Thread: Am i working this out right ?

Originally Posted by BUNTA

Was just wondering if i have my price right ?

Red gum boards 2400L x 200W x 50H @ $1100 PER M3
i am getting $26.40 per length ??
would appreciate the feedback !!

BUNTA ,that is right.
nine fingers

Thanks Nine Fingers !! had my self in a bit of a spin
does it seem like an alright price ?

Originally Posted by BUNTA

..............does it seem like an alright price ?

depends, are you buying or selling?

Mick

Or use this calculator:

http://www.blocklayer.com/WoodCalc.aspx

Buying them !! but can on sell them to you for mates rates (double )
should make a great dining table

Bunta.......that sounds a little expensive to me but then I don't live too far from the mill.....where they charge about $1,000 per cubic for river red gum, rough sawn, green.

I think we paid about $23 per length for 2.7m lengths of 200x50 for our lot recently.....I know that the 1.8m lengths of the same size in sleeper grade were going for about $12 per length for a time .

Dare I ask if the table can handle a little rustic warping, or do you intend getting the stuff kiln-dried? Red gum - looks great in all positions, and ends up in a different position every time the weather changes.

they have been cut from dead trees lying on the ground so they should be pretty seasoned but i will stack them & let them sit for a while .
should i paint the ends still or is it not necessary ?

Even stuff thats been sitting on the ground will still have a fair bit of moisture in it.

I have milled logs that have been down for 20 yrs or more and it still has 20% or higher moisture content.