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Pets & Working Animals => Horses, ponies, donkeys & mules => Topic started by: mellowyellow on March 16, 2011, 10:00:53 am

Title: Suitable wood for shafts
Post by: mellowyellow on March 16, 2011, 10:00:53 am

Well i've been out bargain hunting again and found a great little dray cart for a shetland however the shafts do need a bit of attention, i'm thinking of completley replacing them but not sure what wood would be suitable  ???
Any ideas  :horse:

Title: Re: Suitable wood for shafts
Post by: Blinkers on March 16, 2011, 11:47:10 am

Ash is commonly used and has a nice grain if you're varnishing it  :D

Title: Re: Suitable wood for shafts
Post by: Pony-n-trap on March 22, 2011, 09:52:19 pm

Yes, ash is the wood used for shafts.