Sad news from MAC timbers

[sjalloq]

Yeah, I managed to pick up a couple of small bits of Tiger Oak that intrigued me. Never seen it before so will try and find a project for it. Turn out was quite good but I have no idea what it's like normally. Perhaps about 15-20 people milling around the yard at most times.

 

[cgarry]

I went along to the open day and had a great time going through and picking out some nice boards. Sadly I was unable to meet Mike as he was in hospital with a kidney stone, hopefully he will get well soon. Still everybody was well looked after by Rene and it was a thoroughly enjoyable trip.

I really hope that they are able to relocate as it is great to have a quality, friendly hardwood supplier within range of Cambridge.

 

[Sheffield Tony]

Hmm. I'd better give him a call and see if he is well - I was going to pop in this weekend to collect some Walnut he has for me. Planning on using it to make a smoker's bow for my next chair.

I for one would be delighted if he ended up operating from somewhere a bit nearer to Bedford ...

 

[sjalloq]

Here are some pics from the day. You can see how nice the little cottage is so it must be hard for them to be moving on. I took a fancy to that bandsaw. Never seen a blade like it before.

 

[Bluekingfisher]

I visited the farm with a buddy on the open day hoping to find a few bits of suitable timber,despite not finding anything I was looking for just as I was getting into my car to leave Mike turned up. I heard one of his friends greet him on his arrival and tell him they had done brilliantly. I can only assume he made a few quid, which I am sure will help.

Mike has a fantastic workshop, integrated into old farm buildings, I'm sure it took years to get it all set up. I don't envy him having to clear the site, the amount of timber is unbelievable, although a good deal of it looks to be beyond use.