Old Boggy Posted August 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Once again, many thanks for all the suggestions. Cranfield, I may well try Jacksons, so thanks for suggesting them. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 20 minutes ago, haynes said: My preference when making gates etc. Is iroko. Its naturally oily and looks great too. Couple of coats of oil and bobs your mother's brother. Find a joiners workshop close by and im sure theyd be pleased to help. If your near leicester/ notts id be happy to help. Great for the end user but around here not many will machine it. It kills cutters like concrete . one lad packed in with us because of the reaction on his skin and eyes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynes Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, team tractor said: Great for the end user but around here not many will machine it. It kills cutters like concrete . one lad packed in with us because of the reaction on his skin and eyes . A while ago, when machining mahogany, a mate of mine had a nose bleed from the dust. I wore a mask but he was too macho and didnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 30 minutes ago, haynes said: A while ago, when machining mahogany, a mate of mine had a nose bleed from the dust. I wore a mask but he was too macho and didnt. Never had that problem but it’s all dangerous. yet to see a nose bleed I’ll wait for that one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 2 hours ago, haynes said: My preference when making gates etc. Is iroko. Its naturally oily and looks great too. Couple of coats of oil and bobs your mother's brother. Find a joiners workshop close by and im sure theyd be pleased to help. If your near leicester/ notts id be happy to help. Beat me to it, I used to use alot of this and it lasts forever, used to call it poor man's teak, ruins cutter blades and gets right down your throat but great for external joinery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Used to get that free from pallets years ago. Tough wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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