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Jim Watts

Post subject: spalted maple source

Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:42 pm

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If anyone can help me out with a source for spalted maple rosette squares I would appreciate it.
I'm currently out and am in need of few. I'm attaching a photo of one of my rosettes for reference on the type of spalting I'm looking for.
Thanks.

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Murray Hunt

Post subject: Re: spalted maple source

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:26 am

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Check out Bow River, they had awesome stuff last time I was there and are a sponsor here. I didn't see them on their site but I'm sure they have them...

http://www.bowriverwoods.com/tonewoods/ ... tive-parts

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Bobc

Post subject: Re: spalted maple source

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:41 am

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Jim we have a good selection. Some with curl and spalt. By the way we were the first source to offer rosette squares.

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Beautiful and unusual tone woods at a reasonable price.
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wbergman

Post subject: Re: spalted maple source

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:30 am

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACKLINE-SPALT ... 4ad40c277d

Have you looked through ebay? Also, unless you absolutely only want maple, do not limit your ebay search to maple.

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mkellyvrod

Post subject: Re: spalted maple source

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:58 am

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I've bought from rctonewoods, and got a pack of mixed wood pieces to play with. If you can resaw, a bowl blank from Woodcraft will work, but I just can't get my blade to track well enough cut thin slices.

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Alex Kleon

Post subject: Re: spalted maple source

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:49 am

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I recently got some from Fraser Valley. http://www.mcssl.com/store/f-v-fine-woo ... ead-plates
You could try asking if they have anything like what you are looking for.
I'll post some pictures of what I bought after my second cup.

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Alex Kleon

Post subject: Re: spalted maple source

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:48 am

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The squares are fairly soft spalt, the board is firmer.

Alex

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Jim Watts

Post subject: Re: spalted maple source

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:58 pm

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Thanks guys, you've given me some good leads.
You know I'm probably the only person on the planet that hasn't ever bought or sold anything on ebay.
I'd look occasionally but most of what I ever saw there was mostly poor cuts, things have probably improved since then I suppose, but then maybe not.

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uvh sam

Post subject: Re: spalted maple source

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:48 am

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I buy knife blanks from eBay then slice them into tiles and assemble them mosaic style. I think it gives a more interesting look. Also I prefer stabilized spalted over natural as it is much tougher

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Jim Watts

Post subject: Re: spalted maple source

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:31 pm

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Sam,
I've done that before too, it does make a nice rosette, but if there's enough random spalting in a natural square to make it visually interesting in a rosette I prefer that rather than a repeating pattern.
I sent Bob C a PM and I'm hoping to here back from him soon, but I may need to go that route.
Nice rosette BTW.

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Bobc

Post subject: Re: spalted maple source

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:51 am

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Jim I just read your PM and sent a couple of links.

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Alex Kleon

Post subject: Re: spalted maple source

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:30 am

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That is some lovely spalt, Bob! I think I know where I'll be calling next time I need some!

Alex

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Jim Watts

Post subject: Re: spalted maple source

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:49 am

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Thanks Bob.

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Clinchriver

Post subject: Re: spalted maple source

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:07 pm

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Jim Watts wrote:

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Make your own……..Every time a maple drops around the home place I cut it up and leave several pieces out in the weather, check it every now and then. voila :mrgreen:

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Jim Watts

Post subject: Re: spalted maple source

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:39 pm

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Interesting idea, how long does it take to spalt?

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