How to Cut Oak Sleepers? A Professional Guide

To cut a sleeper, mark a straight line across all faces with a straight piece of timber or offcut as a guide, clamp the timber to a stable surface, then work along the line with a circular saw fitted with the appropriate blade. Because most sleepers are 100-200 mm thick, finish thicker pieces from the second face or by hand, then sand the cut ends (and seal them if the sleeper is softwood). Sle...
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How Long Will Oak Sleepers Last in the Ground?

Pillars, paths, or furniture: railway sleepers have endless uses. But whether it is garden sleepers or raised beds, it is very important it is reliable, durable, and can withstand the weather. This is why the choice of material is very important: Should you buy hardwood or softwood sleepers? One material is synonymous with durability, however: oak. An oak hardwood sleeper can last substantially...
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