The Sign Maker: Wooden Posts, Oak Posts, Painted Post Post With Hanging Arm, Free Standing Posts
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Wooden Posts - The Timbers
Oak
Oak is a very beautiful timber as well as being hard heavy and very durable. It has been used for generations and if cared for, can last for many generations. We treat the oak posts, fisrt with a fungicide, a base coat and three coats of a vapour permeable and flexible acrylic varnish. Finally a coating of wood care milk to prolong the lifespan of the varnish.
Iroko
Iroko, quite a bit cheaper than Oak, is a harwood, similar to teak in appearance. It is medium density timber which is very stable, naturally oily and therefore highly durable. We treat it with Devon Wood Oil - This product is unlike any of the commercial wood oils is made from natural products, one of the main ingredients is pure turpentine from the turpentine tree instead of using petroleum solvents.
Painted Hardwood and Softwood
We paint both hardwood and softwood posts with a very hard-wearing polyurethane paint, which is mixed with a hardener before spraying. This ensures durability and long-lasting beauty. The hardwood we usually use is Sapele - a very stable timber. Hardwoods do last longer than sofftwoods.
Wooden Post Sizes
The standard post sizes are 45mm x 45mm, 58mm 58mm, 70mm x 70mm and 95mm x 95mm - the most popular being 70mm x 70mm. We are able to source timber in larger sizes to accommodate bigger post requirements. Standard lengths are up to 3m (10ft) but we can accommodate lengths up to 5m (16ft)
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Morticed or Front Fixed
Arch Topped Oak Sign Morticed into Posts
Painted Ladder Sign with Morticed Joints
Iroko Entrance Sign with Morticed Joints.
Morticed and front-fixed are two distinct ways to attach wooden signs to posts. A morticed joint involves cutting recesses (mortices) into the posts and corresponding projections (tenons) on the sign, creating an interlocking connection. This method yields exceptional strength, stability, and a visually seamless, traditional appearance. However, it requires precise woodworking and results in some timber loss within the joint. Cost £15 per morticed joint.
Conversely, a front-fixed sign is directly attached to the post using screws, which we hide with wooden plugs. This approach is simpler and quicker without timber loss. While secure, its stability relies on the strength of the fixings and may not offer the same inherent rigidity as a morticed joint, particularly for larger signs. Cost £1.50 per hidden fixing.
Oak Ladder Sign - Front Fixed
Painted Hardwood Sign - Front Fixed
Iroko Sign - Front Fixed - Hidden Fixing
Wooden Post with Arm & Fittings for Hanging Sign
95x95mm Iroko Post with Arm with extra support bracket for large sign. Shaped Top.
70x70mm Painted Hardwood Post with Arm with standard stainless steel fittings. Standard Top.
The Exmoor Post and Arm - A special 70x70mm Oak Post with Arm. Shaped Top. Standard fittings.
The basic Rustic Post with Arm. Made using tanalised softwood. Fittings adjusted to suit this aluminium sign.
For natural timber, we offer beautiful Oak and the hardwood Iroko. Oak is a very strong, durable, and heavy hardwood, but is the more expensive option. It's typically finished with a tough satin varnish or a black wood preservative, though Osmo Oil is also suitable. Iroko is a hardwood, known for its high natural oil content. We just finish it with a treatment of Devon Oil.
For painted posts and arms, Sapele is a stable hardwood timber. It does however requires thorough treatment, which makes it well-suited for painted finishes.
Softwood is a more budget-friendly choice but offers less durability compared to Sapele.
Finally, we offer a good value rustic post and arm made from tanalised softwood timber. This timber is pressure-treated with preservatives, enhancing its durability.
The standard post height is 2.4m or 2.7m (8ft or 9 ft), with an arm morticed into the post to fit the sign length. If ordering a post without a sign, please specify the desired arm length. The timber size can be 70mm x 70mm or 95mm x 95mm.
As standard we supply stainless steel fittings - 4 eyeplates and 2 quick links. However we can upgrade to black wrought iron hooks and rings.
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