My Deal Of The Year!

[Volusianator]

So about 10 yachts ago Palmer Johnson built a boat and the entire interior was lacewood. Now I'm a huge fan of this wood, have built a desktop out of it and several other things as well.

We have a lot of this wood left, it's been sitting for a couple years and usually we donate leftover stuff to the local high school. So today I asked my Foreman if I could buy some of the leftover lacewood, he said no, but if I brought in a case of beer and case of soda for the guys, I could take what I wanted...so I did

I know it's really hard to see the grain in photos, but trust me, this will make an outstanding computer desk for me! 34 boardfeet of lacewood for two cases of drinks, this is in my best estimation, between $350 and $400 of wood!

 

[Patrick B]

Awesome! Can't wait to see in-progress and finished pictures.

 

[tatjunkie]

Thats going to be one nice desk!

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

That does have a beautiful grain to it....what I really want to know is who did the "Packer's" theme paint job on your bike?

Now that's a beautiful job!

 

[cigarguy71]

Very cool Wade.

 

[Benzopyrene]

Very nice!

 

[rick12string]

I hate you! Just kidding, nice score on the wood.

 

[twenty5]

Wow, that looks great, good for you!

 

[Moro]

Sounds NEAT! To be used for that desktop project ye posted about?

 

[terrantheman]

Wade have I said you're a talented lucky son of a gun:stretchgr Well you are!

 

[xddco]

My Dad is a retired woodshop teacher who builds furniture and has a complete professional cabinet shop. I showed him this picture and he told me that it's very hard to find this wood in large enough format and quantity to make something big....and the price goes up every year...so GREAT score! Can't wait to see the finished product. It should be awesome!

 

[strife]

Nice, is that 5/4 x 6? I totally ruined a cabinet I built some years ago out of lacewood. It's like a friggin sponge, I used teak oil and I lost all of the character in the grain. I know, always use scraps as test pieces. Can't wait to see the final product.

 

[3rdworldchild]

Beautiful wood. That was a real deal! Keep us updated.

 

[weskimad]

Even better than the deal is it sounds like you are working with some good people.

 

[Danilo]

beautiful looking wood!
nice score.

 

[hdroadglide]

beautiful looking wood!
nice score.

hehehe............ danilo likes wade's wood......:rolling:

 

[smokinghole]

I've always liked lacewood and wondered what's widest the boards are usually cut. Nice score Wade.

 

[Boppa-Wasch]

And you're going to hide it with a computer and stuff........

 

[Danilo]

hehehe............ danilo likes wade's wood......:rolling:

I gotta be more careful with what I say around here. No one is safe... EVER!!

 

[Penzip]

Thats a good deal Wade , can't wait to see it when your done. Lots of pics.