hardwood bead required

[jim]

I need to fill in a 17mm x 16 mm rebate in hardwood ("canadian doorstock") door made for a previous water bar.

Once upon a time a piece of ramin beading would have been ideal, but ramin is no longer sold or imported (protected species, SFAIUI) & all beading sections in places such B&Q & Homebase are in softwood.

I am reluctant to use softwood as at the foot of the door I sense it is likely to soak up water & thus not last.

Any suggestions as to a ramin alternative (and source) please?

TIA

[The Medway Handyman]

Forget the sheds, go to a proper timber merchant, they will have the knowledge & the stock.

[jim]

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Yes..but 'real' timber merchants are a disappearing breed. Most now just sell softwood in standard sizes.

And most specialists in hardwood only want to deal in vast quantities.

It would be most helpful if you could kindly point me towards a timber yard where I might be able to solve my problem. Anywhere SW of Maidstone towards Tonbridge and Lewis would be ideal, otherwise most places in Kent/East Sussex are accessible.

TIA

[robgraham]

You don't say where about you are but having contact with several cabinet makers in Scotland, I know where I would go to ask for a small piece of hardwood machined to shape. Find yourself the local cabinet maker.

Rob

[The Medway Handyman]

You could always try a Google search. First hit was

sheds do stock hardwood mouldings, go & look.

[dom]

Not cheap, but convenient:

[Bob Martin]

There's a big yard at Cooksbridge, just North of Lewes :

[JD]

Not being picky honest but Canadian Door Stock isnt hardwood its hemlock a suitably coated softwood will work fine as indeed would a softwood or CDS door. and you will get a better finish than any hardwood.

[jim]

thanks for the replies, much appreciated

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not at all -

but CanadianDoorStock isnt hardwood its hemlock

I should have known that & you've solved the problem :-)

An offcut of good quality parana pine did the job perfectly. It has a similar grain/texture and workability to hemlock (and ramin).

Thanks.

[jkn]

Hi Jim try North Road Timber in Brighton - they do a lot of moulding and shaping including Hardwoods AFAIK:

North Road Timber Co

85-88 North Road Brighton East Sussex BN1 1YE Tel: [phone]

I have been thinking of using them to shape a piece of oak or similar for a new door step.

HTH Jon N