where can I buy Iroko and Douglas Fir?

[daveyjones]

Does anyone have a good source for these timbers, both in terms of availablity and price? I live in Kent, but I assume they could be delivered from anywhere, so if you have a local source it would be useful to hear about it. Thanks.

 

[Mudplugger]

Try Browns of Maldon.....got a very good deal on Iroko, can't find the tel no. but no doubt its in Dir. Enq.

 

[Guest]

Capricorn Timber, near Uttoxeter. have good Douglas Fir, and most other quality softwood, as well as Cedar.

Whitmore Timber, near Lutterworth deal in quality hardwood.

 

[crms]

Douglas Fir - talk to Jeremy Freeland at Collars. www.collars.co.uk. Probably the foremost mast builder using Douglas Fir.
Iroko - carcinogenic and nasty stuff. Try something else.

 

[kingfisher]

I agree. replace the Iroko.

I worked with some of the iroko parts on my boat last year, and everywhere I came into contact with the sawdust, I developped an itching rash. One good advice: when working Iroko, wash your hands BEFORE you go to the bathroom.

 

[FlyingSpud]

For the Medway area, the best place is Morgans Strood .

 

[tarik]

If you are near to Thanet - try Burbridge Timber Yard - Pysons Road, Broadstairs. I have bought iroko from him in the past.


Regards David

 

[tobester]

Iroko / Douglas Fir

You could try these online timber merchants based in Hixon near Stafford.

They sell both species online, but you can talk to them as well (Keith or Michelle are usally in the office)

Toby.

 

[Quandary]

You could try these online timber merchants based in Hixon near Stafford.

They sell both species online, but you can talk to them as well (Keith or Michelle are usally in the office)

Toby.

Great breadth of stock, but minimum order of £750 is a bit much for DIY?

 

[Poignard]

One good advice: when working Iroko, wash your hands BEFORE you go to the bathroom.

I'll second that!

 

[Spuddy]

Know of several who would recommend Morgans of Strood as well. I've also used East Kent Timber at Chartham Hatch near Canterbury - good range of native and imported.

 

[Blue5]

Just to add to the list, I use Timbmet at Oxford, not the cheapest but they deliver nationwide and quality is excellent.

 

[Poignard]

South London Hardwoods Ltd, Croydon:-

http://www.slhardwoods.co.uk/ParBoardsTimber.aspx?ID=15

 

[oldgit]

Morgans of Strood

For the Medway area, the best place is Morgans Strood .

Have just bought a 81"x 6"x 3" piece of teak from them,about 10 acres of everything woody from around the world and like Fort Knox to get in.
Ring up, drive out onto a muddy marsh straight out of Dickens,and you will be asked to contact a certain member of staff,who, on entering the site will take you for a wander round various sheds stacked with seasoning timber,when you find exactly the bit(s) you want or like the look of you can pay and drive off with your new found teaky smelling treasure.
My bit of planed teak was regarded as an offcut and priced accordingly,the wood in that yard must be worth more than Knox but far more useful.

 

[sunquest]

Another vote for Morgans Strood. I as Oldgit did, wandered round, selected some small lengths of Maple, paid £10 - very happy.

 

[jellyellie]

I sourced douglas fir for our new bowsprit from Travis Perkins.

 

[ms.lau]

beautiful but dangerous

i must second the advice re: iroko & washing hands. also, wear good mask, eye protection and all-over skin protection. i'm doing worktops in my kitchen with it. beautiful but dangerous, like all the best things.

 

[raggy]

If your on the south coast you could try

sydenhams
and
Bamptons

It would be usefull if you gave us a general location though.