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29th August 2011, 11:02 PM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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Celery top plank availability/price
I'm getting near to starting the internal fitout of my 38' sailboat and what I'd *like* to use is celery top boards. Anything between say 70mm to 100mm wide, 10 to 12mm thick and ideally shiplap profile.
Not sure how much I'd need, first find if I can get it at an affordable price.
Open to other timber species as long as they're light coloured, not too much figure or knots as I find that too 'busy' for a small space.
It's a steel hull if it matters. I'm near Kettering.
I have a fair bit of woodworking gear so can rip down bigger boards if need be.
Thanks.
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30th August 2011, 07:35 PM #2Cranky old fart
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Good luck finding Celery Top at all at the moment let alone good quality and affordable price. I have been on the hunt the last couple of weeks and found a few good pieces, but not a lot and it is sure as hell not cheap.
What about using Hoop pine? It is light coloured, available in clear lengths and sustainably grown. Looks pretty good and "ship-like" too. Don't know about a local supplier though. Might start exploring this avenue myself soon.
Last time I was in at Uptons (Mornington) they had a heap of good looking fairly clear Baltic Pine. Don't know how durable this is although I believe it is used for boats in Europe. Would be OK for interior trim I am sure if you like the look of it.
Cheers, Cameron.
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30th August 2011, 08:19 PM #3
I agree good luck unless you know somebody with a stash that is willing to sell you some it's not something that is readily available.
Have you read this thread https://www.woodworkforums.com/f34/ta...bility-139466/
CT is probably a bit heavy for fit out even in a steel hull, every bit counts. The Hoop is a good suggestion it works easily and finishes a treat the only draw back is it is a touch soft not as bad as cedar though the other is Oregon plenty available harder to work (splinters) and perhaps on the dark side for your requirements.
There is a whole bunch of Silver Quondong in Brisbane thread in the Timber Market forum or perhaps look for White Beech.
Finding affordable timber is a pain.Mike
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1st September 2011, 10:51 AM #4Senior Member
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If you are after a furniture grade CTP but not boat grade you should still be able to get that ok, for a good price as well. Also if it is for fit-out, you probably can use shorter lengths? Making availability better again.
I don't have a lot left dry, but still a fair bit green. Have you asked Rodger Linnell in Huonville/Cradoc? Otherwise IST Geeveston? I assume that Kettering means in Tasmania.
Bernt
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