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Thread: Timber in NZ
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20th March 2009, 03:01 AM #1
Timber in NZ
Hi this is for all the Kiwi's on the forum. I am trying to find a retailer for 'exotic' timbers. In the past I have used Rosenfeld Kidson, and they were good, but I'd be interested to know where you source your timber.
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20th March 2009, 06:43 AM #2
I searched for 'Rosenfeld Kidson' and they appear to be in Auckland. Not much good to me as I'm just North of Christchurch.
Stick a town or general location (OK, mine could be more specific) on your profile.
I've just about given up on the thought of using exotic timbers, due to the non-flying Kiwi dollar, I'll probably stick to Macrocarpa, Oregon and Pine.We don't know how lucky we are......
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20th March 2009, 09:40 AM #3
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20th March 2009, 01:13 PM #4
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20th March 2009, 01:53 PM #5Senior Member
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when i lived in Auckland i used timpan city it must have been sold as its now called timspec. this is the website http://www.timspec.co.nz/ the only thing i would say about them is if you are getting a large quantity make the effort to go there and select the timber yourself or you will end up with all the rubbish
km
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22nd March 2009, 10:04 PM #6
Funny how I just made a major assumption about terminology there......sorry about that.
Macro, oregon, pine are taken for granted as being widely available here (and more afffordable) and I automatically assumed Jas was talking about imported timber, not locally grown exotics.
Indigenous NZ timber isn't that easy to come by (not hard but certainly not easy and definitely not cheap) so Kiwi woodworkers end up using exotic stuff like Jarrah and Spotted Gum......and wondering why all their tools have suddenly gone blunt.
We don't know how lucky we are......
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9th May 2009, 10:50 PM #7Intermediate Member
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Hi Jaz,
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Can anyone tell me a good source of wood working gear in NZ.. plane blade for a Stanley No 5, veneers, Dovetail saws, oilstone/water stones. Old fashioned stuff.
Any blog or forum for what's happening in NZ?
Thanks in advance.
Paul
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17th May 2009, 02:48 PM #8
Hi Paul,
Where abouts are you. I live in Auckland and it's pretty slim pickings here!In memory of my Dad "Jas the Master Craftsman"
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17th May 2009, 04:11 PM #9Banned
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Jas , we grow the some of the best exotic trees around , just ask the rest of the world
What are you wanting it for ? What sizes .
Whats the end product ?
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17th May 2009, 04:49 PM #10Intermediate Member
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Timber in NZ
I'm in the Hokianga, dressed stuff is dear, but I know a few people who do some small scale milling, mainly macrocarpa, swamp kauri is available at a hefty price.
So I've picked up a planer/jointer and a thicknesser off trademe on the basis I should save dollars in the long run.
One suggestion, is find a friendly arborist working in your area, massive amount of timber just gets mulched. Or dumped. Obviously you'd have to store it or work green wood.
I have been using Totara, pohutakawa, macadaimia and olive for small things like belay posts and a boat hook on a sailing out-rigger canoe I built and sail. Just cut the limbs off the tree,
Re green wood, the forum on Ubeauty, looked very interesting, what splits well?? If Leyland cypress or macrocarpa did, we'd be in clover.
cheers
Paul
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17th May 2009, 05:08 PM #11GOLD MEMBER
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any of you kiwi guys know what the postage costs are like for NZ to australia ??
just asking because there have been a few things ( chainsaws mainly ) on your trade me site which i joined but it wont let me ask seller a question ( postage or even if they will post to OZ ) keeps telling me i have to deposit 10 bucks and open an account as a seller .
but i dont want to sell only buy it's a bit annoying cant buy cos cant ask any questions.
sorry if i hijacked your thread .
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17th May 2009, 08:06 PM #12
No worries Texx, try the NZ post website;
http://www.nzpost.co.nz/Cultures/en-...ationalParcels
Paul - thanks for the tip re the arborist !In memory of my Dad "Jas the Master Craftsman"
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17th May 2009, 08:12 PM #13Intermediate Member
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I looked up Trademe,... you need to put the $10 so that you can be "authenticated"
As follows>>>
"We recommend that members become authenticated to prove they are serious about trading. You must be authenticated to sell. Authenticated members have red stars beside their name.
Used in combination with a member's feedback, authenticated traders are more trusted than non-authenticated members. The number of stars next to a trader's name represents their feedback rating. The more feedback, the more stars - read more.
To become an authenticated member on Trade Me (and get your first red star ) you need to credit your Trade Me account with a minimum of $10.
Authenticated members have additional features available to them on Trade Me. These include being able to:
- Place a listing
- Place bids over $5000
- Purchase items using 'buy now'
- Place bids on as many auctions as you choose
- Use the question and answer feature
- Remove the lead bids from your auctions (members with two or more stars only). "
I'm guessing a chainsaw would be more to post across the ditch than buying a new one??
Paul
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17th May 2009, 08:27 PM #14Intermediate Member
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I just went into the "green woodworking" forum and found this link
http://lumberjocks.com/frank/blog/4389
I see there is a kiwi commenting on the blog. Steve from somewhere??
Paul
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18th May 2009, 08:14 PM #15
Jas you could give BBS Timbers in Henderson Valley Road a try.
Rhys