OB Timber - what does the OB stand for ?

[Justin]

I think it's got something to do with building or not being kiln dried. Anyone care to explain ?

[Dylan SJ]

OB stands for "Ordinary Builders" or "Off the Bench", depending on who you ask. It's basically rough sawn unseasoned timber. The common OB available is F8 hardwood.

[Justin]

Thanks Dylan

[trevorZ]

I use OB for owner builder, which we are at the moment

[ubeaut]

Well oil beef hooked.... I fort it ment OLD BUGGERS - refering to the better half of the Bulletin Board users. http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif

[Kev Y.]

O.B don't that mean Other Blokes timber?.. thats where I find my best stuff!.

[John Saxton]

I thought it was a polite term "Oh Bother"
meanin' I've stuffed up !

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Johnno