Tray timber

Gday,

I’m replacing timber on an old try.
I’m getting timber milled for the job.
I have messmate, red box or yellow box. Just wondering which would be best?
I plan to us 1 1/4 for the deck and 4x2 for the crossmembers.
Does that sound strong enough?

Thanks

I would say Messmate is the better timber out of these three

It grows quicker so although not as hard it will be more flexible and less likely to get a hole punched in it

As to thickness, if it isnt dried or seasoned I reckon 1" 1/4 will be to thin as when it dries or seasond it will shrink a fair bit amd will be lucky to be a inch thick

So if it's green I would go for 1" 1/2 to allow it to shrink

4x2 should be plenty

Thatsy 2 bobs worth

Paul

Thanks Paul.

1"1/2 sounds like a good idea. I reckon messmate looks better but thought it might be too soft but more flexibility makes sense.
It will be a summer project and I’ll put up some photos when it’s done.

Here's a recent Thread on this very subject...

www.hcvc.com.au/forum/truck_Chat/20365-mcgrath-trailer?start=0

Grey Box almost as strong as Iron bark but easier to work with, green timber you need to allow for shrinkage.