Lumber Gloat!!

You were luckier than I was last month on the Maple…..I left empty handed after driving over 100 miles…..well not totally empty handed , just regarding the Maple. LOL That Walnut is just beautiful , Matt ! Congratulations : )

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Well done Matt.. You done did goodl.
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Matt,

Looks great! What’s the intended project?

Your Rockler store may be a little far for me but with lumber like that, It just might be worth the 1200 mile trip!

-- Chuck Bender, period furniture maker, http://www.acanthus.com

gah, that is some nice walnut. pics 3 and 4 of that are drool worthy. so rockler’s wood is S4S? or…? what thickness are those boards? i might have to pay more attention to those rockler sales.

Thanks guys!!

Chuck, I knew these boards would interest you, especially the 16” wide board. They have so much of this at our local store, I plan on going back this weekend after they work the pallets down a little, want me to pick you out a few wide boards? I’m planning on building Glen Huey’s Chippendale Small Chest, maybe a pair of them in let’s see…......curly maple and black walnut? It’s good to see you back on Chuck!!

Aaron I think these are S3S, they are rough on one edge and are 13/16” strong. Maybe just thick enough to drum sand flat, and parallel. My panels may be thinner than I want, but at least I won’t have to glue up boards on the walnut chest!!

-- Matt Garcia Wannabe Period Furniture Maker, Houston TX

Hey Matt, I just went by the Houston Rocklers on my lunch break today and saw the two pallets of walnut. It is really good looking wood and i was surprised at some of the wide boards they had. A guy (not you hehehe) followed me in the door and went straight to the back. When I was starting to leave I noticed he had picked out about 20 nice looking boards. I may go back this weekend. I few week ago I picked up a bunch of white oak. I should have known maple would be soon coming. Missed that too :>(

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Well I have to say quite unselfishly I wish you all the best and please remember have fun and take your time to finally decide whatever you decide to make,if that makes sense I wish I had a few.LOLAlistair

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Nice Gloat, Matt. Could you load me so wood! LOL!

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Matt,

Did you see my latest blog post? I have a little wide walnut in my lumber shed already…but I can always use some more. Pick me out a few good ones and bring them along with you when you head this way, if you can manage to fit them in the overhead luggage compartment.

-- Chuck Bender, period furniture maker, http://www.acanthus.com

nice.

i used to live next to a rockler,.... before i got into this woodworking addiction. now the closest one is ~85 miles away. i wonder if they’re all the same in terms of how they stock lumber.

Matt

Nice score, Chippendale small chest? Very cool project indeed! Best wishes on another succcesful project.

-- Bob A in NJ

Matt: A nice addition to your wood supply. good luck on your new projects.

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Chuck, I did read it! That is a HUGE slab of “scrap” walnut! Have you given it to Leigh Keno yet? What did he say? I really liked the inlays, but your wife is right, you need to take more pics!! I will look for some wide ones for you, but remember they are already thin, and you may end up with an 11/16” thick panel. That’s what I’m hoping is the worst case scenario on my boards. I wish they would just joint boards on one side, so you could see the grain, then leave the rest to us!!

David, save me some lumber!!! Now I need some for me, AND Chuck!!

Charles, to quote you again…..”I can’t do that!!” When I opened up the garage this morning to get my car out, it reeked heavily of black walnut (am I gloating again??)

Aaron, I would call them and check. They do this because of the poor economy, and slow sales. I’ll send you the email in a PM so you can see it.

BOB!!!! How are you doing, Bob? Yeah, I remember the first time I saw exposed dovetails on case construction. I thought to myself, man I wish I could do that!! Now is my chance!! Without spilling the beans, how is your little project going? I’m still looking forward to more pics, or your posting!!

Thanks Karson!!

-- Matt Garcia Wannabe Period Furniture Maker, Houston TX

Great wood with wonderful figure. Look forward to the finished projects.

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David,

Did you see that $4000.00 slab of curly Bubinga?? It was “SOLD”!! You know, David Harms hasn’t posted yet, and he usually comments on my postings. I bet HE was the guy buying the 20 boards!!!

-- Matt Garcia Wannabe Period Furniture Maker, Houston TX