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   CurlyWoods | Aug 22, 2005 09:30pm | #1

   We have some quarter saen Sycamore in 4/4 stock that has the ribbon stripes that I believe that you are requesting. It is like a widely spaced ropey looking curl. Contact us at the link in my sig line if we might be of service to you.

   Michael Mastin

   Curly Woods

   Figured Hardwood Lumber Sales

   McKinney, Texas

   Toll-free: 866.Mr.Woods

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   webdesigner | Aug 22, 2005 09:46pm | #2

   Thanks for the response Michael.Do you have a minium order price?
   I need a board at 5" to 6" wide, 2' to 3' long.
   Does 4/4 thickness mean 4" thick?
   How much is this?

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   CurlyWoods | Aug 22, 2005 09:58pm | #4

   No, 4/4 is a National Hardwood Lumber Association standard measurement for rough sawn lumber that is approx. 1" thick. When you see 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4, etc, in reference to lumber, these numbers are indicators of rough sawn thickness in 1/4" increments. So 6/4 lumber is rough sawn to slightly over 1 1/2" thick, 8/4 is rough sawn to approx. 2", etc.
   I will have to check what we have available, but most all of our lumber is tyically no less than 7' in length and more often 8' and longer. We will sometimes have boards that we have cut that might fit your needs, but I will have to check our inventory. The 4/4 ribbon figured quarter sawn Sycamore is $7.00/BF. The standard 4/4 quarter sawn Sycamore is $5.00/BF.Michael Mastin

   Curly Woods

   Figured Hardwood Lumber Sales

   McKinney, Texas

   Toll-free: 866.Mr.Woods

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   Midnight | Aug 22, 2005 09:47pm | #3

   don't wanna tease.... but I just bought 6 cubic feet of R/S this weekend.. awesome looking boards... but I think the sawmill I bought them from may be the wrong side of the pond to be of use to you....

   It's real nice to work with... you'll enjoy it...

   Mike Wallace

   Stay safe....Have fun

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   webdesigner | Aug 22, 2005 10:51pm | #5

   Hi Mike,Oh, you're kidding!
   Don't you want to do a nice thing on your birthday and send a friend/me a few inches of Sycamore? Haa-haa. I only need enough for a couple of small boxes, 3' works for me.Does your lumber mill have an online store or will ship to California?Have a happy birthday! Gary

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   CurlyWoods | Aug 23, 2005 12:02am | #6

   Yes we have a web site. Just look at my signature line and click on "Curly Woods".Michael Mastin

   Curly Woods

   Figured Hardwood Lumber Sales

   McKinney, Texas

   Toll-free: 866.Mr.Woods

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   Midnight | Aug 23, 2005 12:23am | #7

   well... yea... the saw-mill's online... donno bout shipping... but I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask....

   http://www.scottish-hardwoods.comMike Wallace

   Stay safe....Have fun

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   Pondfish | Aug 23, 2005 01:57am | #8

   When you say "ripple sycamore", I think of English Sycamore--which is a maple, not a true sycamore, and similar to curly maple.  It works very well and you can get it from a variety of sources.

   Recommending the use of "Hide Signatures" option under "My Preferences" since 2005
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   Midnight | Aug 23, 2005 02:31am | #9

   ummmmm... Scots sycamore works too..  ;)Mike Wallace

   Stay safe....Have fun

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   webdesigner | Aug 23, 2005 02:43am | #10

   Hi Paul,"Hide Signatures" is that where you buy your wood?
   Sorry, I couldn't find the link.Do you use a drum sander, if so what's the advantage and why?
   What brand?Let me know, thanks.
   Gary

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   Pondfish | Aug 23, 2005 03:01am | #11

   I get my wood from a variety of sources, usually not on-line.  The last time I bought ES was from Hearne Hardwoods in Pennsylvania: http://www.hearnehardwoods.com for their on-line store (they're within 100 miles from me, so I just drive there).

   The drum sander Q is kind of out of the blue, but...I do use one occasionally (it's a drill press attachment) for the times when I need to sand shaped pieces and it is easier than planing or scraping or using a spokeshave.

   The "hide signatures" bit is my $0.02 comment on those members who wear their politics on their signature line (as well as their sleeves).Recommending the use of "Hide Signatures" option under "My Preferences" since 2005

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   Robinlynn | Sep 01, 2005 06:18pm | #23

   You're within a 100 miles of Hearne?  Mind me asking where?  I'm in Southern PA, (York County).  I've gone to Groff and Groff.   How do they compare to Hearne?

   Robin

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   Pondfish | Sep 01, 2005 06:38pm | #24

   I'm in central Jersey, but have never been to G&G so I can't make the comparison.

   Hearne is an large old barn with tons of species and burls stacked all over.  They specialize in figured woods and having a variety of species in many thicknesses.  Some of the things I've found at Hearne that have been hard to find elsewhere include:

   8/4 English sycamore, 15" wide (great for resawing into stock for bookmatched panels)

   riftsawn 8/4 and 6/4 cherry (perfect for legs in shaker and related styles, you get vertical grain on all four leg faces)

   Neat species like East Indian Satinwood

   Heavily, real instrument grade figured woods.

   For regular plain old 4/4 cherry or maple stock, I've got better choices locally.  I'd say definitelty check out the Hearne web site to see the kinds of stock they have available.  Their web site is way better than most other supplier sites I've seen.

   Happy hunting

   PaulRecommending the use of "Hide Signatures" option under "My Preferences" since 2005

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   Pondfish | Sep 01, 2005 06:39pm | #25

   BTW, if you click on some members names, you'll get info on the member provided they have supplied it.Recommending the use of "Hide Signatures" option under "My Preferences" since 2005

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   Ozzy | Sep 02, 2005 04:38pm | #26

   Pondfish,

   You have me there.  In England we have no view that Sycamore is a type of Maple. We do understand that there is some differring standards between the Acer family of trees, and how the British and Americans refer to them.  Incidentally, I believe your 'ripple' sycamore is known here as fiddle-back, since the violin makers use it.  I just wish we could get it at the prices shown in earlier comments.

   Thanks for providing such useful, and good information.

   Ozzy

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   WillGeorge | Aug 23, 2005 06:34pm | #12

   I do not have any to sell.. OWL Hardwood near me has alot of QS Sycamore.. The problem with the 'ray' is nobody has 12 in thick boards to resaw... Just sort of joking because if you re-saw a stick with the 'ray' it always looks different.. just what I have experienced.. AND I use alot of it...

   I use Sycamore, Hickory, and Ash a lot.. Sometimes Ash will have a grain pattern like that.. 'COOL Stuff!'

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   CurlyWoods | Aug 23, 2005 06:50pm | #13

   Will, I think that the original poster was asking about true curly figure in quarter sawn Sycamore(Platanus occidentalis), not just the ray fleck pattern. But then again he may have been referring to curly English Sycamore (Acer pseudolatanus), which is a true Maple.Michael Mastin

   Curly Woods

   Figured Hardwood Lumber Sales

   McKinney, Texas

   Toll-free: 866.Mr.Woods

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   WillGeorge | Aug 23, 2005 09:52pm | #14

   not just the ray fleck pattern... Geeee I liked it SORRY!Platanus occidentalis?? Gee I was in New Zeland long ago but never saw a "Platanus occidentalis"

   Edited 8/23/2005 2:54 pm ET by WillGeorge

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   CurlyWoods | Aug 24, 2005 03:24pm | #15

   All I was stating was that the poster was looking for curly quarter sawn Sycamore, not simply the quarter sawn lumber. My apologizes if you were somehow offended by my comment.
   Michael Mastin

   Curly Woods

   Figured Hardwood Lumber Sales

   McKinney, Texas

   Toll-free: 866.Mr.Woods

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   chills1994 | Aug 25, 2005 03:19am | #16

   You all should see this piece of spalted QS sycamore I picked up at the saw mill yesterday!  It'll make some really gorgeous pieces.

   I basically bought a cherry log yesterday and had it sawn up QS for Shaker oval boxes.

   Picked up another board of spalted something,  don't know quite what it is yet?

   Pardon the gloat!

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   luther | Aug 25, 2005 02:16pm | #17

   Rippled Sycamore can be a very beautiful wood.

   Is there anyone here that uses Sassafrass ?

   It seems to be a seldom seen/used wood but spalted or rippled it can also have one of the most spectacular grain figures of any wood I have ever used.

   I love working with it & pulling out the--sometimes--almost invisable--secrets inside.

   Very low price, very easy to work, smells great, low in weight, very easy on cutters & blades, etc.

   Just my opinion.woody/LUTHER

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   joinerswork | Aug 25, 2005 02:53pm | #19

   luther,

   For years, I knew sassafras only as a weedy shrub that I'd dig for the roots to make tea in the spring.  Then I saw some 10" wide boards at a local mill.  It's a really pleasant wood to work, pretty grain patterns, and the fragrance is a bonus.  Too bad the smell doesn't last. 

   I'm curious as to what tool you use to pull the secrets from the wood.  Block and tackle? board stretcher? ;-))

   Cheers,

   Ray

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   luther | Aug 31, 2005 02:33pm | #20

   When I go to the kiln & check raw lumber I always use ALCOHOL in a spray bottle on sass. maple & many others.

   Without it--the grain & figure don't come to life, in my opinion, & beautiful patterns are often missed.woody/LUTHER

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   dirtstirrer | Sep 01, 2005 03:29am | #21

   Off the subject perhaps, but dosen't African blackwood smell like sassafrass?  I've always thought so. 

    Steve

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   joinerswork | Sep 01, 2005 02:40pm | #22

   dirt,

   I'll take your word for it, I've not worked any blackwood.

   Regards,

   Ray

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   WillGeorge | Aug 25, 2005 02:26pm | #18

   offended by my comment. ???No way! Not sure what I said.. Sorry.. No hate here..