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Anybody know where to get 6x6 timber posts (square)

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  • 05-07-2008 3:47pm
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    kingaaa
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    Looking for maybe 3-4 depending on the lenght, anybody know of a timber merchant that carries them? I've tried loads but can only source 4x4.


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    ART6
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    Kingaa, the stuff I suggested to you included 6 x 6 because that was what seemed to be on the web site you listed, and because with the design you had in mind 6 x 6 looked better. However, 4 x 4 should do just as well. It's not a strength issue.


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    kingaaa
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    ART6 wrote: »
    Kingaa, the stuff I suggested to you included 6 x 6 because that was what seemed to be on the web site you listed, and because with the design you had in mind 6 x 6 looked better. However, 4 x 4 should do just as well. It's not a strength issue.

    Do you think 4x4 will be enough even after being planed? Art, I also meant to ask you - after placing the threaded rod into the uprights, how would I combat splitting? I would prefer the 6x6 even if its just for the look but if you thing 4x4 would be strong enough. I am amazed at how hard they are to source though!


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    CJhaughey
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    6x6 is not a standard size and hence will be very hard if not impossible to source.
    Possibly your best bet would be to contact a person with either a chainsaw or bandsaw mill (woodmizer).
    They could mill you some 6x6's.
    4x4 is more common especially for fence posts.


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    kingaaa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,337 ✭✭✭kingaaa


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    6x6 is not a standard size and hence will be very hard if not impossible to source.
    Possibly your best bet would be to contact a person with either a chainsaw or bandsaw mill (woodmizer).
    They could mill you some 6x6's.
    4x4 is more common especially for fence posts.

    CJ, these are actually for support uprights for a permanent canopy running off the gable end of a house.


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    Sonnenblumen
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    6" x 6" should be available, have you tried Clonee Samills?


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    CJhaughey
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    kingaaa wrote: »
    CJ, these are actually for support uprights for a permanent canopy running off the gable end of a house.
    I know, I read the thread, what I was saying is that 4x4 is a far more common size of timber than 6x6, and that it is used extensively for fence post supports.
    I have several 4m lengths of 100x100 planed which I intend on using for a lean-to to store firewood on my shed.
    4x4 is strong stuff when you consider it is being used where wood is strongest in compression.


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    kingaaa
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    CJhaughey wrote: »
    I know, I read the thread, what I was saying is that 4x4 is a far more common size of timber than 6x6, and that it is used extensively for fence post supports.
    I have several 4m lengths of 100x100 planed which I intend on using for a lean-to to store firewood on my shed.
    4x4 is strong stuff when you consider it is being used where wood is strongest in compression.

    sorry CJ, when I read "fence post" in your reply I assumed you thought thats what they were for. I've just got a reply from kellys sawmills, they stock 8 foot lenghts of 6x6 @28.75 each, so problem solved I think.


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