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    Jointing reclaimed timber boards - best method?

    Evening all. Quick question. I use reclaimed 9x2 joists, dry stored, plane them up on all sides to 220mm X 40mm or so and they make excellent table tops. I prefer using kiln dried oak, but some customers prefer reclaimed. I always biscuit joint and use spacers on my metalwork to aid any...
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    Any timber recommendations for outdoor/under cover timber seating?

    Hi All I need to make some pallet wood style seating, but not keen on pallets as they're rough and not very clean looking as an overall finish. My plan is to use blocks and pressure treated and ideally eased edge timber planks, nailed together to mimic the pallet style. My client wants it a...
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    Stainless screws or nails/pins for Western red Cedar slats?

    Hi all, got loads of slats to fix. Are screws piloted and stainless screws better or stainless pins ok? I've got 16 guage 38mm for 18mm slats. I guess splitting is an issue? 30mm in from ends. Thanks
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    Moisture Content Weather Red Cedar slats

    Hi all, Haven't used WRC before, loads of other timber, not this. I know it's very durable, good against moisture and outdoor environment. However, just wanted to know the ideal mositure content for cedar slats. 45mmx18mm and they're light as a feather, but the mositure content reader says...
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    What is this timber?

    Is this Iroko? Trying to match an existing porch fascia, I think it's Iroko. Thanks all
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    Best way to remove sap from knots on redwood timber?

    Hi all, newbie here after some advice. I'm a welder by trade and work with wood, so I know wood is a nightmare to work with. However, I just wanted some advice on some timber. I am making some outdoor seating for a client, it's redwood, planed and routered. I know any softwood outside isn't...
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