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We salvage timber from the bottom of Georgian Bay; our fishing lodge/resort is located at the site of what was Canada’s second-largest sawmill. The mill closed in 1926 and there is a substantial inventory of sunken wood at our doorstep.
This armoire was one of the first pieces we built with salvaged material. It’s mostly white pine.
The only metal in this piece is the hinges and the handles. Everything else is m&t or biscuited. All of the raised panels (28 of ‘em) and the shiplap back are full-floating.
I will post some more projects and some more detail about the material when I have some time to spare.
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tenontim
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posted 124 days ago
Great job. Love furniture with a good story. There’s nothing like the old salvaged lumber.
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Boardman
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posted 124 days ago
You lucky dog. Last fall I was at an outfit in Ashland WI, on the Superior shore, that sells submerged lumber. Very interesting stuff, although I wasn’t ready for the color changes resulting from the minerals in the water. Some astoundingly tight growth rings, and huge ray flecks in the white oak. I’m interested in seeing more of your projects from it.
GaryK
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posted 124 days ago
Very nice. Fantastic execution!
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WoodJack49
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posted 124 days ago
A very nice piece very nicely done.
-- Jack - Mission Viejo, Calif
romansfivefive
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posted 124 days ago
that looks awesome. which side of the bay is byng inlet? I love spending time in Owen Sound.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 124 days ago
Thanks for both posting the armoire and the story behind it. This is an excellent piece of furniture, one which will be the focal point of the room. Twenty eight raised panels- Wow!!!
Thanks for the post.
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rikkor
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posted 124 days ago
Great job. Man, nearly one hundred year old wood, to boot.
-- Maplewood, MN
ND2ELK
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posted 123 days ago
Very nice piece. What makes it extra special is being made out of salvaged 100 year wood. You should do a blog on how you salvage the wood. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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BillCo
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posted 123 days ago
which side of the bay is byng inlet? romansfivefive
We’re in Northeast GB, between Parry Sound & Sudbury.
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brianinpa
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posted 123 days ago
That is one fine example of craftsmanship.
-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.