I need to fill in a 17mm x 16 mm rebate in hardwood ("canadian
doorstock") door made for a previous water bar.

Once upon a time a piece of ramin beading would have been ideal, but
ramin is no longer sold or imported (protected species, SFAIUI) & all
beading sections in places such B&Q & Homebase are in softwood.

I am reluctant to use softwood as at the foot of the door I sense it
is likely to soak up water & thus not last.

Any suggestions as to a ramin alternative (and source) please?

TIA

jim wrote:
I need to fill in a 17mm x 16 mm rebate in hardwood ("canadian
doorstock") door made for a previous water bar.

Once upon a time a piece of ramin beading would have been ideal, but
ramin is no longer sold or imported (protected species, SFAIUI) & all
beading sections in places such B&Q & Homebase are in softwood.

I am reluctant to use softwood as at the foot of the door I sense it
is likely to soak up water & thus not last.

Any suggestions as to a ramin alternative (and source) please?

Forget the sheds, go to a proper timber merchant, they will have the
knowledge & the stock.


--
Dave
The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk
01634 717930
07850 597257

On 26 Aug, 10:04, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote:
jim wrote:
I need to fill in a 17mm x 16 mm rebate in hardwood ("canadian
doorstock") door made for a previous water bar.
///

Forget the sheds, go to a proper timber merchant, they will have the
knowledge & the stock.


Yes..but 'real' timber merchants are a disappearing breed. Most now
just sell softwood in standard sizes.

And most specialists in hardwood only want to deal in vast quantities.

It would be most helpful if you could kindly point me towards a timber
yard where I might be able to solve my problem. Anywhere SW of
Maidstone towards Tonbridge and Lewis would be ideal, otherwise most
places in Kent/East Sussex are accessible.

TIA

On 26 Aug, 20:50, jim wrote:
On 26 Aug, 10:04, "The Medway wrote:
jim wrote:
I need to fill in a 17mm x 16 mm rebate in hardwood ("canadian
doorstock") door made for a previous water bar.

///

Forget the sheds, go to a proper timber merchant, they will have the
knowledge & the stock.

Yes..but 'real' timber merchants are a disappearing breed. Most now
just sell softwood in standard sizes.

And most specialists in hardwood only want to deal in vast quantities.

It would be most helpful if you could kindly point me towards a timber
yard where I might be able to solve my problem. Anywhere SW of
Maidstone towards Tonbridge and Lewis would be ideal, otherwise most
places in Kent/East Sussex are accessible.

TIA

You don't say where about you are but having contact with several
cabinet makers in Scotland, I know where I would go to ask for a small
piece of hardwood machined to shape. Find yourself the local cabinet
maker.

Rob

jim wrote:
On 26 Aug, 10:04, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote:
jim wrote:
I need to fill in a 17mm x 16 mm rebate in hardwood ("canadian
doorstock") door made for a previous water bar.
///

Forget the sheds, go to a proper timber merchant, they will have the
knowledge & the stock.


Yes..but 'real' timber merchants are a disappearing breed. Most now
just sell softwood in standard sizes.

And most specialists in hardwood only want to deal in vast quantities.

It would be most helpful if you could kindly point me towards a timber
yard where I might be able to solve my problem. Anywhere SW of
Maidstone towards Tonbridge and Lewis would be ideal, otherwise most
places in Kent/East Sussex are accessible.

You could always try a Google search. First hit was
http://www.eastkenttimber.co.uk/

The sheds do stock hardwood mouldings, go & look.


--
Dave
The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk
01634 717930
07850 597257

Not cheap, but convenient:

http://www.britishhardwoods.co.uk/pl...ed_timber.html

in 661627 20070826 205031 jim wrote:
On 26 Aug, 10:04, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote:
jim wrote:
I need to fill in a 17mm x 16 mm rebate in hardwood ("canadian
doorstock") door made for a previous water bar.
///

Forget the sheds, go to a proper timber merchant, they will have the
knowledge & the stock.


Yes..but 'real' timber merchants are a disappearing breed. Most now
just sell softwood in standard sizes.

And most specialists in hardwood only want to deal in vast quantities.

It would be most helpful if you could kindly point me towards a timber
yard where I might be able to solve my problem. Anywhere SW of
Maidstone towards Tonbridge and Lewis would be ideal, otherwise most
places in Kent/East Sussex are accessible.

TIA

There's a big yard at Cooksbridge, just North of Lewes :

http://www.ttf.co.uk/buying/director...er_ref=000909B

jim wrote:
I need to fill in a 17mm x 16 mm rebate in hardwood ("canadian
doorstock") door made for a previous water bar.

Once upon a time a piece of ramin beading would have been ideal, but
ramin is no longer sold or imported (protected species, SFAIUI) & all
beading sections in places such B&Q & Homebase are in softwood.

I am reluctant to use softwood as at the foot of the door I sense it
is likely to soak up water & thus not last.

Any suggestions as to a ramin alternative (and source) please?

TIA

Not being picky honest but Canadian Door Stock isnt hardwood its hemlock
a suitably coated softwood will work fine as indeed would a softwood
or CDS door. and you will get a better finish than any hardwood.

On 27 Aug, 18:28, JD wrote:
jim wrote:
I need to fill in a 17mm x 16 mm rebate in hardwood ("canadian
doorstock")doormade for a previous water bar.

thanks for the replies, much appreciated

/snip/

Not being picky honest

not at all -

but CanadianDoorStock isnt hardwood its hemlock

I should have known that & you've solved the problem :-)

a suitably coated softwood will work fine as indeed would a softwood
or CDSdoor. and you will get a better finish than any hardwood.

An offcut of good quality parana pine did the job perfectly. It has a
similar grain/texture and workability to hemlock (and ramin).

Thanks.

Hi Jim
try North Road Timber in Brighton - they do a lot of moulding and
shaping including Hardwoods AFAIK:

North Road Timber Co
85-88 North Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1YE
Tel: 01273 603880

I have been thinking of using them to shape a piece of oak or similar
for a new door step.

HTH
Jon N