Yourmomm 2 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 as pictured. Need a few of these. Loving the way this one has lasted 20 years plus in rain, with no maintenance at all. Can anyone advise where I can buy them, preferably Auckland or Hamilton areas? Cheers in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 365 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 If you want machined profiles Mitchells are very good https://mitchellsjoinery.co.nz/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 174 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Rosenfeld and Kidson in Mt Wellington usually have teak https://rosenfeldkidson.co.nz/. prepare your wallet for a shock though as its damn expensive. I use Iroko when replacing old teak parts that are left to be weathered such as handrails etc, its more affordable and just as good for strength and durability in my experience. I was in Belize a few years back where the coach driver pointed out a teak plantation, the trunks were maybe 100 mm in diameter at the most , he said they were panted when he was a child and he was 44 yrs old at the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 697 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 someone may find this useful.(not my sale) https://www.trademe.co.nz/building-renovation/building-supplies/timber/other/listing-3012438767.htm?rsqid=bd56e26aa5f0486ca1c6ccdfb95132c4-001 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yourmomm 2 Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 9 hours ago, Tamure said: Sapele is fine, most tropical timbers seem to do ok. Iroko is heavy, Teak is good but soft (and spendy), Kauri is also good. treated Kaihikatea is fine, Oregon or Douglas fir is ok too. Lots of options, I cant quite work out that that stick is for it would help to know the application. Kauri can handle outside with no treatment? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 365 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Yourmomm said: Kauri can handle outside with no treatment? Stick to the hardwoods, teak or iroko. If Kauri is exposed to fresh water it can rot. i had an expensive bill to prove it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 382 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Oak (white or European) should be fine and available Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yourmomm 2 Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 Meh. $55/m for teak seemed a bit steep, so I just machined some kwila decking at $8.99/m. Job done. Nice and chunky too so should last a while. Sometimes it pays to have a boat that isn't all that flash, as bodges like this work perfectly well 😅🤣😅 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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