Update to My - Preface to the Wood Gloat of the day

Wow! You could send me that big slab and I could turn several nice platters out of it. Looks absolutely stunning.

-- Those that say it can't be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.

Hey Karson
that’s some outrageously cool wood great figure.Can’t wait to see what you make out of it.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Karson, You did very well indeed. I have about 6,500 BF of wild grained Big Leaf maple that looks similar to your maple. You are going to have some fun. Make sure you seal the ends ASAP.

-- Oldworld, Fair Oaks, Ca

Karson

I’m thinking to myself … I’m wondering what Karson is going to make with all the lumber he owns and will he ever use it all >>>grin<< ... To bad your’e about a hundred-thousand miles away …

Regards

DAN

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

Geeze Karson. You robbed the man. Remember that next Sunday is father’s day and I am sending you your fathers day card…......................LOL What do I get in return?

I guess I am going to have to make a short LJ’s tour to vist Karson andd see if I can get some of that wood. Can’t be more than 6 or 7 hours up there from here.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

I wish I could be that lucky to get that kind of wood for that price. Can’t wait to see the finished products.

-- "At its best, life is completely unpredictable." - Christopher Walken

Well I moved the burly maple pile inside the shop, If I paid the full $300.00 for the maple I think I got a great deal and the other wood was just thrown in.

Dan you are right my wife is asking me all the time What am I going to make. I hope that I stay alive long enough to use every last piece (other than those that I give away)

I can just go out to the shop and look at this wood and praise the Lord for the blessings I’ve had and the friends that I’ve met. Many of my friends are in my computer.

John what are you going to make with your Burly Big Leaf Maple?

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Karson…....The burls look interesting. I was asked to turn a bowl for a classmate during my 55 yr HS renion. do you have any burls left. That looks like what I’m looking for.

ED

-- ED NOCK

Oh my, that is nice stock.

-- Urban logger, http://nelsonwoodworks.biz/

Ed: This whole thing was cut into planks, as jeff said it would make a nice platter. The wood is about 1 1/8” thick and has air dried for 2 years inside an open building. I didn’t check the moisture content. I do have a couple of crotch pieces that I picked up at the sawmill a while back. Like the one that I showed at the last meeting.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

wow $350… I’d take 2 of those loads :) nice score. definitely worth making the guy’s wife somethin’

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

Beautiful stuff you have there! I hate hearing the sad story behind it though. I feel for the guy.

-- Julian, Park Forest, IL

That’s an amazing haul. When I saw the 1st pic, I knew you were looking at highly figured maple.
You did well. Too bad for the sawyer he didn’t ask for anything near what the wood is worth.
First someone steals from his property, then he robs himself of true value.

-- Gary, Florida

Wow Karson you scored on that load of wood, Its going to make some Great projects.

Wish I had some of it….{;o)

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

Great deal Karson…. Beautiful wood…

-- Happy and safe woodworking, Flcopper169@aol.com

Great Score, Karson!!

I cannot imagine where you put the lumber inside your shop. That awesome lumber rack was full!!

It looks like you had great faith in those two saw horses- you must have at least doubled the safe loading weight on them ;^)

Lew

Karson, thats one great buy. Lucky you.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

you know you did well when Darren is impressed. he’s seen a lot of cool stuff.

DROOL!!!!!

karson is going to build the Lumberjock Studios…a place we can all come…and learn from each other…ROAD TRIP…

HEY KARSON—-THREE DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOT….

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Matt: All right three days then freedom. You’ll have to wait until after Fathers-Day to come visit.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

I Moved all of the wood indoors. I got approx 140 bd ft of burly maple 80% has wain. And maybe 300 BD ft of other woods.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Maybe I’ll need to setup a Pen Challenge with some of this Burl Maple.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

I don’t think Karson read my previous remark or he is ignoring me…................LOL

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

Hey Karson,
I am very happy that you have purchased all that beautiful timber but feel really sad about the poor guy and his wife who had some scum bag come on their property and steal his/hers only income…....man….. that is just the pits….jmho

-- I will just keep doing it till I get it right.

Cabinetman: I read your previous comments and my hands and keyboard were all wet from drooling all over them because you were going to come for a visit. It’s taken all night for them to dry off.

So when do you plan on leaving?

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Karson, I’m having a vision of that burl on a Bass Guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good find. I’m jealous

-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!

That stuff floats doesn’t it then set up a sail on it and shove it toward Scotland with my address on it.I’ll give you $400 for itLOL well done you are a lucky laddie Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

I’ll plan a trip up there sometime soon. This job of mine is burning me out and really causing some heavy stress right now. I do need a vacation and I think we may get a permanent one very soon.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

Beautiful lumber! You better lock this up so none of your L J buddies drop by during the night!

And I thought my 3 ft. cherry burl log was a find!

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

It looks like you fell into “it” again, & came out smelling like a rose. <(;O}#

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Kent: I hadn’t thought of a guitar. That would make a beautiful one or two. So do you visualize solid body of Acoustic versions I have no idea if the burl would be a great sound board quality. On a solid body it wouldn’t be a problem. Resaw a 1” thick piece and you could get book-matched front and backs.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

I would use it on a solid body. It might not be good for an acoustic. Book-matched would be perfect.

-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!

See Jeffthewoodwhackers blog on the wood I sent him.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

I’m very jealous lol you have great luck wish I got some of your luck when it comes to getting great looking wood regards Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

Blake posted a wood supplier on his blog of the table he is making. I went to the site and found some Maple Burl. This one is about the size that I got except his is 2” thick. Mine are all 1”

The piece

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

nice catch Karson !
must be your Karma ,
do good , and good will come !
enjoy .

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart