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  1. #1
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    Default 150x150 Cypress Pine Posts???

    Hey all,
    Building a gazebo, and I was looking for chunky posts coz i like the look of them and was advised to go for 150x150 cypress pine. Problem is, I have called a bunch of places and no one seems to stock it, or they need to order it in.
    Would anyone know where I can get this stuff from>?
    Cheers.

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    gday mate

    this is a rather large section for off-the-shelf. maybe you could make it up from two members bolted together. in any case can i suggest you read this article from outdoor structures australia, as they have a discussion regarding large posts used externally and how the different parts of the tree-trunk will behave...

    http://www.outdoorstructures.com.au/pdf/etdn_3.pdf

    on that website there is a bunch of other stuff about using timber externally, unseasoned and seasoned both; an excellent all-round resource.

    r's brynk

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    Cool. Great resource, Learnt alot from it! , however its all about Hardwood, whereas cypress pine is a soft wood.. ? ?

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    Dont know anywhere you could buy it off the shelf, maybe try a mill somewhere. I have asked a couple of people before and they ordered it. Cypress does has sapwood around the outside but if you pick your timber you can check that. Why not use 125mm post they are a lot lighter.

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    These guys are in Research and are brilliant!

    http://stores.ebay.com.au/Add-The-Be...Q3amesstQQtZkm

    Have bought Cypress, Redgum, Jarrah from them. Absolutely beautiful timber. Will mill for you but have 150x150 cypress in stock. Cannot speak highly enough of them. Give Mark a call (phone number in ebay listings).

    Can also arrange delivery I think

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    Quote Originally Posted by oohsam View Post
    cypress pine.
    Would anyone know where I can get this stuff from>?
    Cheers.
    Yes, I do

    Oh!!
    I'm in Millmerran, SEQld,
    Many in town use Cypress from the local Sawmill.
    I'm sure any sawmill would oblige.
    Inglewood is another up here.
    Where ever Cypress is sawn, that is.
    Transport cost is then the issue.

    Ivan
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    I bought 100sq Cypress posts from these guys, some years ago. Don't know if they they still do it, but they might be worth a ring.

    Red Gum Supplies Co

    <LI class="entryData address">381 -383 Boundary Rd Moorabbin Airport 3194<LI class="entryData phoneNumber">(03) 9551 3244
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    100sq? LoL i needed 150, 100 x100 is easy to get.
    I found some. At a place called "treated pine australia" would you belive! LoL.

    It was not cheap, 39 bux a meter. bought 4 of at 4.2meteres. Nice n chunky posts. Looks great.

    Peace.

    PS. Thanks for the all help guys, I tried all the leads u gave me. being in stock was an issue as I wanted it for the weekend...I know, I left it to the last minute!

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    hi oohsam if you were up for a drive theres some young guy's milling cypress out the back of a factory that mill to order and very reasonable prices, i brought some (heaps of 200 x 50 x 3m) of them $8 to $10 dollars a length. i've got to go see them again soon so i'll see if i can get some contact details and i'll post them here if i can.
    it's around an hours drive east of melbourne

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyco View Post
    hi oohsam if you were up for a drive theres some young guy's milling cypress out the back of a factory that mill to order and very reasonable prices, i brought some (heaps of 200 x 50 x 3m) of them $8 to $10 dollars a length. i've got to go see them again soon so i'll see if i can get some contact details and i'll post them here if i can.
    it's around an hours drive east of melbourne
    Hi Cyco, i'd be more than keen to take a drive. If you could let us know when your thinking of going or have a contact number that would be very much appreciated.

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    I have some 147 x 147 F5 Knotty grade Cedar in 5.4's going for $240.00, however I am in Sydney.

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    If you're still looking or ever need bulk cyprus - I bought a house lot from a fantastic little mill called Injune Cyprus. Although they are near Roma in Queensland, they will deliver to Victoria and they go up to 150mm by 300mm. Prices are very reasonable and they were great to deal with.

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    Try your local fencing supplier as they use large posts.
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    hi, iv got some,im in tassie & i send timber to big island all time.cheqe ebay out as i have a pack in my store.barrycraftwoods.let me know how long -how many-they are seasoned & $30.00 a mt.

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    Hi Oosham,

    Driving into work I spotted a work ute with the following details -

    Cypress Gold Posts - Oceania
    18 Kitchen Rd
    Dandenong
    9791 7817.

    Hope it helps.

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    All roofs should be covered or tiled.....black colorbond, silver mist, black colorbond, silver mist, black colorbond.........after all, we wouldn't want a mismatch!

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