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[fatcat123]

Hi all,

I need approx 1000 mcdonalds style coffee stirrers but with square edges as appose to the usual rounded. They should be between 5-7" long, and about 1/4" wide. Thickness is usually 1mm or so.

If anyone can point me in the right direction, i would be eternally grateful. I really cant be bothered squaring the ends and cutting all the round ones i have. I need them to make an 'oak' deck for my barge.

Dan

[tobyker]

Two points;
Ikea do a tool for cutting blind slats to length which might speed up the process;
Aren't you going to have to cut them all to length anyway?

[fatcat123]

No, i'm happy to lay them in the length that they are.

A model wood supply site can supply the stuff i need but its in 1m lenghts. Its slightly more appealing as it means less cutting.

Dan

[wartsilaone]

I may be able to lay my hands on a box of stirrers in time for Wicksteed if you are interested.

[fatcat123]

Not sure if im going to wicksteed yet. I've emailed a company that does them (normally in batches of 10,000) and asked if they can make a smaller box up for me.

I'll let you know if i need some.

Dan

[grasshopper]

Know anyone with a Makro, JTF, Bookers or other 'cash n carry' warehouse / wholsale card?

You should be able to find them in packets of 500 there - alternatively do you have a costa coffee or starbucks anywhere nearby ? take some pictures to prove you make model boats and you're not just a weirdo and ask to buy a packet from them. Cash talks!

[funtimefrankie]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wooden-Coffee-Tea-Stirrers-Best-Quality-1000-/130508575129?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Food_SM&hash=item1e62ead199

[fatcat123]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wooden-Coffee-Tea-Stirrers-Best-Quality-1000-/130508575129?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Food_SM&hash=item1e62ead199

They have round edges, i need square.

[fatcat123]

Know anyone with a Makro, JTF, Bookers or other 'cash n carry' warehouse / wholsale card?

You should be able to find them in packets of 500 there - alternatively do you have a costa coffee or starbucks anywhere nearby ? take some pictures to prove you make model boats and you're not just a weirdo and ask to buy a packet from them. Cash talks!

My mate has a cash n carry or Makro card so will ask him when hes next going.

Had an email back from the supplier i emailed, he's checked and all he has is round, despite them selling as square.!

Thanks for the tip


Dan

[Netleyned]

Coffee stirrers have to have rounded ends to reduce the risk of splinters as decreed by elfinsafetee   

Ned

[fatcat123]

Yeah i though as much, I have seen square around before though.

Dan

[Jonty]

  Have a look on Hobby's site (hobby.uk.com). They have 5mm x 2mm pine strip and others.

[fatcat123]

Jonty,

Found a site where i can get really thin stuff for pretty cheap. Still needs cutting to length. I'm waiting on another email to see if the company can supply the stuff i need, otherwise i'll order the beech strips.

Dan

[Bryan Young]

I've used wooden tongue depressors in the past. Lovely wood as well. Ask your GP where he gets his from. BY.

[Netleyned]

http://www.wms.co.uk/Every_Day_Surgery_Essentials_%28Medical_Consumables%29/Examinations_and_Cotton/WMS_Wooden_Tongue_Depressors_x100

They still have rounded ends 

Ned

[Nordsee]

I get mine from DFDS Ferries, when I travel from Dover to Dunkirk, they put big pots full of them ( with square edges) on the side tables with the sugar and milk. I asked and got a handful, no problem. I always ask, saves Aggro!