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UK derived timber

Postby StevieB » 06 Nov 2016, 15:19

I have been requested to build a couple of display cases, and asked whether they can be made from UK grown and harvested timber (Ideally from the Lincoln/Lincolnshire area but this is probably pushing it a bit far!). Normally I would have gone to MAC timbers for this, but as they are no longer currently trading I am a bit stuck - anyone know of a supplier of reasonable priced UK grown timber? Species probably not critical at this stage, but I am presuming oak or ash are most likely. Google provides plenty of places with 'European' Oak but not any for UK grown. Doesn't have to be PAR, but I would prefer to avoid waney edged if at all possible simply for the wastage factor.

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Re: UK derived timber

Postby Doug » 06 Nov 2016, 16:44

I'd have thought your best bet would be Somerscales who are north Lincolnshire Stevie
http://stuartsomerscales.com
They usually have air & kiln dried native timbers, the last time I went I was very impressed with their set up, they kiln dry themselves & had a great selection of timbers.
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Re: UK derived timber

Postby Rod » 06 Nov 2016, 18:08

I buy my locally sourced timber from Goulden Hardwoods but they are based in NW Hampshire.

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Re: UK derived timber

Postby StevieB » 06 Nov 2016, 18:48

Thanks Doug, much appreciated and will be giving them a call next week!

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Re: UK derived timber

Postby RogerS » 06 Nov 2016, 19:06

How about Sykes? They show both English and European oak.
Or Vastern Timber ?
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