source timber, I believe Radiata Pine would be suitable but I can’tfind a supplier on the Sunshine Coast
Best regards238368238373238372238371238370238367238369
John
I’d like to introduce myself to all you fellow “woodies” outthere. My login name is Umhlangaboy; Umhlanga is a residential area north of DurbanSouth Africa where I lived for a number of years. I have recently relocated toNoosa to be with my son and his family.
At the moment my main interests are Fly Fishing (Salt water)Fly Tying and woodwork. I have made a few Victorian Rocking Horses, including ½sizes, one of which is the plywood type. I have been using American Poplar forthe horse and Ash for the stand; however I am having a problem sourcing timberthick enough for the head and body parts, 70mm thick, 250mm wide. Laminating isnot really an option as the head is a feature component and to have a jointrunning through it may spoil its appearance. Can anyone offer some suggestionswhere I can source timber, I believe Radiata Pine would be suitable but I can’tfind a supplier on the Sunshine Coast
Best regards238368238373238372238371238370238367238369
John