Starfruit donation block for WoodBarter community….

Byron Barker

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Here is a Starfruit block I just got milled that I’m wanting to donate to the WB community for samples as I mentioned before. Just want shipping cost plus 10$ for the milling. Not sure who wants to be in charge of this. @Mr. Peet ? It still needs to be seasoned. It seems to turn pink as it dries. I’m thinking whoever is in charge of it can supply other members samples for their collections and just charge them a small fee to make up for whatever the shipping ends up being. Block is 28cmx17x13. I have another of about the same size if more is needed. If anyone wants to buy blocks, I can offer the set blocks for sale as well. Up to you guys. Thanks

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@Big Ry

I lack paypal so maybe Ryan can handle the money thing to you and I could pay him with a check. I can mill the wood and store it for seasoning and redistribute samples.
 
Byron Barker said:
Here is a Starfruit block I just got milled that I’m wanting to donate to the WB community for samples as I mentioned before. Just want shipping cost plus 10$ for the milling. Not sure who wants to be in charge of this. @Mr. Peet ? It still needs to be seasoned. It seems to turn pink as it dries. I’m thinking whoever is in charge of it can supply other members samples for their collections and just charge them a small fee to make up for whatever the shipping ends up being. Block is 28cmx17x13. I have another of about the same size if more is needed. If anyone wants to buy blocks, I can offer the set blocks for sale as well. Up to you guys. Thanks

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Most kind of you to make this offer. I’m pretty confident that samples of this species would be a prize in most collections. Chuck
 
Hi @Mr. Peet. I can save Ryan some time since he just started a new job, by sending Byron the PayPal myself, and he can ship the starfruit directly to you. Would that work?
 
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Is the 28.5x17x13.5 in cm or inches? I'd say 2 blocks is better. I'm sure a few WB members want a spindle or other size blank and sure Ryan wants a bigger piece as well.
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It’s in cm. The other piece is nearly identical in size and shape. I was going to leave that block as one whole piece, but the length seemed too problematic to try and find a box for. I can stack the two blocks in a box no problem. Just heavy since it is wet. Is the size ok though or do you need something longer/wider? Can you send me a DM with your address and phone number? I can’t recall what email chain you originally sent me your address in. Thanks
 
So roughly 11" x 7" x 5". I'm not sure who's trying to do what with this but I'm happy to assist if needed. I can do the Paypal thing and can slice up the block into whatever further samples etc people want. I think I finally got my bandsaw tuned up well enough to confidently say I can resaw pieces like this. I'd like to keep a slice off it for nostalgia purposes because we kids used to pick and eat starfruit when we found it in Panama. But we called them star apples.
 
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I'd definitely be interested in a sample of this. I can do the PayPal as well - Steven or I, doesn't really matter to me either way.
 
Sign me up for a roughly IWCS-sized sample (6" x 3" x 1/2"), although we're not picky -- undersized or thicker is fine. I don't need it for my own work, but I'd put it in my university collection (which is up to 160 specimens, by the way).
 
Byron Barker said:
It’s in cm. The other piece is nearly identical in size and shape. I was going to leave that block as one whole piece, but the length seemed too problematic to try and find a box for. I can stack the two blocks in a box no problem. Just heavy since it is wet. Is the size ok though or do you need something longer/wider? Can you send me a DM with your address and phone number? I can’t recall what email chain you originally sent me your address in. Thanks
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I'd say to send 2 blocks.
 
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