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Post by vilanobeachsurf on Jun 12, 2012 14:25:04 GMT -5
Been reading about this wood and it seems to be a natural. But where do I find it?
Closest place to Jacksonville Beach that I can find is in Lenox, GA.
But even they just have up to 8', maybe I can make that work on a 9'2" but would rather have longer boards to work with...
Thanks for any and all help!
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Post by TimelessSurf on Jun 12, 2012 23:05:00 GMT -5
That was the closest place that I found. Paulownia is a wonderful wood! Light as balsa, stronger than ceday, rot resistant, doesnt wick water, graws very fast, AND grows a new tree out of the old stump!!! You can grow your own and harvest withing 3 years i believe. Check out the tree so sea forum for more info info on that~
Chad
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Post by TimelessSurf on Jun 13, 2012 14:39:58 GMT -5
I just got this email form a guys who has some rare pieces in NJ...
From Thomas Spencer"
"Wanted to see if you were interested in some very rare paulownia Tometosa.
I harvested a massive 50-75 yr. old paulownia tree that was more than 48'' across.
I have made a few boogie boards and an Alaia, but wanted to find someone who has more skill and appreciation for what I have.
I know how rare a find these are and almost feel bad when I shape them, learning how to shape for the 1st time with something so rare.
I have 7 slabs that are 22"-24" wide. I had to cut the monster in half, so I could cut it so there is no pith from the center to worry about.
I also have about 50 pieces that are 8.5"-13"+ by 96" long for 2 piece boards.
Everyone I've talked to has never even heard of such a large tree!
I wanted to contact a few professionals before I put them up for sale online.
I've included a few pics for you.
I know how rare these pieces are and just want someone with more skill to shape them and share them with others.
I doubt you will ever see any boards like this more than once or twice in a lifetime!
Thanks for you time,
Thomas Spencer
e-mail theheartofwood@gmail.com "
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Post by vilanobeachsurf on Jun 14, 2012 7:53:22 GMT -5
Thanks for the link to the NJ folks, I will be getting in touch with them to see what they have!
Otherwise I just may make a road trip to lenox...
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Post by vilanobeachsurf on Jun 15, 2012 10:27:56 GMT -5
Just to update folx with some info on the NJ Paulownia. In trading e-mails, I find that he has about 467 bf of Paulownia wood cut into boards some short (less than 48") and some medium (94" and greater).
He also has some 20" + wide slabs 96" long and 5/4 or 6/4.
He is looking for $4000 for the whole lot of wood and can help to arrange economical shipping.
I was only looking for enough wood for two or three longboards so if you would like to contact him, his e-mail address is up on Chad's 2nd post on this thread.
If anyone wants to see photo's just let me know.
P.S. Thanks Chad for posting this info!
Enjoy!
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Post by access5 on Jun 16, 2012 10:50:13 GMT -5
I would like to have some...lets talk and maybe we can order together....
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Post by vilanobeachsurf on Jun 21, 2012 7:01:48 GMT -5
Here are the photo's of the boards that were sent to me...one at a time! Attachments:
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Post by vilanobeachsurf on Jun 21, 2012 7:03:48 GMT -5
Maybe this works better? Attachments:
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Post by vilanobeachsurf on Jun 21, 2012 7:04:18 GMT -5
OK... Attachments:
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Post by vilanobeachsurf on Jun 21, 2012 7:16:24 GMT -5
Ahhh, it was the nut behind the wheel! Not too sure that I can afford even an tenth of the cost right now! Attachments:
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