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Available PAR timber sizes
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toolsntat
Nordic Pine
Am I not understanding that right or does it claim they are finished PSE sizes but don't forget it needs another 3-5mm off to make it PSE....?
Contradiction?
Cheers, Andy
Contradiction?
Cheers, Andy
The only time I've bought PAR it was finished sizes from British Hardwoods priced per linear metre and perhaps expensive but the finish and squareness was so good I could edge joint the boards with no further prep.
It is a bit weird. I now realise that I'm a bit ignorant but this is a useful explanation as to the differences. Every day's a schoolday....at least for me
Planed Wood Explained | Difference between PSE and PAR
An informative article on planed wood and the various types brought to you by Woodubuy
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I was taught that if you take sawn size say 102x25 you could finish 96x19 PSE. So 6mm (1/4”) off each direction. However there is no such a variety out there. Take 50x25 sawn. My local joinery supplier provides excellent 45x 22 PSE whereas Wicks would be barely 42x18.
My current approach is to ask and measure if it is a different supplier
My current approach is to ask and measure if it is a different supplier
Phil
Old Oak
The clear pine that I have been buying for the bee hives is ex sawmill.
It comes in at approx 154mm wide and 25.5mm thick. Lengths usually 3600mm.
The timber merchant then planes for me. I stand at the planer and he first takes off 0.5mm on one side then turns over and repeats. Inspection per side.
We generally end up with 23.5 to 22.5
They then trim the edges on the saw.
I regard this as PAR as the boards can be joined as is.
I will do a WIP at some stage showing how this excellent board reacts when sawing )(*&%%@!#%^
It comes in at approx 154mm wide and 25.5mm thick. Lengths usually 3600mm.
The timber merchant then planes for me. I stand at the planer and he first takes off 0.5mm on one side then turns over and repeats. Inspection per side.
We generally end up with 23.5 to 22.5
They then trim the edges on the saw.
I regard this as PAR as the boards can be joined as is.
I will do a WIP at some stage showing how this excellent board reacts when sawing )(*&%%@!#%^