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9th June 2012, 06:10 PM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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Split-Top Roubo
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I plan on making the Split-Top Roubo as constructed by Mark Spagnolo (aka the wood whisperer) on his site. (paid membership only)
My query is, as I live in Perth, what wood do you think I can constuct the top from.
I do not mind using recycled Jarrah for the legs etc but I would like a light coloured wood for the top such as an ash or maple etc.
Cheers
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9th June 2012, 06:30 PM #2SENIOR MEMBER
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Have you seen Derek's bench ? From memory he used Tasmanian Oak.
http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ShopMad...hFinished.html
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9th June 2012, 06:52 PM #3
I know of a bloke using salvaged 5 x 3 hardwood bearers faced with 7 mm Am. Oak.
Everything is faced, legs, top, end caps all oak and a solid 4x 2 oak dog rail.Cheers, Bill
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10th June 2012, 07:58 PM #4SENIOR MEMBER
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Cheers
Anyone know where I can source good quality recycled timber here in Perth.
Timber which is light in colour preferrably Tassie Oak or Maple etc
thanks
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11th June 2012, 08:47 AM #5
Have you considered Wandoo ? It should be plentiful in the salvage yards. Oiled, it is a light wheat colour. It's very tough and dense. I've used it as finger boards, it's light enough I can use black fret markers.
Tassie Oak and Maple ( Qld ? N. American ? ) are used more as furniture tinbers.
Getting enough 2nd hand for a bench might be a worry.Cheers, Bill
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