American Timber Turning Blank Proposal

[weisyboy]

i have been contacted by a timber merchant from america about carrying some of his stock and "Ambrosia Maple" in perticular.

he recons it is a briliant turning timber an it sure looks nice.

what i was wondering is would there be any inters in it i have attached some pics so you can see what its like.

[lubbing5cherubs]

very nice

[rodl]

I like it any idea as to what the cost would be

Rod

[Evan Pavlidis]

Gooday weisyboy,

Some American timbers are awsome; can you provide other species you will stock and include blank sizes and pricing.

Thanks, Evan

[Elbow]

I'd be interested Carl:2tsup:
Allan

[weisyboy]

am in the process of getting prices and more pics of the other timbers.

not sure what the minimum order is thow.

prices should be prettty good.

[DJ’s Timber]

Very nice timber Carl, but I'd be checking with AQIS (http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis) first if you haven't done so yet, as it is a timber that has been affected by a beetle and may not be allowed in the country

[oldiephred]

The ambrosia maple looks a lot like what we call spalted maple or spalted birch. It is about 90% of what I work with because in Eastern Canada it is readily available , and no two pieces are ever the same. When certain species of birch and maple get old thay start to decay inside (a lot like people) and the fungus causes them to have brown, black, pink, red, yellow, etc. coloration. The wood is usually softer than regular hardwood.
HOWEVER:I stress that it LOOKS like the wood in your picture. In fact they might be two entirely different animals.

[OGYT]

I've turned one piece of it... on Old Griz... It's beautiful wood, and is specifically infested with the ambrosia beetle (larva). It bores into the tree, and if you look closely you can see the tiny little holes in this bowl (Pics 2 & 3) little black spots.
The moisture getting into the wood through those holes and something from the larva, causes the stains.
Don't know if the authorities will let it into the country. But it would be worth it if they will!!:2tsup:

[CV Turner]

Hey Weisyboy!
I would be interested when more details are known. I will await further developments.
Russell

[weisyboy]

i have contacted customs and importing should be no problem.

still wating on more info fromm te seller.

[TTIT]

I got a piece in from the US with a sample swap I was doing and it had to be irradiated at my expense - could make it VERY expensive for you!:C

[flynnsart]

You might check out if it has been kiln dried, and in that case may be fine.

Donna

[weisyboy]

good thinking 99

[weisyboy]

ok i can get it for $5 per board foot plus shiping and he can get it fumagated.

ofcourse the price would go up with delivery fumagation and a little sompthing for my troubles.


what do we think is it worth it?.

would boxmakers etc be interested in boards?

[bowl-basher]

Hi Carl
I would be interested in some bowl blanks if you go ahead with it:p:p looks fab
Bowl Basher

[bowl-basher]

count me in let me know when it is in stock
Bowl Basher

[weisyboy]

Ok Here it is

these prices are what you would pay including heat treatment/iradiation and delivery to me in brisbane.

Pen blanks,
All are 3/4" x 3/4" x 5" unless stated.
Cocobolo $2
Bocote $.2
Kingwood $2.50 5/8" x 5/8" x 5" $2
Tulipwood $2.50 5/8" x 5/8" x 5" $2
Canarywood $2
Zebrawood $2
Wenge $2
Ambrosia Maple Endgrain $2
Honduran Rosewood $2
Maple Burl $4
Spalted Maple $4

only problem with the pen blanks is there is a minumum order of 100 peices of each species. :C
if there is enough people interested then we can put in a collective order:2tsup:.
if we order more i may be able to get cheeper to:;.


ambrosia maple spindle blanks
2 x 2 x 12" $10
3 x 3 x 12" $15
4 x 4 x 12" $19

Ambrosia Maple bowl blanks

Will come assorted sizes from 7 x 7 x 2" thick and larger. We can cut
sizes close to what you want but we would rather have a range of sizes
to be between. All bowl blanks are $0.11c/cubic inch (eg 8 x 8 x 3" $21.10)

Cherry & Walnut bowl blanks
Cherry $0.10/cubic inch (8" x 8" x 3" = $19.20)
wallnut $0.11/cubic inch(8" x 8" x 3" = $21.10)

anyone interested

[weisyboy]

just thaught id mention these are the maxamum prices they can and probably will come down once i place the order and arange everything.

[Sawdust Maker]

Weisy
I'd be interested in some bowl blanks ... and possibly pen blanks to round out your order.
do you want specifics now or a general indication of desire?

and thanks for offering

oh probably the A maple

[ss_11000]

carl...i'll be in for some pen blanks. not sure how many yet or what type.

they're cheap for those species!!!!

[weisyboy]

a general idea of what species you are interested in would be good.

and also an idea of quantity say 1-10, 10-20, 20-30, 30-50, you get the idea.

for the pen blanks that is:2tsup:

i wont hold you to it.

[ss_11000]

Pen blanks,
All are 3/4" x 3/4" x 5" unless stated.

Cocobolo $2
Kingwood $2.50 5/8" x 5/8" x 5" $2
Zebrawood $2
Wenge $2
Ambrosia Maple Endgrain $2
spalted Maple $4




ambrosia maple spindle blanks
4 x 4 x 12" $19

Ambrosia Maple bowl blanks
10 by 3 round = $26

anyone interested


thats what i'm interested in

what time frame are we looking at? a month ( or so ) in time would be best for me atm

cheers

btw - 5 of each pen blank would do me. maybe more if you need numbers.

[Sawdust Maker]

Stirlo
I'm impressed
At my age I remember there is a quadratic equation!

[rodl]

Weisyboy

I am interested in the pen blanks list below:
A. MAPLE 10
SPALTED MAPLE 5
MAPLE BURL 5
COCOBOLO 5
KINGWOOD 5

Rod

[Dangermouse]

definitely interested!

Cocobolo x10
Bocote x10
Zebrawood x5
Wenge x5
Honduran Rosewood x5+

Dave

[weisyboy]

ss_1100 and rodl what size kingwood would you be interested in?

ss_1100 that 10" x 3" round ($26) u asked for will have to be 10" x 10" x 3" ($33) as they dont like cutting to round to mutch waste. i can cut it to round for you and you may be able to use the bits for segmented things or pen blanks sorry about that.

it looking good so far.

[lubbing5cherubs]

bowl blanks and spindle blanks interest me. I have lots of pen blanks
Cherry (8" x 8" x 3" = $19.20) x 2
wallnut(8" x 8" x 3" = $21.10) x3

Ambroya Maple

2 x 2 x 12" $10 x1
3 x 3 x 12" $15 x1
4 x 4 x 12" $19 x1

thanks Toni

I love walnut.

[funkychicken]

I might get 2 of each pen blank

[ss_11000]

ss_1100 and rodl what size kingwood would you be interested in?just a normal pen blanks size

ss_1100 that 10" x 3" round ($26) u asked for will have to be 10" x 10" x 3" ($33) as they dont like cutting to round to mutch waste. i can cut it to round for you and you may be able to use the bits for segmented things or pen blanks sorry about that.
no worries.
it looking good so far.
cheers

[sundowner]

Ok Here it is

these prices are what you would pay including heat treatment/iradiation and delivery to me in brisbane.

Pen blanks,
All are 3/4" x 3/4" x 5" unless stated.
Cocobolo $2
Bocote $.2
Kingwood $2.50 5/8" x 5/8" x 5" $2
Tulipwood $2.50 5/8" x 5/8" x 5" $2
Canarywood $2
Zebrawood $2
Wenge $2
Ambrosia Maple Endgrain $2
Honduran Rosewood $2
Maple Burl $4
Spalted Maple $4

only problem with the pen blanks is there is a minumum order of 100 peices of each species. :C
if there is enough people interested then we can put in a collective order:2tsup:.
if we order more i may be able to get cheeper to:;.


ambrosia maple spindle blanks
2 x 2 x 12" $10
3 x 3 x 12" $15
4 x 4 x 12" $19

Ambrosia Maple bowl blanks

Will come assorted sizes from 7 x 7 x 2" thick and larger. We can cut
sizes close to what you want but we would rather have a range of sizes
to be between. All bowl blanks are $0.11c/cubic inch (eg 8 x 8 x 3" $21.10)

Cherry & Walnut bowl blanks
Cherry $0.10/cubic inch (8" x 8" x 3" = $19.20)
wallnut $0.11/cubic inch(8" x 8" x 3" = $21.10)

anyone interestedweisyboy hi 2 of each pen blank wood be good,cheers sundowner

[weisyboy]

ok so far we have

cocobolo - 24
bocote - 14
kingwood - 9
tulipwood - 4
canarywood - 4
zebra wood - 14
wenge - 14
A, Maple Endgrain - 19
H, Rosewood - 10
maple burl - 9
spalted Maple - 14

so we sitill have a way to go.

im wondering if i should start a new thread or weather one of the mods could change the title to "american timber offer" or sompthing.

[DJ’s Timber]

weather one of the mods could change the title to "american timber offer" or sompthing.

Consider it done

[rodl]

ss_1100 and rodl what size kingwood would you be interested in?

ss_1100 that 10" x 3" round ($26) u asked for will have to be 10" x 10" x 3" ($33) as they dont like cutting to round to mutch waste. i can cut it to round for you and you may be able to use the bits for segmented things or pen blanks sorry about that.

it looking good so far.
..



Weisyboy 3/4 x 3/4 kingwood thanks

Rod

[Dangermouse]

Weisyboy,

If you can get the kingwood in 3/4x3/4, put me down for half a dozen. Can you get the tulipwood in the same size or is that definately 5/8" only?

many thanks for organising this. :2tsup:

cheers

DM

[weisyboy]

na mate it is in both aswell.

those 2 come in bothe sizes for some reason?

[Dangermouse]

Cool, put me down for half a dozen 3/4" tulipwood as well, please!:2tsup:

[bowl-basher]

Thanks Carl
put me down for a couple of the largest bowl blanks and a couple of the 4x4x12 spindle blanks
thanks again
Bowl Basher

[bowl-basher]

bit stupid not to say what timber I would like the Ambrosia thanks

[weisyboy]

gday bowl basher

what size are we lookingat for the bowl blanks?

12" x 12" x 6"? bigger or smaller?

[Outbackrr]

Carl, put me down for an 8" x 8" x 4" Ambrosia Maple and an 8" x 8" x 4" Cherry

Cheers

Noel

[schaf]

Hi Weisy,

my order thanks, all 3/4 x 3/4 x 5

pen blanks cocobolo 5
kingwood 5
Ambrosie maple 5
Bocote 5

Weisy, is this a one off delivery or will it be ongoing.

Many thanks
regards
Terry

[weisyboy]

it will be an ongoing thing.

i am just trying to get an idea of what people want and get preorders to pay for shiping etc as i have to buy 100 of each timber in the turning blanks.

as for the other blanks if i get enough intret i could place and order every couple of months.

[bowl-basher]

Carl 12 X12 x 6 is ok wit me or a bit smaller 10 x10 or even 8 x8 I will take what you can get
thanks again
B B

[jm0811]

Hi I would like to place an order for pen blanks, all 3/4" x 3/4" x 5"

Cocobolo, 10 of.
Bocote, 5 of.
Kingwood, 5 of.
Tulipwood, 5 of.
Maple Burl, 5 of.
Spalted Maple 5 of.

Cheers,
John

[weisyboy]

gday

just an update i can also get these timbers in 8" x 4" and any length (within reason as it needs to bi shped)

(Prunus serotina) Cherry
(Quercus alba) White Oak
(Quercus rubra) Red Oak
(lex opaca) or (Llex aquifolium) Wild Holly
(Carya illinoensis) Pecan/Hickory
(Juglans nigra) Walnut
(Tilia americana) Bass wood for carving
Butternut
(Fraxinus americana) White Ash
(Juniperus virginiana) Red Cedar
(Cedrela odorata) Known as Cigar-Box or Spanish Cedar

no prices as yet as i need to see if there is any intest.

[ss_11000]

interested in cherry, hickory if the prices are right. any idea at all carl?

[weisyboy]

what lengths are we looking here.

[ss_11000]

10" or thereabouts

basically goblet blanks. 8 by 4 by 10 could be split into two 4 by 4 by 10 blanks:) - thats what i would do anyway:shrug: maybe try a few boxes:?

[schaf]

Hi carl,

Bass wood carving blanks sound good. Can you give a idea of block size available and of course price,. Prefered sizes are 4 x4, 6 x6 and 8 x 8.

Thanks
terry

[HappyHammer]

Carl, I'm interested in the following please....


Pen blanks,
All are 3/4" x 3/4" x 5" unless stated.
Cocobolo $2 x2
Bocote $.2 x2
Tulipwood $2.50 5/8" x 5/8" x 5" $2 x2
Zebrawood $2 x2
Wenge $2 x4
Ambrosia Maple Endgrain $2 x4
Honduran Rosewood $2 x2
Maple Burl $4 x2
Spalted Maple $4 x2

ambrosia maple spindle blanks
2 x 2 x 12" $10 x1
4 x 4 x 12" $19 x1

Ambrosia Maple bowl blanks
8 x 8 x 3" $21.10 x1

Also interested in following depending on price.

gday

just an update i can also get these timbers in 8" x 4" and any length (within reason as it needs to bi shped)

(Carya illinoensis) Pecan/Hickory 2m
(Tilia americana) Bass wood for carving 1m

no prices as yet as i need to see if there is any intest.

HH.

[weisyboy]

we are getting there boys will be placing the order on the 1 of april.

so far iv got

cocobolo - 41
bocote - 26
kingwood - 20
tulipwood - 17
canarywood - 4
zebrawood - 16
wenge - 18
A, Maple Endgrain - 28
houduran rosewood - 16
maple burl - 16
spalted maple - 21

cherry
2 - 8x8x4
1 - 8x8x4

wallnut
3 - 8x8x3

A, Maple
2 - 2x2x12
1 - 3x3x12
5 - 4x4x12
1 - 10x10x3
1 - 10x10x6
1 - 8x8x4
1 - 8x8x3

[DJ’s Timber]

I'll take the following

Pen Blanks

5- Cocobolo $2
5- Bocote $2
4- Kingwood $2.50 5/8" x 5/8" x 5" $2
4- Tulipwood $2.50 5/8" x 5/8" x 5" $2
5- Canarywood $2
5- Zebrawood $2
5- Wenge $2
5- Ambrosia Maple Endgrain $2
5- Honduran Rosewood $2
2- Maple Burl $4
2- Spalted Maple $4

Ambrosia Maple Spindle Blanks

2- 4 x 4 x 12" $19 but only if no end checking, will need the full 12"

[Sawdust Maker]

Weisy
I'd be interested in some bowl blanks ... and possibly pen blanks to round out your order.
do you want specifics now or a general indication of desire?

and thanks for offering

oh probably the A maple


Weisyboy

don't think I ever actually indicated what I'd like, just that I'm interested
so to make a decision I'd like:
ambrosia maple
8 x 8 x 4
8 x 8 x 3
walnut
8 x 8 x 3

thanks heaps

[bowl-basher]

Carl
Addinn for me one 8x8 x4 Wallnut
Thanks
BB

[weisyboy]

that beffed up the order a bit.

[lubbing5cherubs]

Mate would the wild holly be the white wood or is that something different?
Toni

[weisyboy]

not sure havent recived any pics

[dlim2986]

It might not be worth it bring in Wenge and Zebrano. I can get some off cuts here from furniture makers and kitchen makers.

$1/pen at 18mm x 18mm x 120mm.

PM me if you want some.

[weisyboy]

how mutch can u get?

im gonna get 100 blans can u supply that quantity?

[dlim2986]

Yeah, should be able to get that much if you really wanted that much. Shouldn't be a problem.

[weisyboy]

ok that will reduce the importing cost.

i need to keep it under $1000 to avoid paying fees etc.

[weisyboy]

gday

only 3 days left get in before its to late.

we still need some more pen blank orders or ill be stuck with the rest.
the price will go up after this offer.

i will not be placing a nother order for atleast 6 months depending on intrest.

[Dangermouse]

ok,

Bump up my honduran rosewood from 5 to 10.

(can't let rosewood go homeless :D)

ta

[graham355]

Hi Carl,
I would like BIG bowl blanks - up to 22 inch round. Maple , walnut cherrry etc.
How are you shipping this from the states?
Also 2 each of the maple and cherry in 2 inch square by 18 - 24 inch long.
Please let me know before ordering.
Cheers,
Graham.

[dlim2986]

Also 2 each of the maple and cherry in 2 inch square by 18 - 24 inch long.


What do people normally make with 2 inch square by 24 inch long stock?

I assume salt and pepper grinders?

[ss_11000]

hey carl

any update on the 'goblet' blanks prices:?

form what i can tell i have ordered $120 plus the goblet blanks plus the postage.

cheers

[weisyboy]

i am working on it guys but haven heard back from the bloke at the other end i willl stick a rocket up him today.

[woodwork wally]

Hi Carl I would be in for up to $40 or so worth if that is any help to you . I guess its a case of something differant and also good looking to try Let me know what happens Regards Wally

[weisyboy]

what did u want wally?

[jm0811]

Hi I would like to place an order for pen blanks, all 3/4" x 3/4" x 5"

Cocobolo, 10 of.
Bocote, 5 of.
Kingwood, 5 of.
Tulipwood, 5 of.
Maple Burl, 5 of.
Spalted Maple 5 of.

Cheers,
John

If its not too late to add to my order the following also:

Honduran Rosewood, 5 of.
Ambrosia Maple Endgrain, 5 of.

Thanks,
John

[weisyboy]

ok here is the order i will be placing tomorow.

pen blanks

cocobolo, bocote, kingwood, tulipwood, canarywood, zebrawood, wenge, ambrosia mapel end grain, hounduran rosewood, mapleburl, splated maple.
100 of each in 3/4" x 3/4". not all orderd but ill offload the rest on ebay etc.

bowl blanks

A' maple
2 - 8" x 8" x 3" (happy_hammer, sawdustmaker)
2 - 8" x 8" x 4" (outbackrr, sawdustmaker)
1 - 10" x 10" x 3" (ss_1100)
1 - 10" x 10" x 6" (bowl basher)

wallnut
4 - 8" x 8" x 3" (lubing5cherubs(3), sawdust maker)
1 - 8" x 8" x 4" (bowl basher)

cherry
2 - 8" x 8" x 3" (lubingscherubs)
1 - 8" x 8" x 4" (outbackrr)

spindle blanks

2 - 2" x 2" x 12" (lubing5cherubs, happy_hammer)
1 - 3" x 3" x 12" (lubing5cherubs)
7 - 4" x 4" x 12" (lubing5cherubs, ss_1100, Bowl Basher(2), happy_hammer, DJ'S timber(2))

happy_hammer, ss_1100, Scaf, i am checking on those other bits and will get them included if he can do them no obligation on your part.

i will be placing an order tomorow at 8am aprox so if there are anny last minute orders or i have left u out please let me know asap.

i will have final prices once i hear back and will not tell hi to go ahead untill i have emailed everybody and made sure they are ok with it.

[weisyboy]

emaild him this smorning with the list

100 of each pen blank and all the other bits and peices. and am awateing a price confirnation after he gets quotes for iradiation and shipping.

anyone else wanting to get in on this in the mean time or wants to increase there order please email me and ill add them to the final order.

also all peices not pre orderd will be sold with a mark up to cover expences etc.


also is there someone over near teh port of brisbane that could do a pickup for me?
pick them up and send them out to me. i am willing to pay in timber or other. might save some money for u all on shiping. will wait and see what his price is.

[weisyboy]

just an update.

i have hearn nothing from choice woods as yet and wll email him tomorow if there is still nothing.

i can also offer my pen blanks to everyone for a reduced price.

aussie red cedar - $1
mango - $1
mahogany - $0.90c
cadagi - $1
red ironbark - $0.85c
bloodwood - $0.85c
spottygum - $0.85c
white stringy bark - $0.85c
QLD bluegum (forest red gum) - $1
shee oak - $1

an i have a heap of other blanks here that i will reduce for anyone partisapatin in the american order.

Swamp Mahogany 100mm - 260mm x 75mm
Camphor Laurel 60mm - 250mm x 50mm - 80mm
Cadagi 60mm - 300mm x 50mm - 80mm
Silky Oak 80mm - 300mm x 50mm - 100mm (+ natural top)
as well as many others.

[Sawdust Maker]

Weisy
Sorry to put the pressure on
but is there any news?
cheers
SM

[weisyboy]

turns out after emailing him to see how he was getting on he never got the order email so i resent it on mundy.

sorry for the dellay but i wil email him this arvo to see how hes getting on.

[Rum Pig]

Hi Carl I have read this tread to late but if anyone re-negs on there order I may be willing to take it off your hands for the appropriate $s if not will certainly be interested in your next order I guess that is what I get for not doing my daily duties.:doh:

Cheers Justin:drink2:

[weisyboy]

justin its not to late what did u want i have heaps of extra pen blanks as i had to order 100 of each and i can add to the others if you want.

[ss_11000]

Hi Carl I have read this tread to late but if anyone re-negs on there order I may be willing to take it off your hands for the appropriate if not will certainly be interested in your next order I guess that is what I get for not doing my daily duties.:doh:

Cheers Justin:drink2:
perfect...you can take my order if you want.:2tsup:

i have something else that takes priority:D ( even over a cheap vicmarc:oo: ).


so i need to start saving my pennies...so if you want what is in my order or part of...let me know.:cool:

carl, if no one wants to take it, ( and its too late for you to withdraw it ). i'll still take it so you arent in dept.:)

cheers

[weisyboy]

thats ok stirlo so long as everybody dosent pull out.

[woodwork wally]

Hi Carl count me in for 1 each ambrosia maple , cherry , & walnut all 8" x 8" x3" and send pm when you want the money thanks and regards WW Wally

[weisyboy]

i got your email wal

got a mesage from the american mob today saying he hasent forgotten about us but is having trouble getting it fumagated.