[SEL] Oak wood for carts

Ken Christison christison at coastalnet.com
Thu Jun 23 08:40:55 PDT 2005


Curt,

You might check around for someone who builds pallets.  They
use a lot of oak in those around here.

Take care.

Ken

> [Original Message]
> From: Curt <curt at imc-group.com>
> To: SEL <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
> Date: 6/23/2005 11:27:21 AM
> Subject: [SEL] Oak wood for carts
>
> Guys,
> I am having a little trouble finding oak lumber to make the carts rails 
> for the Baker Monitor project we are working on. I am looking for oak 
> that is dried/cured that will finish to 3 1/2" wide x 5" tall x 48" 
> long. Will need two rails. I have called all the lumber yards in the 
> area with no luck.
> A lot of you use heavy oak timbers on your carts and I am wondering 
> where you find your wood. Dave Rotigel has some huge timbers under most 
> of his engines. Your source?
> I appreciate your suggestions.
> Does any of you have wood this size for sale?
> Curt Holland
> Gastonia, NC







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