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Gregf

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The village I live near has a historic opera house that has been allowed to deteriorate to the point of the roof about to collapse due to a beam failure. Luckily a group was formed to try to save the building. A company was hired to stabilize the roof. I saw on their Facebook page that the failed beam was being removed and debris being cleared to erect a supporting structure. When I asked what was being done with the wood they said it was in a dumpster. I hot footed it for some dumpster diving. Luckily the beams were already cut into manageable pieces. I think I have enough for a blank or two. Of course, I now need a laser engraver for the pens. (On order) The members of the committee will be gifted with pens.
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The village I live near has a historic opera house that has been allowed to deteriorate to the point of the roof about to collapse due to a beam failure. Luckily a group was formed to try to save the building. A company was hired to stabilize the roof. I saw on their Facebook page that the failed beam was being removed and debris being cleared to erect a supporting structure. When I asked what was being done with the wood they said it was in a dumpster. I hot footed it for some dumpster diving. Luckily the beams were already cut into manageable pieces. I think I have enough for a blank or two. Of course, I now need a laser engraver for the pens. (On order) The members of the committee will be gifted with pens.View attachment 296173
Great find - wonderful tribute you are creating for the folks who have a passion to restore the building.
 

magpens

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Great find !! . Great story !!

What species of wood .... I would appreciate learning this .... if you know, please. . Thanks !
 

TDahl

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It is always great hearing how materials used in pens actually have some history and sentiment. I'm sure the pens will be much appreciated.
 

PatrickR

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Nice! It's always great to save old growth wood. Southern yellow pine and Douglas fir were commonly used. The board far right looks different, possibly figured?


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