[joesuematura]

where can I find American Railroad ties as flooring?

 

[oh'mike]

I never heard of making any thing out of railroad ties----The creosote .metal and stones would be kind of rough on a sawyers blades---

 

[rusty baker]

Aren't creosote fumes dangerous to breathe?

http://www.losh.ucla.edu/losh/resources-publications/fact-sheets/creosote_english.pdf

 

[oh'mike]

My dad loved that stuff----It would burn your skin and send you screaming if it got into your eyes!

 

[Leah Frances]

My dad loved that stuff----It would burn your skin and send you screaming if it got into your eyes!

I got a pretty brutal chemical burn hauling railroad ties around one summer. I was throwing them up on my shoulder and the creosote soaked right into me along with my sweat. It was like the worst sunburn I've ever had.

 

[Bud Cline]

where can I find American Railroad ties as flooring?

You don't want to do that! Choose something else.

 

[oh'mike]

You don't want to do that! Choose something else.

Imagine the reducer that would be needed at the door way.

 

[Bud Cline]

And the oily creosote footprints EVERYWHERE!:yes:

 

[epson]

So I guess in order to nail this floor down you would use rail road spikes. And don’t forget all those black hand prints on the walls.

 

[Bud Cline]

Any and all fasteners would have to be predrilled.

 

[epson]

Any and all fasteners would have to be predrilled.

What’s the fun in that? A good old sledge hammer and some muscle will get it done…

 

[Maintenance 6]

Creosote is also carcinogenic, so don't let your laboratory rats play on the floor.

 

[Bud Cline]

A good old sledge hammer and some muscle will get it done…

Not really!!!

I spent thirteen years building railroad tie retaining walls for the Army Corps of Engineers and I can assure you a good old sledge hammer and some muscle will NOT get it done…:no:

 

[Leah Frances]

What do you want to bet this 'idea' was from some home improvement show???? I can just picture it: 'Rustic' 'Rich Texture' 'recycling old materials'
:laughing:

 

[Bud Cline]

Well if Joe and Sue ever return we will ask them where they got the idea. THAT is a mighty BAD IDEA!

 

[judy emerick]

railroad ties for flooring is beautiful, CAVE B Winery in Washington has them and OMG it is something to see. I just need to know where to get them,

 

[Bud Cline]

Ask the winery.

 

[rusty baker]

railroad ties for flooring is beautiful, CAVE B Winery in Washington has them and OMG it is something to see. I just need to know where to get them,

I would doubt that they are using regular railroad ties. Creosote is a known carcinogen and it's illegal to use it anywhere that any thing for human comsumption is prepared or consumed. Besides, the smell would overwhelm the wine smell.

 

[Bud Cline]

To say nothing of the hemorrhaging chemicals and tracking same everywhere. I'm sure is nothing more than large-cut stock that is untreated. Call a saw mill.