Dario
Member
This is in relation to William's post here: http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39935 (which I agree with).
First, what is free?
I had a little experience collecting wood and selling them but they are far from free. As mentioned, unless it is handed to you milled and ready to turn...it is not really free wood. One particular wood (heritage live oak) nearly killed me while collecting it. It is like buying and selling...only difference is you "buy" with hard work (sweat equity).
Most times, some gift "free" wood are also reciprocated with another gift. Maybe a pen made from the batch (or no one heard of such thing)?
I also believe that once something is given to you, it is yours and you have all the right to do whatever you want to do with it. Sell it, give it away, burn it, throw it, etc. It may not seem right (to some) but the owner should have the choice.
I personally try to treasure most that was given to me but there is a time when you just have to let go. Either you have no more space, you need the money, no more need for it, someone can put it to better use, (any combination or all of these), etc.
Bottom line, we need to look at the intent and motivation of the person. If we are not sure, it is better to give him/her the benefit of the doubt. I am guilty of being a part of the lynch mob at times too and I make no excuses for those. I regretted them though and tried to make amends.
We have a few members here that I respect A LOT because they work very hard to put food on the table the honest way...including sell "free" wood.
JMHO.
First, what is free?
I had a little experience collecting wood and selling them but they are far from free. As mentioned, unless it is handed to you milled and ready to turn...it is not really free wood. One particular wood (heritage live oak) nearly killed me while collecting it. It is like buying and selling...only difference is you "buy" with hard work (sweat equity).
Most times, some gift "free" wood are also reciprocated with another gift. Maybe a pen made from the batch (or no one heard of such thing)?
I also believe that once something is given to you, it is yours and you have all the right to do whatever you want to do with it. Sell it, give it away, burn it, throw it, etc. It may not seem right (to some) but the owner should have the choice.
I personally try to treasure most that was given to me but there is a time when you just have to let go. Either you have no more space, you need the money, no more need for it, someone can put it to better use, (any combination or all of these), etc.
Bottom line, we need to look at the intent and motivation of the person. If we are not sure, it is better to give him/her the benefit of the doubt. I am guilty of being a part of the lynch mob at times too and I make no excuses for those. I regretted them though and tried to make amends.
We have a few members here that I respect A LOT because they work very hard to put food on the table the honest way...including sell "free" wood.
JMHO.