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Created by EC31 > 9 months ago, 6 May 2018
EC31
NSW, 490 posts
6 May 2018 8:50PM
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Any ideas where I would find some decorative rail similar to this? Probably need a bit less than 3 metres.

Bushdog
SA, 312 posts
6 May 2018 8:52PM
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I've bought it on eBay. It's called pinrail, not sure if there's any advertised there at the moment.

EC31
NSW, 490 posts
7 May 2018 8:13AM
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Thanks Bushdog for the details. Helps to know what I am looking for.

fishmonkey
NSW, 494 posts
7 May 2018 9:02AM
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i think they are more commonly referred to as "galley" or "gallery" rails; and the turned pins are "galley" or "gallery" spindles...

wongaga
VIC, 654 posts
7 May 2018 9:03AM
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I located a mob in NZ who sold (iirc) 5 foot lengths, will try and find the link for you.

I need some too but decided I will buy the pins and make my own as I want a longer piece.

Cheers, Graeme

fishmonkey
NSW, 494 posts
7 May 2018 9:06AM
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if you wanna DIY, here is one place that sells the spindles:

www.hammersmith.com.au/hs_products/furniture-components/finials-and-spindles/fs019c-spindle-38x18-diam-pine

EC31
NSW, 490 posts
7 May 2018 11:13AM
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wongaga said..
I located a mob in NZ who sold (iirc) 5 foot lengths, will try and find the link for you.

I need some too but decided I will buy the pins and make my own as I want a longer piece.

Cheers, Graeme


Was it Fosters? fostersshipchandlery.co.nz/products/teak-pin-rail-edge-trim-l-type
They look to be the same. Bit pricey, but I cant find anyone in Australia stocking them. Quite a few in the US stock it (2 brands Whitecap and AFI Seateak) but none ship to Australia (that I have found so far). And that would be hugely expensive, although going across the ditch may not be much cheaper.

Thanks for the link Fishmonkey, although they are pine and a different shape. But perhaps I can build it myself as the L-type teak rails are available retail at Whitworths etc using those spindles.

wongaga
VIC, 654 posts
7 May 2018 12:02PM
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Yes, Fosters looks like the one I looked at. They sure are expensive. That, plus having some nice Iroko I can use for the rails is why I plan to DIY.

samsturdy
NSW, 1659 posts
7 May 2018 12:36PM
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EC, I don't know if they are still operating but there was a company called Caporn here in Sydney and they
dealt in marine timber products. They weren't cheap either.

EC31
NSW, 490 posts
7 May 2018 8:35PM
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samsturdy said..
EC, I don't know if they are still operating but there was a company called Caporn here in Sydney and they
dealt in marine timber products. They weren't cheap either.


Sam, I was sure they were in Brookvale, but can't find them anymore.
Will try Sydney Wood Industries in Mona Vale, perhaps they can point me in the right direction.

sirgallivant
NSW, 1531 posts
9 May 2018 12:08PM
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I think l can help here!

5 inutes from my place in Lilyfield:


If you want me to check it out for you, send me a pm!



wongaga
VIC, 654 posts
9 May 2018 3:49PM
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EC31 said..

samsturdy said..
EC, I don't know if they are still operating but there was a company called Caporn here in Sydney and they
dealt in marine timber products. They weren't cheap either.



Sam, I was sure they were in Brookvale, but can't find them anymore.
Will try Sydney Wood Industries in Mona Vale, perhaps they can point me in the right direction.


I was referred to Caporn some time ago, only to learn they have long since shut up shop.

EC31
NSW, 490 posts
9 May 2018 6:12PM
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Thanks SirG. I will be going to Lilyfield next week, so will detour and drop in for a look.



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