Hello all,

Well, perhaps I haven't had *quite* enough of laminated kiln-dried
stock, but I would like to try out turning a burl or two. I did a
google search on finding some, and got about a billion hits. Anyone
have a good suggestion for finding some decent turning blanks online
from a reputable supplier? Preferably, I'd like to find Maple or
Western Red Cedar burl, but anything nice will do for now. I don't
need any giant hunks of the stuff- approx. 4"x4"x6-9" would be superb.
I'd like to say price is no object, but I'm closing on a new house in
a couple of weeks, so it really is an issue right now. I'd say I've
got $30 or $40 plus s&h that I could scrounge up for the right hunk of
wood. I'm not so sure that I've got the confidence to try turning wet
quite yet (I'd hate to have an expensive blank ruined due to lack of
experience) but I might try it out if I can find a good faq on the
subject.

Any good advice and/or links on the subject?

Thanks!

Aut inveniam viam aut faciam

On Mon, 03 Jan 2005 22:48:34 -0600, Prometheus
wrote:

Hello all,

Well, perhaps I haven't had *quite* enough of laminated kiln-dried
stock, but I would like to try out turning a burl or two. I did a
google search on finding some, and got about a billion hits. Anyone
have a good suggestion for finding some decent turning blanks online
from a reputable supplier? Preferably, I'd like to find Maple or
Western Red Cedar burl, but anything nice will do for now. I don't
need any giant hunks of the stuff- approx. 4"x4"x6-9" would be superb.
I'd like to say price is no object, but I'm closing on a new house in
a couple of weeks, so it really is an issue right now. I'd say I've
got $30 or $40 plus s&h that I could scrounge up for the right hunk of
wood. I'm not so sure that I've got the confidence to try turning wet
quite yet (I'd hate to have an expensive blank ruined due to lack of
experience) but I might try it out if I can find a good faq on the
subject.

Any good advice and/or links on the subject?

Thanks!

Aut inveniam viam aut faciam

my only experience is this weekend on ebay...
the shipping is more than the wood, but it's fast & easy..
http://tinyurl.com/6o8sf

http://tinyurl.com/6kkgj

http://tinyurl.com/5optu

Not sure if I got a good deal or really care, I guess..
I just wanted to make more exotic shavings.. *g*



mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

Hey Mac where are you ?
I have wood coming out of my ears, if you're not to far come and get
some, I have mulberry maple catalpa sycamore and some apple and oak and
cherry and others.

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

mac davis wrote:

On Mon, 03 Jan 2005 22:48:34 -0600, Prometheus
wrote:


Hello all,

Well, perhaps I haven't had *quite* enough of laminated kiln-dried
stock, but I would like to try out turning a burl or two. I did a
google search on finding some, and got about a billion hits. Anyone
have a good suggestion for finding some decent turning blanks online

from a reputable supplier? Preferably, I'd like to find Maple or

Western Red Cedar burl, but anything nice will do for now. I don't
need any giant hunks of the stuff- approx. 4"x4"x6-9" would be superb.
I'd like to say price is no object, but I'm closing on a new house in
a couple of weeks, so it really is an issue right now. I'd say I've
got $30 or $40 plus s&h that I could scrounge up for the right hunk of
wood. I'm not so sure that I've got the confidence to try turning wet
quite yet (I'd hate to have an expensive blank ruined due to lack of
experience) but I might try it out if I can find a good faq on the
subject.

Any good advice and/or links on the subject?

Thanks!

Aut inveniam viam aut faciam


my only experience is this weekend on ebay...
the shipping is more than the wood, but it's fast & easy..
http://tinyurl.com/6o8sf

http://tinyurl.com/6kkgj

http://tinyurl.com/5optu

Not sure if I got a good deal or really care, I guess..
I just wanted to make more exotic shavings.. *g*



mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

Well, Prometheus! If you'd come down from the mountain top and let us know
where you lived perhaps that could help us give more specific advice!*G*

Hercules, aka: Leif

"Prometheus" wrote in message
...
Hello all,

Well, perhaps I haven't had *quite* enough of laminated kiln-dried
stock, but I would like to try out turning a burl or two. I did a
google search on finding some, and got about a billion hits. Anyone
have a good suggestion for finding some decent turning blanks online
from a reputable supplier? Preferably, I'd like to find Maple or
Western Red Cedar burl, but anything nice will do for now. I don't
need any giant hunks of the stuff- approx. 4"x4"x6-9" would be superb.
I'd like to say price is no object, but I'm closing on a new house in
a couple of weeks, so it really is an issue right now. I'd say I've
got $30 or $40 plus s&h that I could scrounge up for the right hunk of
wood. I'm not so sure that I've got the confidence to try turning wet
quite yet (I'd hate to have an expensive blank ruined due to lack of
experience) but I might try it out if I can find a good faq on the
subject.

Any good advice and/or links on the subject?

Thanks!

Aut inveniam viam aut faciam

You may want to try "ncwood" as user name on ebay,,
I have used them several times in the past and have found them
to be reasonably priced,, with good service.
Just do a seller search with that name


Leif Thorvaldson wrote:
Well, Prometheus! If you'd come down from the mountain top and let us know
where you lived perhaps that could help us give more specific advice!*G*

Hercules, aka: Leif

"Prometheus" wrote in message
...

Hello all,

Well, perhaps I haven't had *quite* enough of laminated kiln-dried
stock, but I would like to try out turning a burl or two. I did a
google search on finding some, and got about a billion hits. Anyone
have a good suggestion for finding some decent turning blanks online
from a reputable supplier? Preferably, I'd like to find Maple or
Western Red Cedar burl, but anything nice will do for now. I don't
need any giant hunks of the stuff- approx. 4"x4"x6-9" would be superb.
I'd like to say price is no object, but I'm closing on a new house in
a couple of weeks, so it really is an issue right now. I'd say I've
got $30 or $40 plus s&h that I could scrounge up for the right hunk of
wood. I'm not so sure that I've got the confidence to try turning wet
quite yet (I'd hate to have an expensive blank ruined due to lack of
experience) but I might try it out if I can find a good faq on the
subject.

Any good advice and/or links on the subject?

Thanks!

Aut inveniam viam aut faciam

On Tue, 04 Jan 2005 03:07:40 -0500, Leo Van Der Loo
wrote:

I'm in Central California, Leo...
I seem to remember that you're back east??



Hey Mac where are you ?
I have wood coming out of my ears, if you're not to far come and get
some, I have mulberry maple catalpa sycamore and some apple and oak and
cherry and others.

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

mac davis wrote:

On Mon, 03 Jan 2005 22:48:34 -0600, Prometheus
wrote:


Hello all,

Well, perhaps I haven't had *quite* enough of laminated kiln-dried
stock, but I would like to try out turning a burl or two. I did a
google search on finding some, and got about a billion hits. Anyone
have a good suggestion for finding some decent turning blanks online

from a reputable supplier? Preferably, I'd like to find Maple or

Western Red Cedar burl, but anything nice will do for now. I don't
need any giant hunks of the stuff- approx. 4"x4"x6-9" would be superb.
I'd like to say price is no object, but I'm closing on a new house in
a couple of weeks, so it really is an issue right now. I'd say I've
got $30 or $40 plus s&h that I could scrounge up for the right hunk of
wood. I'm not so sure that I've got the confidence to try turning wet
quite yet (I'd hate to have an expensive blank ruined due to lack of
experience) but I might try it out if I can find a good faq on the
subject.

Any good advice and/or links on the subject?

Thanks!

Aut inveniam viam aut faciam


my only experience is this weekend on ebay...
the shipping is more than the wood, but it's fast & easy..
http://tinyurl.com/6o8sf

http://tinyurl.com/6kkgj

http://tinyurl.com/5optu

Not sure if I got a good deal or really care, I guess..
I just wanted to make more exotic shavings.. *g*



mac

Please remove splinters before emailing



mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

Hi Mac


Yes Mac, I'm in Ontario, a bit better than half way to the east coast.
To bad, it's a long way, to your place, the best my son and I ever did
was just over 45 Hrs driving from the west coast to my place in Ontario,
with a moving van (HD pickup with a big box).
There must be all kinds of wood in California I would think ?
Maybe you'll have to take a drive around and talk to some park people.
Where do other turners get their wood ? do you have a turners club in
your area ?
Yes transportation makes for expensive wood even if you would get the
wood for free.

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

mac davis wrote:

I'm in Central California, Leo...
I seem to remember that you're back east??

On Tue, 4 Jan 2005 02:02:22 -0800, "Leif Thorvaldson"
wrote:

Well, Prometheus! If you'd come down from the mountain top and let us know
where you lived perhaps that could help us give more specific advice!*G*

Chippewa Falls, WI (near Eau Claire)

Hercules, aka: Leif

"Prometheus" wrote in message
.. .
Hello all,

Well, perhaps I haven't had *quite* enough of laminated kiln-dried
stock, but I would like to try out turning a burl or two. I did a
google search on finding some, and got about a billion hits. Anyone
have a good suggestion for finding some decent turning blanks online
from a reputable supplier? Preferably, I'd like to find Maple or
Western Red Cedar burl, but anything nice will do for now. I don't
need any giant hunks of the stuff- approx. 4"x4"x6-9" would be superb.
I'd like to say price is no object, but I'm closing on a new house in
a couple of weeks, so it really is an issue right now. I'd say I've
got $30 or $40 plus s&h that I could scrounge up for the right hunk of
wood. I'm not so sure that I've got the confidence to try turning wet
quite yet (I'd hate to have an expensive blank ruined due to lack of
experience) but I might try it out if I can find a good faq on the
subject.

Any good advice and/or links on the subject?

Thanks!

Aut inveniam viam aut faciam


Aut inveniam viam aut faciam

Leo were in Ontario?? I am originaly from Toronto and came to Southern
Calif. when my folks moved west. If I went back now to visit cousins I
probably would be looking at their trees wondering which to take as a
sovineer. I have been to your site and enjoyed your picures.

Bruce
"Leo Van Der Loo" wrote in message
...

Hi Mac


Yes Mac, I'm in Ontario, a bit better than half way to the east coast.
To bad, it's a long way, to your place, the best my son and I ever did was
just over 45 Hrs driving from the west coast to my place in Ontario, with
a moving van (HD pickup with a big box).
There must be all kinds of wood in California I would think ?
Maybe you'll have to take a drive around and talk to some park people.
Where do other turners get their wood ? do you have a turners club in your
area ?
Yes transportation makes for expensive wood even if you would get the wood
for free.

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

mac davis wrote:

I'm in Central California, Leo...
I seem to remember that you're back east??

Hi Bruce

Thanks for the compliment.

I live on the north side of London Ontario, Toronto is a good 2 Hrs
drive down the 401, if your in the neighborhood do come and drop in.

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

Bruce Ferguson wrote:

Leo were in Ontario?? I am originaly from Toronto and came to Southern
Calif. when my folks moved west. If I went back now to visit cousins I
probably would be looking at their trees wondering which to take as a
sovineer. I have been to your site and enjoyed your picures.

Bruce

On Tue, 04 Jan 2005 17:09:21 -0500, Leo Van Der Loo
wrote:

Hi Mac


Yes Mac, I'm in Ontario, a bit better than half way to the east coast.
To bad, it's a long way, to your place, the best my son and I ever did
was just over 45 Hrs driving from the west coast to my place in Ontario,
with a moving van (HD pickup with a big box).
There must be all kinds of wood in California I would think ?
Maybe you'll have to take a drive around and talk to some park people.
Where do other turners get their wood ? do you have a turners club in
your area ?
Yes transportation makes for expensive wood even if you would get the
wood for free.

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

well, if the price on the wood was right... lol
2 of the 3 pieces that I bought this weekend were from a guy in
Calgary, Alberta.........


mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

Sheesh!

If you're that close, come by my place in the UP with your pickup.

There's an AAW chapter forming up around the Hurley border area, too. Lots
of people to trade wood and lies with.

"Prometheus" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 4 Jan 2005 02:02:22 -0800, "Leif Thorvaldson"
wrote:

Well, Prometheus! If you'd come down from the mountain top and let us
know
where you lived perhaps that could help us give more specific advice!*G*

Chippewa Falls, WI (near Eau Claire)

On Wed, 5 Jan 2005 06:32:41 -0500, "George" george@least wrote:

Sheesh!

If you're that close, come by my place in the UP with your pickup.

There's an AAW chapter forming up around the Hurley border area, too. Lots
of people to trade wood and lies with.

Thanks for the offer, but mapquest gives me a 4 hour drive to Hurley. Might be worth it for one trip, but that's quite a haul for my old Dakota!


"Prometheus" wrote in message
.. .
On Tue, 4 Jan 2005 02:02:22 -0800, "Leif Thorvaldson"
wrote:

Well, Prometheus! If you'd come down from the mountain top and let us
know
where you lived perhaps that could help us give more specific advice!*G*

Chippewa Falls, WI (near Eau Claire)



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