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    Default where can i buy a wood slab

    Hi there,
    I'm totally new in this forum, I have no knowledge about wood or doing any projects with wood. I got a singer sewing machine cast iron frame which I have just restored few weeks ago, I want to put a wood slab on top of it and turn it into a small table, I don't mind uneven size at the edges of the wood slab which I think it looks nicer. However, what kind of wood slab should I put on it and where can I buy one? I'm at Victoria.

    Sorry, if I post this in the wrong section, not sure where I should post this thread.

    Thank you for reading.

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    Warragul Woodworkers Club have slabs for sale in different timbers such as oak, labanese cedar, elm, silky oak, mahogany gum The contact no is 0356267034
    Prices are quite reasonable and delivery can be arranged to metro area.

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    What colour is your frame/ That will help determine the colour timber for the slab.

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    Victoria is a big place, an idea of location would be good so that we can recommend something within your area
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    Quote Originally Posted by malleeboy View Post
    Warragul Woodworkers Club have slabs for sale in different timbers such as oak, labanese cedar, elm, silky oak, mahogany gum The contact no is 0356267034
    Prices are quite reasonable and delivery can be arranged to metro area.

    Thank you for your suggestion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by artme View Post
    What colour is your frame/ That will help determine the colour timber for the slab.
    Well, thank you. I have never thought of that, now i have learn something new.
    I painted the whole frame metal black and cream color around the Singer logo.. I'm not good with colors combination.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DJ's Timber View Post
    Victoria is a big place, an idea of location would be good so that we can recommend something within your area

    Thank you for your help. I'm at caroline springs, somewhere near Melton area.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sweetlhh View Post
    Thank you for your help. I'm at caroline springs, somewhere near Melton area.
    Ah. So Belgrave its a little far to come? I know someone over here with heaps of slabs too. But there should be someone over your way as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tea lady View Post
    Ah. So Belgrave its a little far to come? I know someone over here with heaps of slabs too. But there should be someone over your way as well.
    I think Belgrave is not too far away for me to travel, anyone that you can suggest for me?

    I'm still not sure what kind of wood I should choose and what color, what type of wood would you go for? thank you

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    Quote Originally Posted by sweetlhh View Post
    I think Belgrave is not too far away for me to travel, anyone that you can suggest for me?

    I'm still not sure what kind of wood I should choose and what color, what type of wood would you go for? thank you

    What about some nice Marri?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sweetlhh View Post
    I think Belgrave is not too far away for me to travel, anyone that you can suggest for me?

    I'm still not sure what kind of wood I should choose and what color, what type of wood would you go for? thank you
    Ken Hanson 9755 1601
    He is in Kallista and Ferny Creek. Has many slabs of everything you can think of. Native and European species harvested over the last 20 years in the gardens and parks of the Dandenong Ranges.

    What wood to go for? One of the easier to work ones to start with I guess. Also depends on what tools you have on hand.

    Do you want light or dark? Redish brownish or yellowish? Natural edged? Or all cut square?
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    Oh! And tell him Anne-Maria sent you
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    Quote Originally Posted by tea lady View Post
    Ken Hanson 9755 1601
    He is in Kallista and Ferny Creek. Has many slabs of everything you can think of. Native and European species harvested over the last 20 years in the gardens and parks of the Dandenong Ranges.

    What wood to go for? One of the easier to work ones to start with I guess. Also depends on what tools you have on hand.

    Do you want light or dark? Redish brownish or yellowish? Natural edged? Or all cut square?

    I will prefer something with natural edged wood, may be something light color, i think yellowish sounds like a good color.

    I don't have much tools, just a hammer, some nails, sand paper.. this is embarrassing, I want to do a project but dont have much tools on hand .

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    Might be able to help you with flattening the slab at Knox Wood workers Workshop. Beyond that you just need snad paper and danish oil. And a couple of screws to attach it to the base.

    Silky oak
    Cypress pine. (I think Ken had some lebanon cypress)
    Tulip wood. Has some interesting colour.
    Oak (A bit heavy perhaps. )

    Have a bit of a google.

    Don't let Ken talk you into Japanese cedar.
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