Larch Wood Slab?

[asanoha]

Hi there,

I wonder if anyone can help
I 'm trying to find the name of the first slice of a tree when planking up in the round.
I've been searching the internet for that first half bark covered plank for ages (as it's a cheaper option than a proper plank) and can't find the correct term or a supplier.

Ideally I'm after larch and someone that can deliver to London.

Please any help is gratefully appreciated!

 

[toolsntat]

Have a word with Mike, here....... http://www.mactimbers.mfbiz.com/#

Andy

 

[jasonB]

Or a little closer to home try the link below. They have sawn larch for me before, what you are after usually gets cut up for firewood.


http://www.scottimber.co.uk/ ask for John or Simon

Jason

 

[asanoha]

Thanks for that!

Is there any heartwood on the other side of that first cut in Larch - I know that Larch has not much sap in it - wondering if the timber from this on the other side could still be used outside.

I'm wanting it to use for the slats to make a cheap fire wood store. Any other suggestions for a cheap material instead would be great too.

Thanks

 

[jasonB]

Should not be any heartwood, if there was they would basically have just cut the butt down the middle!!

For teh time & effort it will save you you may as well just use featheredge,

Jason

 

[asanoha]

Cheers.
Any advice for the cheapest featheredge in the London area?