Reclaimed Wood

[morpheus83uk]

Hello,

What are people's thoughts on reclaimed Wood? I have been told you can get stuff cheaper and get more than a wood yard in these places. So I am wondering what to expect as I am thinking of going to one either at weekend or during the week...

I have found this place which seems to suggest that it will have lots of variation on wood and other things for artists and carving. So I am guessing some unique bits of wood too.

http://www.communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/buy-wood/

Any suggestions or what to expect would be great.

Thanks

James

 

[Burnerman]

No reason why you shouldn't use it, but I'd select what I wanted very carefully to sift through the rubbish that is sure to be in there.
Watch for nails / screws still in the timber to protect your tools or whatever, and if there's any sign of furniture beetle present then walk away. The timber may not have any treatment such as tanalising, of course.
Just because timber is old and thought to be stable, it doesn't need to be - I had some iroko lab bench tops that were 25 years old and completely flat......put them through a circular saw and the planks warped like a dogs hind leg
John

 

[morpheus83uk]

I will do thanks for the advice.

I would have thought they would have taken that sort of stuff out and only sell the stuff which is viable.

That's not good especially when your paying for it they should be more stringent about the wood they are putting up to sell.

I will have a good look at the wood before purchasing. I presume it's much cheaper than new wood?

Thanks

James

 

[Burnerman]

I bought a couple of bundles of 6" fence posts......in the middle of each bundle were three unusable ones
They will exchange, no trouble but there are transport costs involved!
John

 

[morpheus83uk]

Yeah it's good that they will exchange. I think I will just check everything before purchase. This sounds like the best option all round. Plus the place is about 10 minutes drive from me so it's not too far if I do find anything.

Thanks

James

 

[Tigercubrider]

The wood is cheap for a reason.

If you want it sorted, denailed, treated, etc, you pay more

 

[foxhole]

Reused my floor boards for doors, but obviously had knowledge of their previous history.

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• foxhole
• 1 Oct 2017

Sliding door

 

[morpheus83uk]

I get that it's cheap for a reason and don't mind taking a few nails etc out I was just wondering if it's OK to use etc.

Good idea foxhole, they look awesome!