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A bit of wood

HiArt99
HiArt99 Posts: 14 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
I need a bit of wood (or something solid) to prop up something. It doesn't need to be fancy, just 300mm high, preferably 750mm long and roughly 40mm deep. An off cut would be great.

Can anyone suggest where I can acquire such a beast?

Thanks

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  • ic
    ic Posts: 3,481 Forumite
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    a skip? :money:
  • Errata
    Errata Posts: 38,230 Forumite
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    Try your local wood yard, they will be able to cut you a piece to your measurements for a few quid all in.
    .................:)....I'm smiling because I have no idea what's going on ...:)
  • aliasojo
    aliasojo Posts: 23,053 Forumite
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    edited 1 March 2012 at 5:24PM
    Not all wood yards will cut for you in my experience (although maybe the couple I'm thinking of were more trade pick up places to be fair).

    B&Q usually have a section where you can find offcuts or damaged pieces. If there is something suitable but the wrong size, they will cut it for you. I believe Homebase do the same.
    Herman - MP for all! :)
  • DVardysShadow
    DVardysShadow Posts: 18,949 Forumite
    If it is not fancy, then a skip. It sounds like something you could cut from a discarded worktop. Or if you find timber which will allow you to cut 2 of the dimensions, you may need to to a little nailing to put 2 pieces together.
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  • panchenlama
    panchenlama Posts: 160 Forumite
    trees . .
    As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.
  • cheekyweegit
    cheekyweegit Posts: 1,213 Forumite
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    Freecycle / freegle ? Or if your near Dundee I'm sure I could find something to suit in my loft....
  • southcoastrgi
    southcoastrgi Posts: 6,298 Forumite
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    Is it the 1st April already ?
    I'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.

    You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.
  • nickj_2
    nickj_2 Posts: 7,052 Forumite
    cut a leg off your dining room table, unless that's what you need proping up
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