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One of the ways I get my wood is from federal firewood sales .These beautiful old growth cedars and pines were dead snags and beetle kill from a nearby mountain being cleaned to help prevent wildfires. They were delivered today. With them I make specimen slabs ,entry doors ,gates,wall paneling ,architectural trim ,tables ,bar tops ,passage doors, cabinets,patio covers, and furniture. The scraps go to the local high school for their programs and the sawdust gets mulched out to grow new cedar trees that I give away . Another use for “fire” wood—
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papadan
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posted 31 days ago
Lots of nice projects right there Rob!
-- Dan-- Info for all @ http://www.hoistman.com
Daren Nelson
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posted 31 days ago
I would have a ball in that laydown. Do you get to pick and chose I assume ? And buy by the ton ?
-- Urban logger, http://nelsonwoodworks.biz/
socalwood
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posted 31 days ago
Daren , yes I do get to pick what I want .Wormy , clear , spalted , I do mixed loads to keep different stocks on hand . It is 26 tons aprox. per load . My working log deck covers about 5 acres and you or any other LJ are always welcome here—-
Scott Bryan
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posted 31 days ago
Wow, that is a lot of lumber that you have there, Rob. And it is wonderful to see this kind of recycling effort.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
SnowyRiver
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posted 31 days ago
Looks like a nice find. Thanks for posting the pictures.
-- Wayne - Plymouth MN
dustyal
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posted 31 days ago
It is good to know that a national asset is not going to waste. Thanks for posting.
-- Al H. - small shop, small projects...
ken90712
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posted 31 days ago
What a cool operation, would love to watch trees become the boards we come to love. Being a city boy its alot like buying meat we never see the process. Very cool!
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
Kindlingmaker
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posted 31 days ago
Lots of lumber there! You do have your work cut out for you in the next few months. Rob save a bit for the fireplace though, it is supposed to be a cold wet winter from the forcasts…
-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings
a1Jim
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posted 31 days ago
Hey Rob
Thanks for sharing ,every post you make gives a larger perspective on how large your operation is. You have it handled from tree to finished product. It’s amazing to see how much your able to handle and your cool equipment and great approach to business.
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
SCOTSMAN
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I never have heard of a firewood sale. You Americans have the best ideas, we don’t have anything like this I am sorry to say.Anyway would you’re guys also slice them up for the customer for a price? Watching all that beautiful wood made me feel great and joyous today Alistair
-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease
socalwood
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posted 30 days ago
Jed, We are ready for cooler weather. It has been freezing at night and making a mess of my chili peppers.
Jim, Thanks for the comments. It just seems like we have been growing constantly since I started woodworking.
Scotsman, You bet we slice all this stuff up for a price! For all of the lumber and projects that go through my shop, we just never seem to have enough.