Hardwoods
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Hardwood Sizes Guide

Most prices shown here are for one 'metric module'; this is a volume measurement, which we use to quickly compare the price of different species and thicknesses of hardwood. A metric module equates to 305mm x 305mm x 25mm, and is the metric equivalent of what we used to refer to as a 'board foot'. (12" x 12" x 1") With the exception of Keruing, Packs of hardwood are not typically available to us as dimension-sawn boards, (boards cut to a specific thickness and width), instead each parcel of hardwood is usually made up of a single thickness and a single length, but the widths are always random. Here's a quick guide to the pricing method for, say, an eleven foot length of 6" x 1 1/2" Ash. Take the board foot price (12"x12"x1"-£2.64), multiply by 11 (11'x12"x1"-£29.04), then divide by two (11'x6"x1"-£14.52), and finally multiply by one and a half (11'x6"x1 1/2"-£21.78). This may seem a long-winded method, but necessary when dealing with random sized planks. The prices given below are for sawn stock, purchased 'boards rising' (This is where you purchase the board as seen). We will sell part boards for smaller projects, but this may incur a surcharge. We are unable to sell part of a board if we are left with a piece shorter than 2.13m(7') or narrower than 152mm (6"). Available thicknesses are detailed below.

Ash, American White (Eastern USA, South-Eastern Canada) Its appearance can vary from almost white to pale brown. Ash is a strong, shock-resistant wood with a distinctive figure. Glues stains and polishes well. Thickness Length Price 25mm   1.92 25mm  250mm and wider 2.40 32mm   No Stock 38mm   2.64 50mm   2.64 75mm   3.36   Beech, European Usually straight-grained with a fine even texture. Steam treatment, a part of the seasoning process, turns the wood a pink or reddish-brown colour. Beech is strong and lends itself well to steam bending. Commonly used in cabinet making, polishes to a fine finish. Thickness Length Price 25mm   2.88 38mm   3.12 50mm   3.12 75mm  NO STOCK AT THIS TIME     Cherry (Eastern USA, Canada.) An attractive, fine-textured, straight grained wood for high class work. It can be stained and glued without difficulty, and polishes superbly.. Thickness Length Price 25mm  3.0m 4.56   Jelutong (Borneo, Sumatra, Malaya.) Usually white to straw coloured, finely textured with a straight grain. Not naturally durable, Jelutong lends itself well to carving and model making. Thickness Length Price 50mm   3.24 75mm   3.24   Iroko A durable and stable hardwood, though not unduly hard or heavy, Iroko has a pleasing appearance and is outstanding for exterior joinery applications. Thickness Length Price 25mm   2.88 38mm   2.88 50mm   3.12 75mm   3.12 100mm x 100mm  2.1,2.4m 3.12   Oak Sleepers (As seen) Very popular with many uses. NB Very wet when freshly sawn.Delivery charge. Section Length (approximate) Price 100mm x 200mm 2.6m 24.00 including Vat   Oak Sleepers (Selected) Delivery charge. Section Length (approximate) Price 100mm x 200mm 2.6m 26.00 including Vat

Keruing A resinous, economic timber, Keruing does not machine easily, nor does it take finishes well,it is however, strong and durable, making Keruing a popular choice for vehicle bodies and agricultural applications. Section Length Price per 305mm 25mm x 150mm   1.14 50mm x 200mm  5.1m, 5.4m 3.04 75mm x 225mm  6.0m + 5.13   Keruing - Half Lap These sturdy boards have a visible coverage of approximately 133mm and a finished, or measured thickness of 28mm. The price given is per lineal metre,excluding VAT. Size Length Price 32 x 150 5.7m, 6.0m 4.00     Hard Maple, (USA, Canada). Hard and heavy as the name suggests, with an attractive creamy-white colour. Hard wearing, though not particularly suited to external applications, Maple has a fine, even texture and natural lustre. Will take stain and varnish. Thickness Length Price 25mm  3.3m 3.96 50mm  2.4m 3.96   Meranti (South-East Asia). Pale reddish-brown, often used for exterior joinery, Meranti is stable and strong; a cost-effective hardwood. Thickness Length Price 25mm   2.52 38mm   2.52 50mm   2.52 75mm   2.88 100mm  No stock at this time 2.88   Hardwood Window Board Finished Size Length Price per metre 20 x 237 3.0m,3.3m 8.80   Oak, American White(USA, Canada). This popular timber can vary in colour from pale yellow-brown to pale brown. Oak has reasonable durability for exterior applications. Attractive, yet fairly economical in hardwood terms. Its acidity will corrode ferrous metals. Thickness Length Price 25mm   2.64 25mm Boards wider than 225mm 3.12 38mm   3.36 50mm   4.32 75mm   6.00 21 x 130mm Tongue & Grooved 5.80 metre   Sapele A dark-reddish hardwood with a natural lustre, often characteristically 'striped', Sapele is widely used for internal and external joinery of a substantial nature. Thickness Length Price 25mm   2.88 38mm   2.88 50mm   2.88 75mm   2.88 100mm   2.88       Walnut, American Black A tough, strong wood which cuts cleanly due to its oily nature. Its appearance can vary from light to rich dark brown, often with purplish-black heartwood. Walnut glues well and can be polished to a fine finish. Thickness Length Price 25mm  2.4m 4.56 38mm  3.6m 5.04 50mm  2.1m 5.28

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