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Post by Zo Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:37 pm

Bold statement I know, what wood etc would be best?
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Post by fiver Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:44 pm

Zo wrote:Bold statement I know, what wood etc would be best?
Apple wood or fenugreek crunchie wood Laughing Laughing Laughing
i guess most wood so long as it's not the compressed stuff and untreated etc...as it's bound to get nommed up too Smile

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Post by Zo Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:49 pm

untreated timber?
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Post by fiver Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:51 pm

i'm no expert but would say yes untreated timber should be ok Smile

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Post by Sparky Fri Oct 12, 2012 9:02 pm

We used planed softwood for the runs (pine I guess). Everybun finds it quite delicious anyway...
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Post by Zo Fri Oct 12, 2012 9:18 pm

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Post by Sparky Sat Oct 13, 2012 1:23 pm

That's fine Zo Thumbs Up

Build pics and finished article pics please Very Happy
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Post by Vince the bunny Sat Oct 13, 2012 3:03 pm

I love a build project!! Can't wairt to see finished piece!
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Post by Zo Sat Oct 13, 2012 6:46 pm

Super duper, I'm going to go for a trip to b&q tomorrow, I can't promise it will be beautiful, but I'm sure it will be practical Laughing
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Post by Vince the bunny Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:53 pm

A bit like my homemade rabbit housing, if you look closely you can spot where I made a right dog's dinner of it, but at the end of the day they serve a purpose and do it well Laughing
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Post by Zo Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:31 pm

Laughing I'm really bad because I tend to start out with a rough idea and no plan and just wing it
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