All ,
A fellow got my name from another and called to ask if I would use his I think Black Oak to build a vanity base cabinet for his home . The tree was cut on his own property so the wood is more special to him .The boards have been stickered and inside for like 10 years , should be dry but I told the guy I want it to acclimate in my shop for say a week to watch any movement.The boards are very flat and do feel stable , time will tell .
I love the opportunity to work local woods , would you use it ?
regards from a Timber Tart , dusty
” so many boards and so little time “
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hey dusty,
from your photos it looks to be that that oak has some issues. i can see you spending a good deal of your time cutting around those issues to get to some decent stuff. perhaps that material could be used for door panels and the like. don't you think all that wonkyness would be trouble for door stile or rail? granted, it has character, but the sentimental feelings of your friend may need to be tempered by the reality of the condition of that black oak.
eef
dusty,
if you get to have freedom to select design and appearance then you get some consolation. for me it has been a rare treat to work for a client who gave me that. one in twenty was/is like that.
please treat us all to a glimpse when you're about there.
eef
Hi Tart
Never seen black oak before but it looks beautiful. Would make some beautiful boxes.
Go for it mate.
wot
Hi dusty, I most certainly would!!. Your customer?, his tree, now his wood, for his vanity?. It will certainly have a lot of character, first I would get any questions answered, such as, is the check signed, and what color finish was that again!. Good luck, and let us know what happens. garyowen
What some might see as "flaws", others might see as "character".
Nonetheless, I'd advise against you using the material, Dusty. It should be shipped to me for proper disposal. ;-)
Hi dusty, A little time and effort, and you should get a nice lay out. I think Eef needs to be hit with a " WONKEY " stick, to bring him around, and see the light!!, as far as Ralph goes, I would watch him!, always trying to help people " DISPOSE of there WOOD ", in the name of friendship, and kindness. I agree on the finish being some thing hard, and resistent to moisture. garyowen
Dusty, my daddy taught me that sacrifice for a friend is no sacrifice at all. On the other hand, my mother (Ma Barker) preferred "doing business" with banks. ;-)
The trend in kitchen cabinet fashion has been been for quality construction and stylized design using "rustic" woods. The cost for knotty alder is now higher than clear as a result. Whodda thought?
Bret
Dusty,
In short -- yes. In a New York minute.
ps. Did you get any of that auction stuff?
Boil
They say one can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. And that's right. But if one can't make a damn fine sow's ear purse out of a sows ear, then get out of the business.
I could make a fine cabinet out of those "wonky" boards. And judging by the photos you've posted in the past... you can too. I'm glad you took the money.
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