I’ve been talking with Martin about an idea to raise some money for Lumberjocks. During the first or second week of February, I will donate several high-end, highly figured woods or lots of wood to be “auctioned” in the trade and swap forum. All funds raised will go directly to the site.
I’ll get the final details worked out and update on this blog. I’m thinking about starting with 3 different items/lot for auction.
#1 A green, highly figured Bastogne Walnut turning blank.
#2 20 pen blanks that will be all figured or burl woods. Most of the pen blanks will be from woods that are not usually available or a higher quality than can be found commercially.
#3 A dry Redwood burl block or billet.
I’ll post updates and photos of the wood to be auctioned on the blog soon.
Eric.
-- Eric, NorCal www.rocklinforestproducts.com
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kolwdwrkr
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#1 posted 1207 days ago
Sweet idea. To bad I’m broke, I’d bid on something to help the site.
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a1Jim
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#2 posted 1207 days ago
If we all paid a dollar thats $ 14000 plus.
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ericandcandi
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#3 posted 1207 days ago
Is this site doing that bad? I dont know how much bandwidth this site uses but it cannot be much. May I suggest voluntary yearly dues. Send me a voluntary bill. Ill pay it.
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Padre
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#4 posted 1207 days ago
Count me in. I am interested.
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MsDebbieP
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#5 posted 1206 days ago
What a wonderful offer!! Bravo to you.
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Karson
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#6 posted 1206 days ago
Great idea. Thanks Efic for offering the wood.
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poopiekat
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#7 posted 1206 days ago
Paypal makes it easy, and painless.
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Woodbear
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#8 posted 1200 days ago
I think its a great idea. Some do give voluntarily and thats good to, but here is an oportunity to help out even more. Thanks for the wood Eric.
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