Looking for REAL Irish Bog Oak

[massman]

I have a customer looking for me to make a Statesman FP with Irish Bog Oak. I have not been able to find anything but Irish Bog Oak/Lace Bobbin??!! I have never worked Irish Bog, so I want to make sure I get the real stuff. What is Lace Bobbin? Can anyone lead me to the real Irish Bog Oak? Anything I need to know about working it?? How expensive is the good/real stuff?
Help is appreciated. Thanks

 

[arjudy]

Try contacting Russianwolf here at IAP.

 

[ed4copies]

If you've never turned it, buy a little extra. Turns like slightly brittle Red Oak. Finishing is not the simplest.

 

[wdcav1952]

If you've never turned it, buy a little extra. Turns like slightly brittle Red Oak. Finishing is not the simplest.

Like he is going to take advice from a plastic turner!! :tongue:

 

[ed4copies]

Bog plastic is even MORE rare.

 

[bitshird]

Bog plastic is even MORE rare.

But it's easier to finish right Ed ?

 

[NewLondon88]

Bog plastic is even MORE rare.

I think I've been getting counterfeit rare Irish bog plastic

 

[wdcav1952]

Quote:
Originally Posted by ed4copies
Bog plastic is even MORE rare.

I think I've been getting counterfeit rare Irish bog plastic

The best stuff is genuine imitation rare Irish Bog PlasOaktic.

 

[DCBluesman]

Bernie - Expect it to be a little difficult to find bog oak large enough for a Statesman and when you do, be prepared to spend $10-15 (or more) a blank for it. It is chippy to turn and VERY challenging to finish well. You may find that either Russianwolf or keithkarl (both members here) can help you aquire the blanks.

 

[NewLondon88]

The best stuff is genuine imitation rare Irish Bog PlasOaktic.

sssh.. there might be police types here.
Ixnay on the Enuinegay Ogbay asticplay

 

[Russianwolf]

Don't fall for it, I have it on good authority that that genuine imitation Bog Plastic is actually real Bog Plastic which is only worth half as much as the genuine imitation Irish Elk Antler.

Bernie, PM sent. I got what you need most likely.

 

[mick]

Bog plastic is even MORE rare.

I've gots lots of "bag" Plastic if he wants it!

 

[titan2]

I have a customer looking for me to make a Statesman FP with Irish Bog Oak. I have not been able to find anything but Irish Bog Oak/Lace Bobbin??!! I have never worked Irish Bog, so I want to make sure I get the real stuff. What is Lace Bobbin? Can anyone lead me to the real Irish Bog Oak? Anything I need to know about working it?? How expensive is the good/real stuff?
Help is appreciated. Thanks

Here's an auction on e-bay 290301503055.....I've bought several items from him just recently......shipped it from the UK on Monday and I had it in California on Thursday! Also, you need to know what size of blank you need in 'Metric'.........

Here's a lace bobbin: newly made by a fellow in the UK.

Here's a lace bobbin c1850: see attach

Lace bobbins are used in hand made lace.


Barney

 

[Russianwolf]

Dave is a good source, I bought from him many times before finding my current suppliers. Only issue is the blanks often go for $10+ on ebay (I know as I usually watch them and make sure that they go high or come to me :biggrin: I can never have too much Bog Oak).

 

[titan2]

I bought some pen blanks from one auction and then some cut-offs for doing inlay and such........then I snagged this one......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290297355394&indexURL=1#ebayphotohosting

You can still smell the 'Bog'.....


Barney

 

[Russianwolf]

I saw that piece and considered it. then lost track of time and forgot to bid. Good score.:biggrin:

I will have a bunch on it's way this weekend with over 2bf of 8/4+ stock in it for pipes/stoppers/etc.

 

[Rasmus Petersen]

How about some real danish bog oak!... i have quite a lot of it right now.

we have a lot of bogs in Denmark and since the country was covered in oak forrest around 5000 years ago there is bog oak to be found...

I have turned selvral pens, jewlry, platters and the like from the stuff i have

let me know

 

[wdcav1952]

Rasmus,

I would suggest you show some photos of what you have and offer some for sale in the classified forum.

Also, welcome to the IAP.

 

[Rasmus Petersen]

i will do that thank you for the welcome.. (been lurking for a while)

 

[ed4copies]

Welcome, Rasmus!!1

And DO show your bog products!! Could open new doors for you and for US!!

Be prepared for questions on shipping costs, since everywhere in Europe seems to be different ---- Thanks!!

 

[Rasmus Petersen]

will do ... going to put some in the classifieds just need some better pictures. and figure out how to handle payment..