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Mr. Peet

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I was out on the porch and see there is no place to sit anymore, other than the floor. Got boxes of veneer and hundreds of sample blanks of dozens of species. Many of these blanks are too small for wood samples (without laminating) but would be great for pens. Let me know what you would like posted, and I will try to get pictures up:

Tetradium daniellii (Korean Bee-bee tree), Syringa vulgaris (common purple lilac), Juglans ailantifolia (Japanese walnut), Ilex verticellata (Winterberry holly), Cercidiphyllum japonicum (Katswora tree), Chamaecyparis obtusa (Hinoki cypress), Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala (Amur maple), Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden rain-tree), Magnolia tripetala (umbrella magnolia), Betula nigra, (spalted river birch), Populus deltoides (Eastern cottonwood), Salix eriocephala / ridiga (heart-leaf willow), Juniperus x pfitzeriana (Pfitzer juniper (Sabina&Chinensis))

So the woods above are found in the first 5 feet. Another 19 feet to go....

@rdabpenman @Eric Rorabaugh @ronnybounds @DWasson @BoonareeBurl
 
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Sample blanks sound like great fun to me.
If you encounter any that are twisted, hole-ly, wormy, knotty, spaulty, just plain ugly or utterly unidentifiable, I will be drawn to those like a moth to a flame!
Without the supplies to stabilize, pieces would need to be fairly strong on their own.
Might you want anything in trade?

Thanks for making these special pieces available!
 
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I was out on the porch and see there is no place to sit anymore, other than the floor. Got boxes of veneer and hundreds of sample blanks of dozens of species. Many of these blanks are too small for wood samples (without laminating) but would be great for pens. Let me know what you would like posted, and I will try to get pictures up:

Tetradium daniellii (Korean Bee-bee tree), Syringa vulgaris (common purple lilac), Juglans ailantifolia (Japanese walnut), Ilex verticellata (Winterberry holly), Cercidiphyllum japonicum (Katswora tree), Chamaecyparis obtusa (Hinoki cypress), Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala (Amur maple), Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden rain-tree), Magnolia tripetala (umbrella magnolia), Betula nigra, (spalted river birch), Populus deltoides (Eastern cottonwood), Salix eriocephala / ridiga (heart-leaf willow), Juniperus x pfitzeriana (Pfitzer juniper (Sabina&Chinensis))

So the woods above are found in the first 5 feet. Another 19 feet to go....

@rdabpenman @Eric Rorabaugh @ronnybounds @DWasson @BoonareeBurl
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Any thin woods (1/4”) in your stash you want to unload? Chuck
 
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Eric Rorabaugh said:
Hmmmm.....could this be a gauging interest post? 🤣 pics and prices
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Yes, it could be taken as such. However, if it was in the trade forum, would that change things? Not asking for money, asking for homes but only to those looking to house. If someone offers to give more than shipping. I would be thankful.
 
What does the japanese walnut and the korean bee bee tree's wood look like? Depending on looks I might take some off you.
 
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daniscool said:
What does the japanese walnut and the korean bee bee tree's wood look like? Depending on looks I might take some off you.
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The Japanese walnut is blond, very similar to American Butternut, Juglans cinerea. Bee-bee is more like White ash but colored like Mulberry, with a yellowish Green. I'll look for the camera.

Japanese walnut does have insect stains. Pictured on a brown cardboard box against a white foam cooler.


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Sapwood also.
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Bee-bee, camera full, need to delete photos before taking more.
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The Japanese walnut is blond, very similar to American Butternut, Juglans cinerea. Bee-bee is more like White ash but colored like Mulberry, with a yellowish Green. I'll look for the camera.
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It sadly does not sound like I will like it but I guess you should post pics for others.
 
I would go for a sample of anything you’re willing to divvy up, always love trying new woods. Especially since I’m about to start pen making this is a pleasant surprise of a post to come across. Would certainly compensate your generosity and time…
 
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On a white cloth, looks blueish bottom picture so took again here. Top down, Golden chain, Eastern cottonwood, Katswora. The line you see in the middle is a saw line, ripping half from both sides on the table saw. The other Katswora pieces have defects.
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Umbrella magnolia, river birch, lilac. The lilac has a pinkish purple hue. The river birch has faint lines of separation in the spalt.
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Hinoki cypress over Heartleaf willow
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Trying to capture spalt lines in birch, being they are a red/brown, not easy for me.

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I am very tempted but I think I will pass. (Assuming I had any claim at all)
 
Mr. Peet said:
I was out on the porch and see there is no place to sit anymore, other than the floor. Got boxes of veneer and hundreds of sample blanks of dozens of species. Many of these blanks are too small for wood samples (without laminating) but would be great for pens. Let me know what you would like posted, and I will try to get pictures up:

Tetradium daniellii (Korean Bee-bee tree), Syringa vulgaris (common purple lilac), Juglans ailantifolia (Japanese walnut), Ilex verticellata (Winterberry holly), Cercidiphyllum japonicum (Katswora tree), Chamaecyparis obtusa (Hinoki cypress), Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala (Amur maple), Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden rain-tree), Magnolia tripetala (umbrella magnolia), Betula nigra, (spalted river birch), Populus deltoides (Eastern cottonwood), Salix eriocephala / ridiga (heart-leaf willow), Juniperus x pfitzeriana (Pfitzer juniper (Sabina&Chinensis))

So the woods above are found in the first 5 feet. Another 19 feet to go....
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My university department just hired a botanist who specializes in trees; he's interested in starting a dendrology course. As I've posted here before, I've started putting together a xylarium for the university, complementing our existing herbarium. I brought in the 78 specimens that I've assembled so far, and our new guy was practically drooling over everything I'd been able to assemble in just a couple of months -- thanks in large part to some good folks on WoodBarter. I don't know what he would need for his own personal research, but our new xylarium is going to be useful for teaching and reference as well.

So to keep Dr. Augustine drooling, I'll take just about anything you're getting rid of. I can't do much with veneer, but I can take samples that aren't IWCS standard size. There are a few pen blanks in the collection already. I don't think any of the species you listed are ones we already have; all of them would be of interest.

This is Dr. Augustine's faculty page, by the way, if anyone's interested in his academic research: https://uca.edu/biology/facultystaff/steven-augustine/
 
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daniscool said:
I am very tempted but I think I will pass. (Assuming I had any claim at all)
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That is fine Dan, I got hammered just trying to send teaching samples to Germany with the new tariffs last spring. Thanks for looking.
 
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Cloud of Sawdust Farms said:
My university department just hired a botanist who specializes in trees; he's interested in starting a dendrology course. As I've posted here before, I've started putting together a xylarium for the university, complementing our existing herbarium. I brought in the 78 specimens that I've assembled so far, and our new guy was practically drooling over everything I'd been able to assemble in just a couple of months -- thanks in large part to some good folks on WoodBarter. I don't know what he would need for his own personal research, but our new xylarium is going to be useful for teaching and reference as well.

So to keep Dr. Augustine drooling, I'll take just about anything you're getting rid of. I can't do much with veneer, but I can take samples that aren't IWCS standard size. There are a few pen blanks in the collection already. I don't think any of the species you listed are ones we already have; all of them would be of interest.

This is Dr. Augustine's faculty page, by the way, if anyone's interested in his academic research: https://uca.edu/biology/facultystaff/steven-augustine/
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Hello Ben,

I understand your point of reference, but hesitate. If you are looking for sample stock to cut up and examine, that is one thing. As for IWCS samples, I have a hundred or so for sale. You can PM me about IWCS samples.

As for the stuff that fails to make sample size, I'd love for some crafters to have the chance to work some of these woods. If they have no desire, I would then like to offer them otherwise.
 
Once you take care of those with specific wants, I'd be glad to take anything else you want to get out of your way for our Kids Making It program. Many are into making pens so those sizes are particularly useful, but they get creative with small bits whether via glue-ups for larger projects or just small turnings. I'm not certain about veneers, but there are some creative youngsters there so I'm sure they'd put anything to use that you want to unload.

Just post up and tag me when/if it gets to that point. I'd be open to spending between $100 and $150 (shipped).
 
I'm interested in the Katswora, even the one with defects, if it's available.
Out of curiosity, how thick is it?
Thanks!
--JB
 
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Hello Ben,

I understand your point of reference, but hesitate. If you are looking for sample stock to cut up and examine, that is one thing. As for IWCS samples, I have a hundred or so for sale. You can PM me about IWCS samples.

As for the stuff that fails to make sample size, I'd love for some crafters to have the chance to work some of these woods. If they have no desire, I would then like to offer them otherwise.
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Fair enough. I pretty much stick to familiar North American hardwoods in my own work, so let those who want to make stuff from your woods have first crack at them.
 
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