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    Default Milling Redgum for posts and rails

    Hi,

    I've got Redgum down and was wanting to mill for a post and rail fence. Is this advisable for those that know the timber better than I do, or will it just buckle and twist out of shape once installed?

    Would it be better to mill and dry it weighing it down before using?

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    Are we talking Forest red or River red?

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    Quote Originally Posted by rustynail View Post
    Are we talking Forest red or River red?
    Not too sure to be honest. If I had to make a guess I'd say river red gum due to its proximity on a river flat?

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    Can be used for fencing. Class 2 inground. Class 1 above ground.

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    Depends -I have only used redgum after 60 + years of seasoning (stumps , fence posts etc.) From what I have heard the reason that something so nice is used for such is -A.will last in ground -B tis a prick to season. Only recently have things like Redgum floorboards been available -a lot to do with kiln drying I think. However if it is for such things as fencing -well -if it bends it will -as opposed to tabletops etc.
    Dunno if this helps but can't hurt.

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    Well, a post and rail fence is usually fairly rustic, especially if you use split posts and rails but sawn rails, especially if they are 150mm wide, should be fairly stable once seasoned. You may have to mill the boards and let them season for a while to see what happens, then reject those that twist or bend. But remember, a fence is a fence, not a tabletop so expectations should not be set too high.

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    cut it all green and put it together to hold it straight. Just keep the posts close together, 2mtr is good. The other thing is that the logs wont dry in log form.

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    If you post a picture of the tree we can give you a more positive identification.

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