Timber Supplier - Surrey/North Hants Border

[woodshavings]

I noticed an Ad in British Woodworking for a new timber merchant between Farnham and Guildford called Surrey Timbers, so being local(ish) I checked them out.
They certainly have a decent range, including exotics. It was s**s law that the one species I needed (beech) they did not have but did say they would be stocking this in future.
Nevertheless, for those who live in this neck of the woods, I would give them a try. Their prices are a bit higher than charged by Wests etc, but according to Kevin Bolger, they are open to negotiation and will price match.
I have no connection with them, just pleased that now I wont have to drive to Sussex to get my supplies!!!
John

 

[Orcamesh]

that's good to know John as I am in the same neck of the woods as you. I havent been buying much timber, well none, in recent years due to moving house and new workshop build, etc, but will be buying in the near future. I shall go and have a good gander now... cheers Steve

 

[hawkeye48]

Hi, have not been here long and i get a chance to help.

I get my oak from

http://www.woodbypost.fsnet.co.uk/

, they are near Andover and they guys name is Paul.

it's all air dried with one straight edge and various thicknesses. He charges £30.00 per cubic foot and he is very fair in his pricing. he's also a very nice bloke.

Obviously collection is the best way to go money wise.

Hope this helps

 

[Orcamesh]

Yep, cheers Hawkeye, I've used them before too as they are not too far away. But Surrey Timbers are much closer for me so will try them next. I have also recommended Woodbypost to members before as I still think they are very good value. I'm just not so keen on some of their air dried stuff which can have quite a high MC. But if you are not in a rush to use it or have drying facilities then it is fine.