oak in brisbane??

[Smbjk]

Hey guys. Anyone know where I can get some oak in brisbane. Was thinking maybe some off cuts just a little hard to find! :think:

[Dominator]

I reckon roll out the barrel would be able to help. They are a cooperage in redcliff. http://www.rolloutthebarrel.com.au/contactus.html

[Smbjk]

Thanks dominator :handgestures-thumbupleft: you recon I can get oak from lets say bunnings then cut into sticks then toast :think:

[Jonno]

Where abouts are you mate? I've got a heap of spent sticks I'm to lazy to rechar if your interested

[Smbjk]

Where abouts are you mate? I've got a heap of spent sticks I'm to lazy to rechar if your interested

Hi jonno. I live in forest lake. Thanks mate :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[Dominator]

Thanks dominator :handgestures-thumbupleft: you recon I can get oak from lets say bunnings then cut into sticks then toast :think:

I highly doubt they will have the right type of oak. I had considered doing the same thing but the wrong type of wood will ruin all your hard work. Your local HBS will have toasted oak chips for $20-30. That was how I started until a group buy came up on the forum.

[MacStill]

Hey guys. Just picked up some american oak from a bloke in foestdale brisbane. He said anyone else want some just give him a call. All this for inly 2 btls :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :D
His website is http://www.bargainbarrel.com.au his contact details are on there.

Also what would the best way and sizes to prep these beauties

[Dominator]

Good stuff mate. I would plane all the crap off them so you have a nice clean surface on all sides. Then cut the staves into 100mm length then split them down the grain with an axe, so that they are square. Toast ans char to your preference.

[Stevem109r]

Yes, the ones I did, I ran the elec plane over them. Then cut to lengths. I placed a machete blade up in a vice then split the boards with a mallet as per the pic


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[db1979]

Thanks dominator :handgestures-thumbupleft: you recon I can get oak from lets say bunnings then cut into sticks then toast :think:

I highly doubt they will have the right type of oak. I had considered doing the same thing but the wrong type of wood will ruin all your hard work. Your local HBS will have toasted oak chips for $20-30. That was how I started until a group buy came up on the forum.

The tassie oak that bunnings carry is an Australian eucalypt and would be poisonous if used to age ethanol. So yeah, steer clear of it! :handgestures-thumbdown:

Unless there is some other "oak" at bunnings.

[Sam.]

Good stuff mate. I would plane all the crap off them so you have a nice clean surface on all sides. Then cut the staves into 100mm length then split them down the grain with an axe, so that they are square. Toast ans char to your preference.

You can leave the wine stain on if wish. Some do, it's a personal taste thing ;-)

[Smbjk]

Good stuff mate. I would plane all the crap off them so you have a nice clean surface on all sides. Then cut the staves into 100mm length then split them down the grain with an axe, so that they are square. Toast ans char to your preference.

You can leave the wine stain on if wish. Some do, it's a personal taste thing ;-)

Awesome :handgestures-thumbupleft: will the wine stain make much of an effect on taste?

[Dominator]

Good stuff mate. I would plane all the crap off them so you have a nice clean surface on all sides. Then cut the staves into 100mm length then split them down the grain with an axe, so that they are square. Toast ans char to your preference.

You can leave the wine stain on if wish. Some do, it's a personal taste thing ;-)

Awesome :handgestures-thumbupleft: will the wine stain make much of an effect on taste?

It wont make your spirit taste like wine if that's what your asking. It will add another dimension to your product though, if it is something you like/want is personal preference.

[MacStill]

Good stuff mate. I would plane all the crap off them so you have a nice clean surface on all sides. Then cut the staves into 100mm length then split them down the grain with an axe, so that they are square. Toast ans char to your preference.

You can leave the wine stain on if wish. Some do, it's a personal taste thing ;-)

Awesome :handgestures-thumbupleft: will the wine stain make much of an effect on taste?

It wont make your spirit taste like wine if that's what your asking. It will add another dimension to your product though, if it is something you like/want is personal preference.

I've found it very desirable for aging rum, gives a nice fruity overtone :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[r.c.barstud]

moxon timbers have american and french oak, its usually back sawn but you can get quarter sawn if you request it. i used to get it from there when i lived down south east qld years ago. i dont remember the price of it but by memory it was pretty cheap.

[Smbjk]

Good stuff mate. I would plane all the crap off them so you have a nice clean surface on all sides. Then cut the staves into 100mm length then split them down the grain with an axe, so that they are square. Toast ans char to your preference.

You can leave the wine stain on if wish. Some do, it's a personal taste thing ;-)

Awesome :handgestures-thumbupleft: will the wine stain make much of an effect on taste?

It wont make your spirit taste like wine if that's what your asking. It will add another dimension to your product though, if it is something you like/want is personal preference.

I've found it very desirable for aging rum, gives a nice fruity overtone :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Not the biggest rum fan :puke-huge: but I am about to run 50 lt macwhisky :D just a question mac how far do you fill ur boiler never done a full charge before and what do you do to stop the column from :puke-huge:

[Dominator]

General rule is don't fill your boiler over 80%. If your worried about puking, put a table spoon of cooking oil or butter in there.

[Smbjk]

General rule is don't fill your boiler over 80%. If your worried about puking, put a table spoon of cooking oil or butter in there.

Thanks dominator :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[Dyno]

I reckon roll out the barrel would be able to help. They are a cooperage in redcliff. http://www.rolloutthebarrel.com.au/contactus.html

Just picked up a 5kg box ( feels heavier) of A.Oak cuttoffs for $20....seems reasonably priced, mind you, I have no comparison other than HBS's...