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Thread: Where find hoop pine in FNQ?
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29th March 2012, 12:37 PM #1New Member
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Where find hoop pine in FNQ?
Hi all,
I am new to this forum. I am situated in Mareeba west of Cairns. Despite being surrounded by forests and hoop pine plantations it is not easy getting hold of any. I am trying to find a supply of 1/4 sawn hoop pine, qld maple or oregon/douglas fir. It needs to be aircraft quality because thats what I am attempting to build. Any help greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Damian
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29th March 2012, 02:47 PM #2SENIOR MEMBER
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Can't help with timber sorry Damien.
But building something that can fly sounds interesting.
Will it be powered ?
Keep us informed with a WIP thread.
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29th March 2012, 08:07 PM #3Member
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Hi Damian,
we meet again on this Forum!...you will no doubt find some great info on this site.....and hopefully some good timber people up your way.
ps have you decided which version your going to build??
cheers
szcz
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29th March 2012, 09:36 PM #4New Member
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FNQ hoop pine
Haha Szczepan yep Im lurking here too. Need to increase my knowledge so thought come to the experts. Hi Dabbler, I have plans for a Z21 Staaken Flitzer, several have been built around the world, a very pretty little wooden biplane. Hope someone here knows where I can get some 1/4 sawn hoop pine
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31st March 2012, 11:54 PM #5GOLD MEMBER
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Fly, try Wren Timbers in Cairns, or track down Brian Pember down on the Kennedy Hwy, he is a small miller and may be able to help you, also contact the local woodturners in Mareeba, they will have a lot of contacts.
Crocy.
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2nd April 2012, 09:46 AM #6New Member
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Thanks old croc
Hi Old Croc,
Many thanks for the help. I have got onto Wren Timbers and they might be able to help. Everything seems to be backsawn nowadays. Will see if I can find Brian Pember
regards,
Damian
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2nd April 2012, 09:58 AM #7SENIOR MEMBER
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Hoop pine
Damian,
Can't help with Hoop Pine but I sold some Paulownia to a guy in Cairns who was building a real aircraft. He had apparently researched Paulownia and felt it was suitable. As you live in the same area and share the same interest it's maybe just possible you know him and could explore Paulownia. It is half the weight of Hoop Pine and this would have a considerable advantage if it was suitable. Good luck with your search.
Whitewood
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3rd April 2012, 10:27 PM #8New Member
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paulownia
Hi Whitewood,
I will have to look into it. I have never heard of it let alone of its use with aircraft. Do you know who the guy in Cairns was that bought your timber?
Regards,
Damian
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4th April 2012, 09:27 AM #9SENIOR MEMBER
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Hoop pine
I'm flat out getting a back log of orders out before Easter and haven't got time to go through my invoices but I'll do it in a few days and let you know the result.
Whitewood
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5th April 2012, 07:56 AM #10SENIOR MEMBER
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Paulownia for planes
Damian
I found the order after a lot of searching and managed to have retained his email. To protect his privacy I'll send it to you by PM.
Whitewood
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7th April 2012, 10:26 AM #11SENIOR MEMBER
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Paulownia for aeroplanes
Damian,
Have you had time to contact the guy who bought Paulownia to build a part of his aeroplane. Could you put some feed back in the forum, either way is fine, so members know whether it is a suitable timber or not.
Whitewood
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8th April 2012, 10:21 PM #12New Member
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Hoop pine
Hi Whitewood,
I didnt get a PM sorry.
Damian
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9th April 2012, 08:55 AM #13SENIOR MEMBER
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