where can i buy a wood slab

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23rd April 2013, 05:44 PM
sweetlhh

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.
23rd April 2013, 08:28 PM
malleeboy

wood slab

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.
23rd April 2013, 08:48 PM
artme

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

BTW, G'day and welcome to the shed!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

Enjoy your stay and don't forget to ask questions. Everyone is here to help!:):)
23rd April 2013, 09:38 PM
DJ’s Timber

Victoria is a big place, an idea of location would be good so that we can recommend something within your area
23rd April 2013, 11:21 PM
sweetlhh

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Originally Posted by malleeboy

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.
23rd April 2013, 11:25 PM
sweetlhh

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Originally Posted by artme

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.
23rd April 2013, 11:28 PM
sweetlhh

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Originally Posted by DJ's Timber

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.
24th April 2013, 10:00 AM
tea lady

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Originally Posted by sweetlhh

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.
24th April 2013, 10:57 PM
sweetlhh

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Originally Posted by tea lady

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
25th April 2013, 08:41 AM
DSEL74

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Originally Posted by sweetlhh

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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25th April 2013, 09:57 AM
tea lady

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Originally Posted by sweetlhh

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? :hmm: 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?
25th April 2013, 10:00 AM
tea lady

Oh! And tell him Anne-Maria sent you :D
26th April 2013, 09:44 AM
sweetlhh

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Originally Posted by tea lady

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? :hmm: 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 :B.
26th April 2013, 09:56 AM
tea lady

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. :cool:

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. :rolleyes: