Cheap English Oak (Pictures now, and the deal........)

[WellsWood]

I managed to miss this thread last week as well.

Can't imagine there's going to be much of this left now, but just in case there's enough to go around can I please be added to the list of interested parties too Mike. Thanks.

Out of interest, how thick are the boards?

 

[MikeG.]

Don't know, Mark! I've only seen 2 boards and they were 1 inch.....Everything I know is in my first post. I'll let you know when we have a plan...

Mike

 

[MikeG.]

Right, chaps........I have finally got to see this stash of oak.......and it is a treasure trove!

It was air dried for 3 years in a open cartlodge, properly sticked. Since then (about 7 years) it has been stored in a farm shed, again, sticked. It is bone dry, flat and filthy!

There are about 25 of 1-1/4" boards up to 13 inches wide, 12.5 feet long
12 no 2" boards 9 to 10 inches wide about 12.5 feet long

Also, some 2-1/2" boards, some 6x6" planks about 6 feet long, some 6x4s up to 13 feet long.

I was completely unable to check boards within the pile. All I could see were the top boards and the ends of the lower stuff. Everything appeared flat, and a good number were shake-free. Apparently over half the wood is quarter sawn. There is woodworm in the sapwood, and there are a number of boards with large shakes. However, the boards are so big that even those would produce a good lot of furniture-grade timber.

All in all I reckon there to be at least 70 cu feet of oak. I have agreed a lump sum price for the lot, and it all needs to go quickly!!

So, here's the deal.......

£30 per cubic foot, and that is going to be only roughly calculated as I am not a timber merchant!!

It all has to go on the weekend of the 21st/22nd, and it is a question of turning up with a trailer, roofrack or van, some decent footwear, gloves and a dust mask (yes, I'm serious.....the place is a filthy farm shed)......and some cash.

I would like to narrow the times down, so please PM me if you are interested and we can agree times ........as well as sorting out directions. It will be first come first served and everything needs man-handling through an awkward space.......these are big boards!

The farm is between Halstead and Sudbury in North Essex.

There are some beautiful pieces of timber in here, and at about 75% of normal prices this strikes me a bargain. I doubt you could even find properly seasoned timber in some of these sizes. I'm not looking to make any money out of this.......just to end up with a few bits of decent wood.

Mike

 

[Digit]

Good luck chaps, and let's see the finished results.

Roy.

 

[Imperial]

PM'd you

 

[RobertMP]

I'm still interested

I'm on a weekend break in chilly Yorkshire at the mo. Will get in touch when I'm back home.

 

[MikeG.]

Unless I get a whole lot more interest very quickly I will have to pull out of this deal, which will be a pity.


There were about a dozen expressions of interest previously..........and that would equate to about 6 cubic feet each. However, I've only heard from 3 people since I had all the details. There is loads of wood, and you'll never see quarter sawn English oak at this price .........

So hurry, or lose the chance!

Mike

 

[jlawrence]

I'm interested - PM sent, but there's no way I can get there for the 21st/22nd.

 

[wizer]

pm sent

 

[Blister]

PM sent

 

[MikeG.]

Thanks for the PM's guys.......I'll answer them all later.

But..........not enough yet!!

This is a mountain of wood. I need at least 6 or 8 more takers to make this happen......I might be able to put a bit aside for people who can't make it on the weekend of the 21st, but I would need confirmed "orders".

Anyone interested in veneering, there are also some 1/2" boards, about 12 or so inches wide.

Mike

 

[wizer]

Anyone interested in veneering, there are also some 1/2" boards, about 12 or so inches wide.

Or Small boxes?

 

[WellsWood]

I'm still really interested in this, distance isn't too bad and I reckon it would make a good day out, and the price is certainly reasonable and I'm comfortable I can get enough on or in the car to make the trip economically viable. Essentially I'm up for it.
I have to confess to being a bit nervous about the woodworm aspect though. I have no experience of worm and have very little knowledge on the subject except to say I'm pretty certain I don't want any of the little blighters in my workshop/home. I seem to vaguely remember reading about them not being able to survive below a certain m.c. - if so, and if this stuff really is "bone dry" am I worrying needlessly?
Any advice appreciated.

 

[OPJ]

Mark, I doubt you'll have to worry much over the woodworm. They generally will have only attacked the sapwood, which most people would probably cut off and throw away anyway! This is timber is old. It's possible the woodworm is long gone by now... Normally, by the time you've recognised the signs of an attack or infestation, it's too late to react anyway.

 

[woodbloke]

The oak should be a approx 20% moisture content if it's air dried, so will need a bit of futher conditioning in a moderatly warm room before use. Any woodworm present will be in the sap, not in the heart wood which ought to be fine - Rob

 

[mickthetree]

Hi Mike

PM sent.

 

[mickthetree]

Hi Guys

I've sent a PM using the forum, but its sat in the outbox. Is that normal on here? I'm sure when I've sent them before they go straight away.

Anyway, if you dont get it Mike, let me know.

 

[OPJ]

Mick, I think it should stay there until Mike's read it. :wink:

 

[MikeG.]

Mark (and anyone else nervous about woodworm),

it is only in the sapwood, which you wouldn't use anyway. Cut this off and chuck it. It hasn't gone near the heartwood....the stuff you actually use.

All PM's received.......but keep them coming! I still haven't got enough people to justify risking about £2000 of my own money!

As for Rob's point re moisture content.........I expect that is about right, but don't have a moisture meter. That is normal workshop procedure anyway..........cut it up and clean it up, then take it indoors for a week or two (if you are using it for furniture).

Mike

 

[jlawrence]

Mike,
As one who wouldn't be able to collect that weekend, I'd fully expect to have to pay you in advance - ie before the actual weekend. Just PM me how much and to where.