Paul's Bigger Wood

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As many of you already know, I am helping @Mr. Peet with listing the rest of Paul Hind's wood. I believe this is the rest of Paul's supply, besides any unclaimed boxes that may remain from Mark's listings.

HOW IT WORKS
As was done with Mark's sale thread, the package will be sent to the buyer. After they inspect the contents, then the buy sends payment to me. If the buyer decides that the contents are worth more, they may pay more and the difference from the payment will be applied to a fund for Paul's grandchildren. If the buyer feels shorted, I will make good on the deal.

Where things differ from Mark's sale threads:
  • Due to size, most packages will not be using USPS flat rate shipping boxes (more details below)
  • I will be accepting and would prefer Paypal for payment (checks still OK, if you don't Paypal)
PARCEL TYPES
I have all of the wood categorized into 3 different types of shipments - Large Flat Rate, Single Pieces, and Board Packs.

Large Flat Rate: Mark had a stack of the discontinued USPS Large Game Board Flat Rate Boxes (23 11/16″ x 11 3/4″ x 3″ inside), which USPS still honors. Some of Paul's wood fits into these boxes, so I filled as many as possible and topped them off with my own wood so that they are completely full. There are only 5 total boxes available. The estimated value of each box will be provided when listed.

Single Pieces: A few of Paul's pieces are of sufficient value that they will be listed individually instead of being bundled with other boards. There are only 3 Single Pieces available. Two of the pieces are slightly over $50 estimated value. The third is well over $100 estimated value. The estimated value of each piece will be provided when listed.

Board Packs: The rest of Paul's wood will be bundles of approximately 3-5 boards. The goal is to bundle pieces that have an estimated value in the $30-50 range, however there are bound to be some packs outside of this range. All packs should be at least $30 value, so if anything they might be over $50.

SHIPPING
Large Flat Rate: The 5 flat rate packages have a flat rate shipping cost of $34, so I will be asking $50 for these just like Mark did.

Single Piece & Board Packs: Since these packages exceed flat rate limits, I will have to quote each individual parcel. Quotes will be done using Pirate Ship. Due to my local post office's limited hours and the volume of packages I will be sending, I will only be using UPS unless Pirate Ship's UPS quote is significantly higher than USPS. If a buyer is unable to receive UPS shipments, DM me to discuss options. For Single Piece parcels, I am asking 50% Estimated Value + Actual Shipping. For Board Pack parcels, I am asking $25 + Actual Shipping.

*** Some single pieces and board packs exceed standard shipping length and width limits and would incur additional shipping charges if shipped as-is. In such scenarios, I can cut the boards at the buyer's request to keep shipping costs reasonable. I am only offering this option when parcels would otherwise incur additional surcharge.

ROLL-OUT
Due to the additional time required to quote and pack most of this wood, I will be doing a phased roll-out. There's no specific time frame for this roll-out beyond what is stated below. I recently got a new job and have 2 weeks off in between, so I am going to make a push to get everything posted in that period. But I don't want to make any guarantees.

Phase 1: Large Flat Rate boxes & Single Pieces​
Phase 2: Board Packs​

I think that about covers everything. Some flat rate boxes will be up first...
 
Great job helping out @Big Ry and some beautiful boards there.

I purchased one of the first boxes of smalls Mark put out there to support Paul’s family and help dispose of his collection.

This is a very worthy cause and a lot of work for you (and Mark). I don’t have much use for flat-stock since I exclusively do woodturning nowadays. (I’m into selling flat stock 😀)

Doing this shout out to bring attention to the post, for those who might not have seen it yet.
 
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JD1137 said:
Great job helping out @Big Ry and some beautiful boards there.

I purchased one of the first boxes of smalls Mark put out there to support Paul’s family and help dispose of his collection.

This is a very worthy cause and a lot of work for you (and Mark). I don’t have much use for flat-stock since I exclusively do woodturning nowadays. (I’m into selling flat stock 😀)

Doing this shout out to bring attention to the post, for those who might not have seen it yet.
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Thank you. I will say one of the flat rate boxes will (mostly) be spindles. There are a couple other pieces that are bowl or platter/plate blanks, but most is typical lumber unfortunately for you turners.
 
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As many of you already know, I am helping @Mr. Peet with listing the rest of Paul Hind's wood. I believe this is the rest of Paul's supply, besides any unclaimed boxes that may remain from Mark's listings.
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Boxes #19, 20, and 41 from Mark's original listings are still unclaimed. Here's the original post for Box 19, and then you can scroll through the thread. . .

Mr. Peet

Post in thread 'Paul's random wood cut offs'

Box #19 is a USPS medium flat rate box.

Nineteenth box has a roughly 8.25" x 8.25" x 2.4" thick turning blank of maple with spalt. This blank has very few if any defects. There is a 7.5" x 7.5" by 1.8" thick piece of nice Black Walnut. There is a piece of Live oak 2.8" wide x 2.1" thick x 6.75" long. This piece has small checks.. A piece of weathered beech. Spanish cedar 6" x 9.25" x 11/16ths. A 10" x 3/4ths heavy, curly maple blank along with some Yew pen blank stock. These woods are pictured. If you need more information, ask. There will be other wood packed with these to assure the...
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And Box #39 from Mark's original listing of Paul's short boards is also unclaimed. Here's the original post:

Mr. Peet

Post in thread 'Paul's short boards'

Box #39 is a USPS large flat rate game board box. This box has a 5" x 23.25" x 2.5" piece of curly Maple with some wane on the end and a small face check on one side. This was a FaceBook purchase listed as northern maple. A piece 6.5" x 20.5" x 1.5" Black walnut. A piece 6.25" x 22" x 1.25" European Brown oak with surface checks on one side. Worst sides pictured. Other woods will be added to assure box is filled.

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#5 (Flat Rate)
Estimated Value: $114 SOLD (Tim Carter)

This was the original "turning box", but now #4 also has some turning blanks in it. The American Chestnut is just cause I didn't want to fill that whole space up with pen blanks!

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That is very well organised. You are doing a good thing. Out of interest, what wood is the single piece that is worth more than 100? I take first dibs until I know what it is.
 
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daniscool said:
That is very well organised. You are doing a good thing. Out of interest, what wood is the single piece that is worth more than 100? I take first dibs until I know what it is.
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Thanks. You'll have to wait and see, but I intend to post that one later today. What I will say is that the estimated cost has a lot to do with the size/volume of the piece, as its quite large. In fact, size plays into the value of all 3 single pieces that will be listed. I imagine that would be a consideration you would have regarding international shipping.
 
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Thanks. You'll have to wait and see, but I intend to post that one later today. What I will say is that the estimated cost has a lot to do with the size/volume of the piece, as its quite large. In fact, size plays into the value of all 3 single pieces that will be listed. I imagine that would be a consideration you would have regarding international shipping.
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Oh. I thought because of rarity. I still call dibs but I am unlikely to follow through.
 
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daniscool said:
Oh. I thought because of rarity. I still call dibs but I am unlikely to follow through.
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No, there really isn't much in the way of rare species with any of this remaining stock of Paul's. A good chunk of it is US domestic species, though there are still several exotics. There is no rosewood or ebony in Paul's collection. Any rosewoods or ebonies in any package were added from my own stock. There are a few uncommon/oddball species, but they aren't necessarily rare or super valuable. Paul just has some uncommon or less common sizes with some of these pieces, which might be attractive to some.

In general I don't really want people calling dibs in advance of posting; however, I kind of created the conditions by which someone would want to call dibs by previewing the value of these 3 single pieces. So I think its OK in this one instance, since it was my fault. But I also kind of doubt you'll want the piece anyway, because its big and heavy.
 
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#6 (Single Piece)
Estimated Value: $52
Estimated Weight: 8lb 8oz (wood only)

This extra wide piece of 4/4 Butternut is the first single piece from Paul's collection. Obviously the width is what makes this piece unusual. The width ranges from 16" at the sappy end to 16 3/8" at the opposite end. It would be a shame to cut this board up, so hopefully the buyer is willing to cover the shipping surcharge or can pickup in person!

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