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Machine Shop
Dressing
your Outdoor Timber
What is dressing?
Dressing is when timber
is changed from a rough sawn surface to a smooth finish. Generally this
will involve running the timber through a planer or thicknesser. Timber
dressed at a timber yard will not always be totally smooth and will not have
rounded corners. Further finishing of the timber is a painter’s job.
What are the benefits of dressing outdoor timber?
Dressing of timber is recommended for the following benefits:
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Smooth finish.
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Easier to paint
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Less splinters.
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Looks good.
Do some outdoor timbers dress better than others?
Yes, there are a number
of factors:
- Generally hardwoods & cypress pine will dress
better than softer timbers such as treated pine.
- Blunt planer blades can cause furring and roughing
up of the grain.
- If a timber is too wet or dry it can also “fur”
up.
- Ideally timber should be dressed with the grain.
Against or across the grain will cause furring and splintering.
- Excessive dry knots can cause jumping and damage
the planer blades
What do I get for my
money?
- Normally we run the
timber through a thicknesser. The first couple of runs are to achieve
a uniform thickness across the job lot of timber to be dressed.
- Once an average
thickness has been achieved, we run the timber again until all four
sides as smooth.
- We do not dress to EXACT
size unless requested. E.g.: a 100 x 100 post will usually be a
finished size 95 x 95mm.
- Large volume dressing
usually allows for more waste, so they take off more. E.g.: a 100 x
100 post will end up as a 90 x 90 post.
What extra charges can
apply?
- A minimum charge can
apply to help cover set up costs
- If dressing is required
to a specified size, extra runs fees are charged
- We generally only offer
to dress timber purchases form our yard
- Quantity discounts apply
(P.O.A)
Minimum order
total 15.00
per job
(1 face
only)
1.65 m
(2 faces
only)
2.20
< 75 x 50 (4
sides)
2.20
> 75 x 50 (4
sides)
3.30
Other Machining
We can perform a variety
of other machine shop functions.
Docking
This is where outdoor
timber is cut to length.
- Cutting roughly to length with a chainsaw at point
of purchase is free of charge.
- Exactly to length may incur charges, depending on
quantity & on staff availability.
- We can also offer a pack docking service. This is
where an entire pack of timber is cut at the same time.
Ripping
This is where outdoor timber
is split along its length
- We can rip timber down its length in a square
profile.
- We can also arrange for timber to be ripped on an
angle.
- We have bench saws & band saws available
Pencilling or
scalloping edges
- This is where square edges of timber are profiled
with a router.
- A popular application is on posts used for
verandas or picket fences.
Routing
- Plunge routing a groove in posts.
- Pencilling (as above)
Doming
- Rounding the top of a post to
suit a capitol.
- Profiling like a lollypop stick
Pointing
- Cutting the top of a post to an
angle.
- Usually 30 degrees
General carpentry
- Outdoor Timber has experienced
carpenters work at the front counter & in our production areas.
- We can assemble lattice panels
- We can clad gates.
- We can pre-make stairs.
- We can advise on how to DIY
- We can arrange for onsite help
Other machining
Ripping to width (per
run)
1.50 m
Pencil / scallop (per face – 2
edges) 7.00 m
Rout post tops (per post, per
run)
15.00 each
Dome / point post
tops
20.00
Lattice panels (labour to frame)
from 30.00 each
Diagonal panels (labour to frame) from 40.00
Free
Advice
We are the Outdoor Erection Experts
& offer a TMA Award winning level of customer service.
The difference between us & the
“majors” is that, we will sit down & spend the time to make sure you
are buying the right products.
FREE ADVICE from qualified builder & carpenters, no; you are not
treated like a supermarket shopper.
Bring in your
plan; we will detail your material.
We can recommend tradespersons for
installation and erection of fences,
decks, pergolas etc…….… on request.
DELIVERY AVAILABLE from $44.00*
Same Day Service in most cases.
Public Liability conditions apply – refer terms of sale
WE WILL ATTEMPT TO MATCH ANY PRICE!
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