thanks for the reply lads, very helpful.

hi Etienne,
yes i emailed you a few months ago when i was researching this project. im studying to become a woodwork teacher in university of limerick, but im based in mayo for the summer.

id love to have a look at your set up, as this project of mine will have a large impact on my degree leaving college next year! i will give you a shout this week, thanks a milll.

Brian Mc Donagh
Materials & Construction Education
University Of Limerick

: Hi Brian. I think we may have corresponded before. Where are you based?

: You could try

: http://www.adanack.com/

: They claim to be the biggest importers of cedar in the country. They operate
: out of Tralee.

: I imported planks from Canada through the USA with the help of a friend.
: (WRC) I still have loads, But it was expensive and complicated and I was
: hammered for import duty as well. I wouldn't bother doing it again.

: If I had to go abroad for cedar again I would get it pre-milled and save
: money on weight and bulk.

: Unfortunately our small numbers here in Ireland mean that specialist stuff is
: always hard to come by. We all make do with a bit of extra lateral
: thinking and, often, some added expense, as well as putting up with the
: inevitable bit of compromise, especially in regard to accessing unusual
: woods.

: From your email address you are a student. Where?? I live near sneem. If you
: are in my area at any time feel free to drop in. I would be happy to show
: you around my setup. Tel: 064 - 45108

: Etienne