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   hammer1 | Jan 23, 2006 08:01am | #1

   Paul, I think what you want to search for are "peeled logs". This company may have what you want.

   http://www.akerwoods.com/

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

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   UnclePablo | Jan 24, 2006 03:07am | #3

   Exactly what I'm after. I'll call them in the a.m.

   Thanks,

   -Paul

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   notDusty | Jan 23, 2006 08:20am | #2

   Paul ,           Peeler cores   would be perfect . Also from your local building supply yard fence posts come in different diameters 6" should be available .

                          good   luck                     dusty

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   UnclePablo | Jan 24, 2006 03:10am | #4

   Never heard the term "peeler cores" before now. That's probably why my supply guy didn't know what I was after. I thought about fence posts, but I couldn't locate any that were dry.

   Thanks,

   -Paul

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   MikeHennessy | Jan 25, 2006 04:16pm | #5

   A peeler core is what's left over after they run it through a veneer mill and strip off all the veneer they can get. I'm not sure, but I doubt they are really "dry". If you need/want them dry, you may want to put a moisture meter on 'em and, if they aren't dry enough, take them dowm to your local mill and have them put them in their kiln for a spell.

   Mike HennessyPittsburgh, PA

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   UnclePablo | Jan 26, 2006 03:30am | #6

   Thanks for the info, Mike.

   -Paul

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   KiddervilleAcres | Feb 13, 2006 05:12am | #7

   Hi Mike,

   Wouldn't these peeler cores end up being primarily pith from the center of the log?Bob @ Kidderville Acres

   Use whatever tool needed to Git 'r Done!

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   forestgirl | Feb 18, 2006 05:34pm | #8

   We used to use peeler cores for fencing horses.  Truth be told, I didn't know you could get the untreated -- ours were always treated for rot resistance.  Amazingly enough, they tended to stay straight and true.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   UnclePablo | Feb 19, 2006 02:19pm | #9

   Thanks for the response. My boss ended up getting what were essentially fence posts that hadn't hit the pressure treating tank yet. They would not have been my first choice. They were pretty wet when we milled 'em and although the project called for rustic, I'm afraid they will check and  twist a little too "rustic" once they dry out. We'll see......

   Thanks again,

   -Paul

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   notDusty | Feb 21, 2006 01:13am | #10

   Hi Pablo ,

                    I know your boss already got some fence posts to use but ,,, another product that could possibly be used for your application is what is called Log Cabin siding . It comes in several different sizes and is usually ship lapped , and should be dry and stable .

             regards  dusty

                    

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   UnclePablo | Feb 21, 2006 11:43pm | #11

   Thanks for the info, I'll file it away

   -Paul