Saw Mill

[sainty]

Now, i'm not very experienced at buying timber, especially hardwood so lets make that clear right from the start. However, on my way to a job the other day in Braughton (Hampshire) and I passed a sign for "The Timber Mill" and I thought that I would pop in on my way back. I'm not one for forcing myself on people so but for some unknown reason I decided to drop in and introduce myself and I am glad that I did.

I rang the bell and within a few minutes I was introduced to John, the proprietor. I explained that I was just passing and saw the sign and decided to pop in. Quick as a flash i was invited in to the workshop, shown the latest WIP ( a set of oak bay windows, casements in mid glue up) Then over to the wood store where there was kiln dried oak, green oak and then almost anything else you could wish for (from memory - ash, walnut sycamore, cherry, yew, elm, holly, lime, holly, cedar of lebanon, beech, alder, some lovely brown Oak, chesnut, hornbeam, you get the idea, oh and some slightly spalted beech which looked lovely).

Now as I said, I'm not very experienced at this hardwood lark, but I spent about 45 mins looking around the timber store selecting a few pieces (yew walnut and cherry) for some boxes that I want to make. Overall a wonderful time was had by all, well me any way. So heres the link www.TheTimberMill.com, no affiliation from me apart from being a happy customer.

If you are local go and have a look.


Rgds

Sainty

[dom]

Thanks Sainty, sounds like a place to visit

[argus]

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I sent an e mail today ..... lets see what they are like.

There's a price list on the web site: here's the sample for KD English Oak.

Oak Kiln Dried Sawn - 1" (25mm - Prime Quality) £29.81 - 35.03
Oak Kiln Dried Sawn - 2" (54mm - Prime Quality) £38.87 - £45.67
Oak Kiln Dried Sawn - 2.5" (65mm - Prime Quality) £51.75 - £60.81
Oak Kiln Dried Sawn - 3" (80mm - Prime Quality) £55.74 - £65.50
Oak Kiln Dried Sawn - 4" (100mm - Prime Quality) £109.13 - £128.22

(first price is ex VAT, the second VAT included)

A small problem is that he seems to jump from 1 " to 2" - I tend to use 32 mm a lot as it will finish down to about 28 mm for table tops.

But, this is not a bad price in my opinion.

The real test for us small users is the on-cost of transport. In my case about 50 miles.

l

[barnie]

Thanks Sainty, I will be going to have nose meself soon, as I am based up at Kingsclere. I only wish I hand heard of them before.

Paul

[chill]

thanks Sainty, I can feel a day out coming on ;D

Cheers Chris

[9fingers]

I was in there on Saturday. They also have oak offcuts, typically 2x2 resawn (a bit undersize) and short 1" boards around 6' long. £19 inc vat per cube.

It is stored outside so needs a bit of drying. I rough cut it and stack it for a few weeks before planing it to final size. Works for me.

Like you Sainty, I used to drive past on business and stopped off one day and have been using them ever since.

Don't forget your wellies this time of year - lots of mud up there.

Bob