Can’t get the wood, you know!

Can’t get the wood, you know!

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12 August 2012 at 02:01 #35802
Robin Lindsay
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Inexperienced but trying. Working on two Billings boats, the Bluenose and HMS Bounty. I would like to improve the decks with veneer planks of what wood? I had thought of holly or pear but they seem impossible to find. Any thoughts on suitable veneers and sources would be appreiciated.
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12 August 2012 at 02:01 #3887
Robin Lindsay
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12 August 2012 at 07:28 #35805
Paul T
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Hello Robin

Try these people http://www.woodveneeruk.co.uk

Paul
12 August 2012 at 09:22 #35811
Robin Lindsay
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Many thanks. There's potential there.But what wood is best for the decks?

Robin
12 August 2012 at 10:26 #35813
Colin Bishop
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Robin,

Also have a look at the timber section of the Cornwall model Boats site: **LINK**

Lime is commonly used for decks, if it is too pale for your taste then you can always stain it.

Colin
12 August 2012 at 18:03 #35822
ashley needham
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Robin. I have never planked a deck, but from what I have read there is nothing "best" for decks. Its what you fancy the colour of or can get the wood for.

A lot of pople, from what I have seen, use coffee stirrers…..free from Costa or McDonalds!!

Ashley
12 August 2012 at 20:38 #35825
mike farrell
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reading your topic I am promped to suggest that you look at the dolls house companys where you can get 1/12 scale planked flooring .Cant remember the maker but I,m sure you will find it .Mike.
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