ANST - re: tent pole materials ...
j'lynn yeates
jyeates at realtime.net
Fri Nov 6 15:11:05 PST 1998
On 6 Nov 98, at 14:35, Patrick J. Cuccurello wrote:
> This is an off chance, but have you tried the Timber Framers links? I'm
> planning on building some timber frame buildings on my property, and I
> seem to recall running across a timber frame lumber provider in the
> northeast that sells ash beams. You are probably looking at a minimum of
> 8'x8"x10" beams, so you would have to be able to rip them down to the
> stock size you want.
thanks ... had'nt even considered the timber frame industry, but now that
you mention it, they would be a natural source.
as for working, would'nt be that big of a problem ... chain saw with a beam
cutter attachment and slab off boards (or rent a chain-saw mill setup for an
afternoon) .. let the stuff season, run through a plainer, tables saw, ....
hmmm ... probably not cost effective for small runs. if there are beams,
there will be planks. will do a search run and contact some of the folk you
mention.
'wolf
... When we hunt, we all function with one mind
... - Boingo, Pedestrian Wolves
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