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  1. 6th April 2013, 05:53 PM #1
    jimles
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    Cool timber for wharfs

    G'day all. New to forum with my virgin post. Just wondering if there is any alternative to turpentine for wharf construction. Need to replace some blocking to treads on wharf steps and timber yards don't stock turpentine. I only require a small quantity but it must be 200 x 70 mm.
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  3. 6th April 2013, 06:27 PM #2
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    Default turpentine

    I may be able to help, we have plenty of turpentine on the farm and i could cut and bring down for you.
    what lengths and quantities do you need?
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    The ol' Turps would just about take a weld .. and they grow to an almighty size..can be pretty too....MM
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    Turps is for piles as it is marine borer resistant. The decking is not so critical, many wharves are now being decked in treated pine. any class1 hardwood would be fine.
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  6. 8th April 2013, 10:17 PM #5
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    Does it have to be timber. These days a lot of reconstituted/recycled plastics are also used, last forever, but not cheap.

    Quote Originally Posted by rustynail View Post
    Turps is for piles as it is marine borer resistant...
    Not completely, but probably the most resistant.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dai sensei View Post
    Does it have to be timber. These days a lot of reconstituted/recycled plastics are also used, last forever, but not cheap.



    Not completely, but probably the most resistant.
    Thats why I said resistant not proof.
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    Swamp Mahogany is apparently a good choice for wharf construction..
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  9. 9th April 2013, 07:51 PM #8
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    Default wharf timber

    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Ward View Post
    I may be able to help, we have plenty of turpentine on the farm and i could cut and bring down for you.
    what lengths and quantities do you need?
    Greg
    yeh appresiate the help but only need a couple of lenghts at 2.4m. could make a special order but was hoping to find a commonly stocked substitute.
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  10. 16th April 2013, 08:53 PM #9
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    Default Wharf Decking and treads.

    Woolybutt was one of the favoured timbers for wharf decking in days past as it is especially tough when back sawn and very durable with heavy loads. Good luck in finding some.

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  11. 17th April 2013, 08:57 AM #10
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    Default cremorne

    I live in cremorne, not far from you.
    lI can bring down 2.4m lengths, but are these the lengths you need? You can collect from Cremorne.
    What widths and thicknesses?
    I'll then pm you a price and contact details and you can take it from there, at least that is an optiion
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