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  1. #1
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    Default Timber in Toowoomba?

    Hi All,

    Just a quick bit of background, about 18 months ago, with almost zero woodworking skills, I went out to the shed to try to whip up a small toy chest as we were expecting our first baby and it just seemed like a good idea for some reason. Since then I've been absolutely hooked on woodworking and seem to spend whatever spare time I can find learning more and practicing as much as I can. There is still a lot I am unsure about, and unfortunately I haven't been able to find any local classes, so what I learn comes predominately from this forum, youtube videos, and a fair bit of me making firewood. I think I've come a fair way, but one thing I'm still struggling to get my head around, is purchasing timber.

    I'm still trying to make just about anything that I could use or might teach me new skills, (with the exception of woodturning, I was given an old lathe, but without someone to demonstrate how this works, or even if it works, the thing honestly scares the hell out of me). I'm really keen to understand timber better, and make more informed choices when it comes to the material for different projects, but I can't seem to find an inroad to this part of my new hobby. I recently made it to the Maleny Wood Expo and was able to purchase a few different varieties to play around with, but as time was short and I didn't have a chance to talk to many people, I still don't feel like I've got a timber source or the knowledge to even know what to ask for. I don't mind purchasing online, but I feel like I'd be paying a fairly high premium to do so due to shipping costs, and it doesn't help me understand the process or the product at all.

    So I guess my question is, is there anyone here in the Toowoomba area that might be interested in sharing some of their knowledge about local sources for timber, or that might even be interested in taking me along on a supply run for their own needs to show me some of where and what they look for. Or can anyone recommend a source in the S.E. Qld area that might not mind dealing with someone with very little knowledge about what they're doing? I don't mind traveling to find what I need, but I don't want to waste anyone's time, or be treated like an idiot because I'm not armed with all the right information or asking the right questions.

    Sorry for the long email, looking at it now it feels like I rambled a bit. Just a bit keen to talk to like minded people I guess

    Kind Regards,
    Shawn.

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    I am sure if you joined the local Mens Shed there would be a few old 'bushies' there who could tell you where to source some timber.

    Creative Timbers in Toowoomba has great hoop pine.

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    There is a wood working/turning club at the showgrounds http://www.toowoombashow.com.au/abou...rafters-group/
    Neil
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    Default Toowoomba Turners & Woodworkers Club

    Quote Originally Posted by Kidbee View Post
    I am sure if you joined the local Mens Shed there would be a few old 'bushies' there who could tell you where to source some timber.

    Creative Timbers in Toowoomba has great hoop pine.
    I suggest you get in contact with the Toowoomba Turners & Woodworkers Club ........ http://www.ttoc.asn.au/

    They'll be able to help solve your timber supply problem, as well as being able to provide some instruction and help with getting that lathe of your's working.

    Regards,

    RoyG
    Manufacturer of the Finest Quality Off-Cuts.

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    wow, thanks for the quick replies and great advice. I wasn't aware of that local club at all, not sure how I missed it either.

    cheers everyone, I'll let you know how it goes.

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    Q-Turn is also not far away and would give you the opportunity to meet many other turners and purchase some timbers. It is on 12-14 June at Lake Moogerah, so not far from you, and the cheapest Turnaround. Contact Jim Tutin on his email jimtutin at westnet dot com dot au for details
    Neil
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    Hi Shawn,

    i am am also in Toowoomba and love wood work like yourself. I have used Creative timbers also which are located in Cambooya st Drayton. They are able to source most timbers including American Rock Maple. Let me know if you have any further difficulties.

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    Shawn

    Look out in the Market Place section of these Forums for access to timber. Quite a number of sellers there. One that comes to mind for general purpose timber is Mapleman as he is not too far away from you towards the Sunshine coast (Cedarton Beerwar region). He sells a variety of timber from pen blanks to half a cubic metre of mixed timbers.

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