Where can i rustic wood to make a fire surround?

Tyders

Hi All,

I am looking to make 2 Rustic fire surrounds for my open fire - i was going to use sleepers (two uprights, one hoizontal on the top) but the ones i was given were treated with tar and creasote - not good for internal use as its seeped into the wood.

Does anyone know where I can get untreated sleepers or similar that have that 'old' look to them? Also what would be the best way to fix them together? i.e. i thought large bolts but would not really help the 'old' look im trying to achieve.

Any help would be great as the ones on ebay etc tend to go for £180 plus! Also If anyone knows where the ebayers who make these get their untreated
sleepers i would be grateful if you could let me know.

gmgmgm

Plenty of sleeper suppliers on Google.

Try http://www.railwaysleeper.com/ for a supplier and also good advice on fixings.

ormus

reclamation yards have loads of large section wood from old factories etc...
lot cheaper than 180 quid too!

savemoney

Some garden centres sell sleepers, no idea if they are treated with creosote