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wood128

wood128

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What is the market today for NIP ? I have not seen any for sale . I have access to 3 trees which have been cut recently but they spalt fast in this Florida climate . Any interest from the woodturners ? These pieces are not for sale yet .
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wood128 said:
How much would you purchase ?
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Probably a couple of boards worth. Basically, some 1 inch thick by "medium USPS box" size - so 1" x 8" x 11". That would probably be about 5 pieces or so.
A large flat rate box of 3" x 3" x 12"
A large flat rate box of 1.5" x 3" x 12"
A box that has some 1.75 " x 6 - 8" x 6 - 8" quarter sawn pieces these would need to be true quarter sawn, so no pith, but the center of the log, as to get the widest possible pieces without any pith where the growth rings are perpendicular to the face of each board. Essentially, pieces that would be good for plates. If you could get them 11 x 11 x 1.75 quarter sawn, that would be perfect, but 1.75 x 6 x 6 and up would be fine too.
 
Jarod888 said:
Probably a couple of boards worth. Basically, some 1 inch thick by "medium USPS box" size - so 1" x 8" x 11". That would probably be about 5 pieces or so.
A large flat rate box of 3" x 3" x 12"
A large flat rate box of 1.5" x 3" x 12"
A box that has some 1.75 " x 6 - 8" x 6 - 8" quarter sawn pieces these would need to be true quarter sawn, so no pith, but the center of the log, as to get the widest possible pieces without any pith where the growth rings are perpendicular to the face of each board. Essentially, pieces that would be good for plates. If you could get them 11 x 11 x 1.75 quarter sawn, that would be perfect, but 1.75 x 6 x 6 and up would be fine too.
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I would only sell the wood in log form., but can remove the bark
 
I think pine in general, regardless of genus, is not well received by turners, as it is known to be very 'gummy' and sappy, with not a lot of highlighting to make the work of turning it worth it, which might be why you see very little of it for turners. Great for flat work or general construction once fully dried.

Kevin
 
I think one would be disappointed in using NIP in flat work. I've done work with this incredible wood based on mentorship from the late Ron Kent. Might look at ronkent.com for some further info. Last time I was able to get some of these logs was from another IAP member in Hawaii.
 
Jarod888 said:
It wouldn't make any sense to ship logs from Florida to Colorado.

Thanks anyway.
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I have shipped several hundred of these logs ........12 - 20 inches dia. to the western states for the turners to make those translucent bowls. IE Ron Kent style with his oil soaking finish . Now the shipping is too expensive .
 
wood128 said:
I have shipped several hundred of these logs ........12 - 20 inches dia. to the western states for the turners to make those translucent bowls. IE Ron Kent style with his oil soaking finish . Now the shipping is too expensive .
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Which would be why it makes more sense to process it and sell blanks that can easily fit into standard flat rate shipping boxes.

Also, not a lot of pen turners would be interested in bowl blanks. Spindle, boxes, spatulas, etc. but bowl blanks are pretty ehhh in my opinion.
 
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