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Lumber gloat
Went to a proverbial auction of a "hobby woodworker" and tinkerer last
weekend. The guy had been a Boeing machinist and mechanic at the paper over the last 1/2 century. The auction said "woodworking" equipment and supplies. The guy had commericial quanities of all kinds of abrasives, and hardware - just an amazing amount. But the best of all was 14 stacks of oak, walnut,each with ~ 100-150 bd ft. That he cut, dried, and surfaced (on his 36" 3 phase planer - the thing was a monster). One stack of oak had 3 pieces 30" wide x 11 ft. long. I had never seen anything near as wide before. I got 2 stack of walnut most of the wood was 9 - 13" wide and 9 - 11 ft long for 1.75 a bd. ft. :) :) I also got 4 pices of oak 10-16" x 9 ft for a total of $25. I picked up some clamps and a chest of drawers that "didn't look that big in his shop" but that turned out to be a 8ft long cabinet with 24 drawers. After a week I'm still rearranging the garage to get the cabinet in. Needless to say I'm REALLY REALLY REALLY excited about the lumber. Thanks - I knew y'all would want to hear about this. +Sorry, but no thanks -- even though the lumber was retail and perfect - I think I'll keep it anyway. :) |
Lumber gloat
On 4/7/2012 7:40 AM, notImpressed wrote:
Went to a proverbial auction of a "hobby woodworker" and tinkerer last weekend. The guy had been a Boeing machinist and mechanic at the paper over the last 1/2 century. The auction said "woodworking" equipment and supplies. The guy had commericial quanities of all kinds of abrasives, and hardware - just an amazing amount. But the best of all was 14 stacks of oak, walnut,each with ~ 100-150 bd ft. That he cut, dried, and surfaced (on his 36" 3 phase planer - the thing was a monster). One stack of oak had 3 pieces 30" wide x 11 ft. long. I had never seen anything near as wide before. I got 2 stack of walnut most of the wood was 9 - 13" wide and 9 - 11 ft long for 1.75 a bd. ft. :) :) I also got 4 pices of oak 10-16" x 9 ft for a total of $25. I picked up some clamps and a chest of drawers that "didn't look that big in his shop" but that turned out to be a 8ft long cabinet with 24 drawers. After a week I'm still rearranging the garage to get the cabinet in. Needless to say I'm REALLY REALLY REALLY excited about the lumber. Thanks - I knew y'all would want to hear about this. +Sorry, but no thanks -- even though the lumber was retail and perfect - I think I'll keep it anyway. :) Was wondering from whence that sucking sound was coming! You suck, Dude! -- www.eWoodShop.com Last update: 4/15/2010 KarlCaillouet@ (the obvious) http://gplus.to/eWoodShop |
Lumber gloat
You suck... you suck... you suck.
If you don't have enough room, I have some... That's awesome. 30" wide... ... On 4/7/2012 8:40 AM, notImpressed wrote: Went to a proverbial auction of a "hobby woodworker" and tinkerer last weekend. The guy had been a Boeing machinist and mechanic at the paper over the last 1/2 century. The auction said "woodworking" equipment and supplies. The guy had commericial quanities of all kinds of abrasives, and hardware - just an amazing amount. But the best of all was 14 stacks of oak, walnut,each with ~ 100-150 bd ft. That he cut, dried, and surfaced (on his 36" 3 phase planer - the thing was a monster). One stack of oak had 3 pieces 30" wide x 11 ft. long. I had never seen anything near as wide before. I got 2 stack of walnut most of the wood was 9 - 13" wide and 9 - 11 ft long for 1.75 a bd. ft. :) :) I also got 4 pices of oak 10-16" x 9 ft for a total of $25. I picked up some clamps and a chest of drawers that "didn't look that big in his shop" but that turned out to be a 8ft long cabinet with 24 drawers. After a week I'm still rearranging the garage to get the cabinet in. Needless to say I'm REALLY REALLY REALLY excited about the lumber. Thanks - I knew y'all would want to hear about this. +Sorry, but no thanks -- even though the lumber was retail and perfect - I think I'll keep it anyway. :) |
Lumber gloat
Very nice grab!
Sonny *Next time, at prices and items as that, call a relative to bring you some cash, fast. |
Lumber gloat
On 4/7/2012 7:40 AM, notImpressed wrote:
Went to a proverbial auction of a "hobby woodworker" and tinkerer last weekend. The guy had been a Boeing machinist and mechanic at the paper over the last 1/2 century. The auction said "woodworking" equipment and supplies. The guy had commericial quanities of all kinds of abrasives, and hardware - just an amazing amount. But the best of all was 14 stacks of oak, walnut,each with ~ 100-150 bd ft. That he cut, dried, and surfaced (on his 36" 3 phase planer - the thing was a monster). One stack of oak had 3 pieces 30" wide x 11 ft. long. I had never seen anything near as wide before. I got 2 stack of walnut most of the wood was 9 - 13" wide and 9 - 11 ft long for 1.75 a bd. ft. :) :) I also got 4 pices of oak 10-16" x 9 ft for a total of $25. I picked up some clamps and a chest of drawers that "didn't look that big in his shop" but that turned out to be a 8ft long cabinet with 24 drawers. After a week I'm still rearranging the garage to get the cabinet in. Needless to say I'm REALLY REALLY REALLY excited about the lumber. Thanks - I knew y'all would want to hear about this. +Sorry, but no thanks -- even though the lumber was retail and perfect - I think I'll keep it anyway. :) Oh dude, you SUCK. BAD. I hate you. :-) -- Free bad advice available here. To reply, eat the taco. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bbqboyee/ |
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On Sat, 07 Apr 2012 12:40:31 GMT, notImpressed wrote:
Went to a proverbial auction of a "hobby woodworker" and tinkerer last weekend. You suck. But your post made me think about what my post-croak auction sale might look like. Pretty meager overall. -Zz |
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Zz Yzx wrote in
: On Sat, 07 Apr 2012 12:40:31 GMT, notImpressed wrote: You suck. But your post made me think about what my post-croak auction sale might look like. Pretty meager overall. Well I WAS planning to offer you some of the lumber. But since you said that I suck I've changed my mind. :) |
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