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Post by Drake on Jan 7, 2014 8:58:15 GMT -8
Has anyone used redwood or cedar? If I remember right, they both hold up better than pine/fir to moisture and bugs.
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Post by bigbill on Jan 7, 2014 12:20:25 GMT -8
I never thought they would be worth the cost difference. I think properly sealed white or pine will last for years longer than the original.
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Post by vikx on Jan 7, 2014 23:00:02 GMT -8
I used cedar and it was prone to cracking. I still use it occasionally when I need the thickness...
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Post by 61 Shasta on Jan 8, 2014 13:31:13 GMT -8
I never really considered any framing wood other than pine when I did my restore. Like Bill says, if you do a proper job of sealing your unit, pine would work just fine. If you don't, it won't matter what you have constructed with, something will deteriorate. Just look at how your home is constructed. Other than where it is exposed to moisture or earth, it is not water or moisture proof. You will be much farther ahead to put any extra expense into assuring and maintaining a good sealing job.
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Post by Teachndad on Oct 31, 2014 11:40:46 GMT -8
White wood. It doesn't start to bow as easily as pine or fir when the weather changes or the sun comes out. Strong wood but not too hard. Available at my favorite store,,,,, Home Depot.... Oh wait... Second favorite. I do wish Harbor Freight sold lumber. Is white wood, called white wood or does that just mean pine? How are you guys ripping the 1 x 12's? Are you using a table saw. Newbie wants to know. Do the big box stores sell it already cut? I assume if they did, then it's more - is that why you guys are ripping the larger pieces? What kind of framing wood was in the trailers originally? Thanks Rod
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Post by bigbill on Oct 31, 2014 12:23:20 GMT -8
I rip my boards down on my table saw.
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Post by mobiltec on Oct 31, 2014 14:37:47 GMT -8
I do most of my cutting with a commercial grade Skill Saw. This is a heavy worm drive saw. Not a side-winder... I can actually cut a straighter line with a skill saw than I can with a table saw. For a table saw to work properly you need a lot of room that I don't have. I don't even have a place to store one out of the rain much less use it.
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Post by cheri on Nov 1, 2014 12:05:20 GMT -8
I don't own a table saw, so I had most of the framing for my trailer ripped at our local "non big box" lumber yard. By purchasing larger width boards and having them ripped, I saved money over slightly larger dimension boards, (even including the charge to cut them) and they were all exactly the same size as the original framing. It also saved my quite a bit of time. The guys at the lumber yard were also really good at figuring out what size lumber to start with to get the most boards for the least price.
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Post by danrhodes on Nov 1, 2014 13:14:57 GMT -8
I don't own a table saw, so I had most of the framing for my trailer ripped at our local "non big box" lumber yard. By purchasing larger width boards and having them ripped, I saved money over slightly larger dimension boards, (even including the charge to cut them) and they were all exactly the same size as the original framing. It also saved my quite a bit of time. The guys at the lumber yard were also really good at figuring out what size lumber to start with to get the most boards for the least price. Good advice. Our local lumberyard has a classic cast iron table saw and miter, so it's sure to be more accurate than the plastic Ryobi I will be using.
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Post by Teachndad on Nov 2, 2014 6:47:43 GMT -8
Thank you for all your responses, I did have another question in the original post that wasn't answered: Is the white wood simply called white wood, or does it have a specific name. White wood seems so generic. I think I am going to lean towards going to the lumber yard and having them do the ripping as it will most likely be cheaper once you figure in the cost of buying power tools. I do have a skill saw, but my cuts are wobbly at best. You wonder why they call it a SKILL saw... Cheers Rod
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Post by vikx on Nov 2, 2014 22:27:57 GMT -8
I have a table saw and have been ripping a lot with it this year. Years past, I used my skill saw and did well.
Around here, White wood is primed wood, often used for house trim. It's rough on one side and smooth on the other. It is usually 1" thick or a little more.
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 3, 2014 9:20:32 GMT -8
I did use a small table saw for ripping all the new framing for the Forester in Colorado. I needed a lot of them so it was much quicker than using a skill saw. But that was because I needed multiple pieces all the same size.
To be able to see what can be accomplished in a short period of time, my Colorado trip series is a great indicator. 17 days straight for that job. I removed and replaced everything wood in the front, top and rear of the trailer. Also matched the metal skin to replace the rear piece. I added new wiring and all new insulation and vapor barrier. Also rebuilt the door and started the bed frame in back so the owner had something to go by. That is the job I used the table saw on.
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Post by Teachndad on Nov 3, 2014 16:53:26 GMT -8
I did use a small table saw for ripping all the new framing for the Forester in Colorado. I needed a lot of them so it was much quicker than using a skill saw. But that was because I needed multiple pieces all the same size. To be able to see what can be accomplished in a short period of time, my Colorado trip series is a great indicator. 17 days straight for that job. I removed and replaced everything wood in the front, top and rear of the trailer. Also matched the metal skin to replace the rear piece. I added new wiring and all new insulation and vapor barrier. Also rebuilt the door and started the bed frame in back so the owner had something to go by. That is the job I used the table saw on. Yes, I was curious about using a small table saw. Is that the one that sits on anything and uses a 10" blade. I believe they are portable and of course less expensive. I am trying to make Craigslist my friend.
Ohhhh, 17 days. I can dream can't I. The wonders of knowing what you are doing really helps and the time to do it. Time for a team drink, there Larry! LOL!
Cheers.
Rod
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Post by danrhodes on Apr 28, 2015 9:22:20 GMT -8
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Post by RinTin on Apr 28, 2015 10:43:38 GMT -8
As a woodworker, I like to choose specific wood species for specific applications. Notice in the link that nowhere does it say what the wood species is. White Wood can be anything, that's why it has a generic name, but is typically domestic white pine or imported spruce. A lot of Russian and other woods are imported here (West Coast) from China. Is White Wood acceptable for trailer framing? From what I have seen, White Wood is probably comparable to what was used originally in most of these old trailers. However, since I can't be certain what it is, I don't use it, but when it comes to wood, my standards are higher than the typical consumer. Doug Fir for me.
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