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Thread: What timber to use
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28th November 2010, 05:53 PM #1
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What timber to use
My second eldest has put in a request for a dining table.
I built my kitchen table out of red box and if anybody has used this wood you know the issues. it has. Its heavy its dense and glue doesnt work too well. My kitchen table is a 6 seater, It fits against my dining table which is slightly bigger. So yes I can seat 12 in a woopsy do, but thats not my issue. Number 2 wants a piece made by her dad. Number 2 is quite a snob. My redbox table is what she wants but you cant build a table out of that or else you need to lift the house roof and drop it in with a crane. She wants a 10 seater, She wants it redwood (Colour not species) and she wants it AUS.( Isnt it nice when you come to a new country, your kids evolve and dont stick to the crap you left) sorry, one of my issues bubbling over. Lets move on. So please what species is there to build this table. It has to be a standard table, nothing fancy, its a heratage peice In good ole Vic. Rob
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28th November 2010, 06:22 PM #2
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Red Cedar
Go red cedar.
See Andy's photos of his small one and all you need t do is X it by around 5 times.
And with cedar, you can lift it easily and it has cache as a heirloom timber, so you will win lots of points as well
Greg
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28th November 2010, 07:22 PM #3
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Another option is Jarrah - one of my favourite timbers
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29th November 2010, 11:50 AM #4
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Or karri, or Sydney blue gum...
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29th November 2010, 09:24 PM #5
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If money is no real object I would go the Red Cedar. There seems to be a reasonable supply at present, so prices should be OK caompared to past years.
It's good to work with, stable, lighter than the other species mentioned and you can get a glorious finish on it.
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2nd December 2010, 08:20 PM #6
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If you want an heirloom go for the Australian red cedar but it is a soft timber and will mark easily so be prepared for it to age with the family. Problem with the hardwood tables is they end up very heavy. Jarrah, bluegum etc won't mark as easily but a young family will find them heavy as they move from house to house. NSW Rosewood is a compromise but it is difficult to get good wide boards for the top and it is just as expensive as cedar.
I went to an exhibition by local cabinet maker, Bim Morton, yesterday and there was a red cedar table on display made from 2 book matched boards roughly 2.4m x 1.2m finished table top. Price for the table only was $11,000. But worth every cent. It was awesome. Check it out at the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre if you are in the area.
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Steve
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2nd December 2010, 11:32 PM #7
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Rob
While the weight of Aussie hardwoods is an issue, remember that because of their strength you can use smaller section timbers. Just use thicker timbers at the edge to give the solid appearance.
Having said that, I love big heavy pieces and if I have to move I am prepared to fork out for a carton of grog to persuade friends to assist.
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