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    Default Truckloads of Timber - QLD Maple etc...

    Hi,

    I have recently taken delivery of a few semi-trailer loads of timber. Specifically Queensland Maple, Red Carabeen and Queensland Walnut cut into 60mm thick slabs and are at present still wet. I am looking into using dehumidifiers to dry them. I am wondering if there might be anyone here that might be able to advise me as to where I can get information on them and their effectiveness.

    Basically I can continue purchasing this timber by the truckload and am considering doing so as a business venture. That is of course if I can sell it. Any info or advice would be really greatly appreciated. And if you want to buy some gorgeous Qld Maple, Red Carabeen and Qld Walnut slabs I'd appreciate that too

    Kindest regards
    Michael

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    G'day Michael,

    Where abouts in S.E. QLD are you?
    A couple of photos of what you have on offer might help.
    Have you considered taking some slabs to the Working With Wood show in Brissy in May?
    Dan

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    Hi Dan,

    Thanks for your reply and here some pics


    Queensland Maple 3.3m x 650mm x 60mm Slab. Outer.


    Queensland Maple 3.3m x 600mm x 60mm slab. Inner.


    Red Carabeen 2.1m x 600mm x 60mm slab. Inner


    Queensland Walnut 2.7m x 500mm x 50mm. Inner.

    Most of the timber we have at the moment is Qld Maple. It seems to be of excellent quality so far too. Red Carabeen, Qld Walnut and Northern Brush Mahogony are in fairly limited supply. I have no pics of the Mahogony at present.

    Right now we're looking at making this into a family business. We're based outside of Ipswich near Hattonvale. We have a great contact up near Cairns who has a number of large properties ripe with vegetation. The only drawback is that the timber is wet and obviously it is not only worth more, but available to a larger market, if the timber is seasoned. Hence the question regarding dehumidifiers.

    I have a CD of images complete with sizes for each slab that I can burn off and send to anyone who might be interested in seeing more too.

    Kindest regards
    Michael

    PS: Depending on time constraints we might be present at the Working With Wood show in Brisbane Dan. Thanks for asking

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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Whip
    Hi,

    I have recently taken delivery of a few semi-trailer loads of timber. Specifically Queensland Maple, Red Carabeen and Queensland Walnut cut into 60mm thick slabs and are at present still wet. I am looking into using dehumidifiers to dry them. I am wondering if there might be anyone here that might be able to advise me as to where I can get information on them and their effectiveness.

    Basically I can continue purchasing this timber by the truckload and am considering doing so as a business venture. That is of course if I can sell it. Any info or advice would be really greatly appreciated. And if you want to buy some gorgeous Qld Maple, Red Carabeen and Qld Walnut slabs I'd appreciate that too

    Kindest regards
    Michael
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    They had/have a solar kiln & you can rent space in that
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    the picks dont show buddy but i am interested ina few slabs of Qld maple and maybe some walnut..

    as above the DPI kiln will help u, also there is various info about dehumidifiers and drying procedures on the gov web sites..

    drop me yr contact details via PM and i will take aslab or 3 off yr hands...

    cheeeeeeeeers

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    Thanks for the info MajorPanic and John. Looks like I came to the right place.

    Cheers
    Michael

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    Do a search on solar kilns.
    I had Ideas of building one at one stage.
    There is quite a bit out there on them & they are cheap to run.
    cheers

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    G'day Mick Whip,

    Now thats a cracker - OK I'm not long on humour

    Walnut, mahogony, carabeen - such sweet words - I'm in love already. :confused:

    Send me an email, URL - whatever it takes and I'll have a real hard look. There's a few of us down here that would love the opportunity to get hold of quality timber, unseasoned or otherwise.

    Think you might be on a winner with your business idea too

    Jamie
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    For some reason the images I posted up above are not coming down for some people, or all people. It works for me though :confused: If you would like a look you might have to click on each link below:

    Qld Maple example 1
    http://ic1.deviantart.com/fs6/i/2005...chael_whip.jpg

    Qld Maple example 2
    http://ic1.deviantart.com/fs6/i/2005...chael_whip.jpg

    Red Carabeen
    http://ic1.deviantart.com/fs6/i/2005...chael_whip.jpg

    Qld Walnut
    http://ic1.deviantart.com/fs6/i/2005...chael_whip.jpg



    Michael

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    Don't you just love computers and the internet

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    If you want to email me the photos I can put them up for you?
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    Hi Michael,

    I'm definitely interested in the wood and pictures too.

    Cheers
    Wendy

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    To post your pictures to this board - make sure the size of each picture is under 100 kB - so you cannot post a picture directly from a digital camera - you must reduce it in size first.

    Cheers
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    Posting on behalf of Michael...
    How much wood could the woodchuck chuck if the woodchuck could chuck wood?

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    Cheers for doing that for me Dean

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    No problem. Looks so good you could almost eat it.
    Although the Walnut might taste a bit nutty
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