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

[MikeG.]

It never rains but it pours!!!!!!!

I was at a social this afternoon and was offered some quarter-sawn English Oak. There is apparently a 10' butt that was about 3 to 4 foot in diameter, quarter sawn and stacked 10 years ago. It has some woodworm in the sapwood, and there is some marking from a lightning strike, but apparently some really nice stuff in there too.

I have only seen 2 boards from the pile (a friend had them), and it looks really good and dry, flat (not twisted), and generally ready for furniture making.

I won't get to see the whole lot until next weekend, but am after expressions of interest. I couldn't manage the whole lot myself. It will certainly be cheap, but it won't be silly money, and the whole lot has to go.

Anyone interested?

Mike

 

[johnf]

to far for me (shame)

 

[DaveL]

Well as it is so close it would be silly not to at least take a board or two, I do like oak.
So keep me in mind Mike, I might just have to pop over and view the house sign in the wood. :roll:

 

[MikeG.]

Anytime Dave............PM me for directions. Let me know when you have in mind and we'll make a plan.

Mike

 

[katellwood]

I'm just over the bridge in Kent and would be interested, Thanks

 

[wizer]

I'm just over the bridge in Kent and would be interested, Thanks

Me too please Mike

 

[CNC Paul]

Me too!!!!!!

Thank you

 

[MikeG.]

Excellent start! Well, we should be able to take the lot between us. I'll try and get some photos next weekend, and we'll have to make a plan at that point.

Keep 'em coming though...it sounds like quite a lot of wood!!

Mike

 

[CNC Paul]

Excellent start! Well, we should be able to take the lot between us. I'll try and get some photos next weekend, and we'll have to make a plan at that point.

Keep 'em coming though...it sounds like quite a lot of wood!!

Mike

DOOH !!

I was going to leave in the morning 8)

Thanks Mike

 

[Blister]

yes please :lol:

 

[MikeG.]

DOOH !!I was going to leave in the morning 8)

Thanks Mike

Well, you would have had a nice aimless drive around the beautiful Essex/ Suffolk border area....but would have gone home a little frustrated!

 

[milkman]

I could be up for this if there’s still room. Keep us posted. Thanks

 

[Chris Knight]

Mike,
I am interested!

 

[MikeG.]

OK guys....noted. I'll contact everyone once I know what is happening.

Mike

 

[RobertMP]

If there's any left I'd be interested too

 

[MikeG.]

It'll be 2 square feet each at this rate!!!

The good thing is that with this number interested I can certainly make an offer for the lot........he's a friend, and the oak is in his way, so the bargaining won't be difficult. As I've said previously, I'll report back as soon as I know anything.

Mike

 

[promhandicam]

Rather late on this but I'd be interested in a couple of cu ft if there is still some going.

Cheers, Steve

 

[Imperial]

I'm up for some qtr sawn and to offer help picking it up :wink:

 

[Digit]

I think you're gonna have to ration it or start a lottery Mike!

Roy.

 

[mickthetree]

Missed this post, I'd be up for some too if there is any left. Just a small bit if it doesnt make things too difficult?

Maybe I could pick some up of Bloonose as he is in Herts? If its not too much bother.