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what thickness to cut hurley planks

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  • 31-12-2011 4:13pm
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    govenordann
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭


    hi does anyone know what thicknes to cut hurley planks


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    pakalasa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,552 ✭✭✭pakalasa


    I worked with a hurley-maker for a while but can't answer that question for you.:D Give one of them a ring. Do you know what you are doing? Remember you need to get the grain right too.
    Where are you based and what do you plan to do with the planks?


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    reilig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭reilig


    Hurley makers like to have saw mill operators that they know to cut the planks that they buy. That way the quality control is done for them before they buy the planks. Contact a few. Get quotes, and see who they recommend to cut. Many Hurley makers won't buy unless they know the mill operator. I can get u a number for a buyer and a cutter if u need one?


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    govenordann
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭govenordann


    i am the one going to cut the hurley planks


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    reilig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭reilig


    Contact potential buyers
    govenordann wrote: »
    i am the one going to cut the hurley planks


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    govenordann
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭govenordann


    i tried that


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    Figerty
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    They wounld need to be about 35mm thick at the bas. This will allow for twist or warpage.

    I have seen planks cut thinner but thats where it all goes wrong when it seasons.

    Put the boards under cover outdoors for a while, but put plenty weight on them to help stop them twisting.


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    reilig
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    Ours were cut at inch thickness but the 2 guys that bought from us over the years would only buy planks sawed by an approved sawer.
    govenordann wrote: »
    i tried that


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    pavluchenko
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    The correct width to cut the planks is 29mm. Don't go anything over this as the planks will be a nightmare to work if you do. 35mm is a mile too wide, they will all have to be planer thicknessed when they are ready for use if you do. They will also take a lot longer to season. Voice of experience here. Trust me!


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