shed
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Post by shed on Feb 10, 2014 10:09:53 GMT
I have an almost totally frameless safari that I caught before it got weighed in. Using the shadows on the ally body I've worked out roughly what size and length timber is required but I'm not sure of which timber to go for. Originally I imagine it was a hardwood frame and I have contact with a green oak mill but I guess this would be a bad idea due to it distorting over time. Some parts can be made from thick ply but I wondered what people used in their restorations. I'm mainly concerned with stability and longevity. Any help on the matter would be much appreciated.....
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Post by Brian M on Feb 10, 2014 18:39:58 GMT
Shed - (Let us know what you would like to be called!!) Safaris were made from OBECHE, a very light hardwood that for many years has not been available. But one of our members is a retired traditional carpenter and he has located new suppliers. Roger lives near me in Essex and tells me that Brooks Bros of Maldon 01621 877400 actually stock Obeche hardwood from West Africa. Other members might be interested to know that this website Trada gives country wide suppliers. I did mine in mahogany which was a lot heavier but I thought would be more more water resistant than a soft wood. |
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Post by shed on Feb 11, 2014 0:25:41 GMT
That's really helpful thanks Brian. I didn't want to resort to softwood if I could help it. So far I've managed to make some of the front curved supports and window frame from scrap bits if oak and teak. I'm no carpenter but I figured this could help me improve. I was going to get a sheet of 25mm ply and do the side window frames all as one piece, is this a good idea or a bit excessive/heavy? I guess the obiche Will be pricey. Only one way to find out!.....
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