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Need timbers #2661 07/13/06 11:07 PM
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I'm in Minnesota.

Does anyone have any idea where I can get good white pine timbers?

Preferably standing dead or seasoned.

BTW

Another question I have is how many people use "green" lumber to cut frames and is it an good idea or problematic.

THX

Re: Need timbers #2662 07/14/06 06:20 AM
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Daiku should answer this one..... I think he is in your area and uses white pine... um, try northern lights timberframing.. yes
http://www.northernlightstimberframing.com/

i would say many more frames have been cut from green wood than seasoned wood... is this good or bad? probably ok in white pine as it has relatively low shrinkage. can get a bit sticky, though.

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I would'nt mind trucking it in from out of state or Canada if the numbers are good.

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Sure, drop me a line and we'll chat. Click on my profile to get my email address. CB.


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Thanks Clark ; )


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