RARE (Reclaimed Antique River Enhanced) Timber

[tbellemare]

Has anyone here seen any of the wood from Greenerlogs.com?

I'm curious if they are selling any yet. The story is that they are harvesting old growth timber from the bottom of rivers in Central America. They say that as much as half of what was harvested is in the river bottoms.

I'm trying to contact them but haven't succeeded yet.

Tom

 

[ForumMFG]

Tom,

I had seen a special on TV about these types of logs and they are absolutely beautiful.  Also, I don't know if you ever seen the show "Dirty Jobs" with Mike Row, but one of his dirty jobs was to work with this guy who searches river's for these types of logs.  It was pretty cool.

 

[tbellemare]

Dave:

Did they say anything on either of the TV shows about where you can get the wood?

I tried to follow the links on the website and got to a site called www.oldgrowthmahogany.com, which is a dead URL registered in Melbourne, Australia. It is supposed to be the U.S. agent?

I sent an email to the main address but haven't heard back from them yet. I really like the look of mahogany and limestone and would like to get my hands on some of this.

Tom

 

[ForumMFG]

Tom,

The dirty jobs show was on last year and the TV special was on a coule years ago.  So I can't remember all the details about it, but I will tell you that the company that runs the website you listed is only 1 of many companies that do this type of work.  These logs are gold mines.  I'll do some digging for you.

 

[ForumMFG]

Tom,

Check THIS link out, then click on Sinker Heart Pine & Cypress Timber.  This company sells what you are looking for, I think.

 

[GreenGA]

Tom,

Is this in reference to an email from Fine Woodworking publications that went out recently?  

I received the email but must wait until later this evening to check it out.  Sure does sound very interesting...  

Has anyone here seen any of the wood from Greenerlogs.com?

I'm curious if they are selling any yet. The story is that they are harvesting old growth timber from the bottom of rivers in Central America. They say that as much as half of what was harvested is in the river bottoms.

I'm trying to contact them but haven't succeeded yet.

Tom

 

[tbellemare]

Yes it is, Gary.

Tom

 

[tbellemare]

Dave:

Thanks for the link. I've seen places with sinker cypress and reclaimed beams before. In fact, there's one headquartered here in Austin.

The Greener Logs group seems unique in that they are harvesting sinker hardwoods from Central America. According to the article that brought it to my attention, they should start selling them any day now.

I think I'm jumping the gun.

Tom

 

[GreenGA]

Tom,

Don't you mean you think you're jumping with both feet.   :

I think I'm jumping the gun.

 

[ForumMFG]

What issue  was this article in?

 

[tbellemare]

It's here, Dave.

Tom

 

[peter halle]

When I saw the topic come up, I remembered an old magazine article with similarities and the most beautiful wood I'd ever seen.  Went looking and it was in the first magazine I pulled out.  Check this out:  Georgeous Reclaimed Wood

Peter

 

[ForumMFG]

Thanks for posting that peter, that wood is amazing.  I'm surprised to see that it was dated in 1985.  I didn't think this type of work has been going on that long.

 

[peter halle]

Just think how much that wood would cost today.  10 to 30 bucks a board foot back then equals ?? today.

Edited:  I just did a search and allegedly there is a guy on an guitar forum who has located a board from this tree recently -  Oct 2, 2009.  The price for the board $20,000.00 at $600.00 a board foot.

I'd have to wait until payday.

Peter

 

[ForumMFG]

Wow, that is unreal.  I bet the demand for the wood was so high that the owner of this wood was able to charge whatever he wanted.  Again, that blisted figure if amazing.

 

[peter halle]

I'm shocked that there is supposedly any around.

Peter

 

[tbellemare]

I got an email back from the U.S. importer of this RARE timber. He says they should be ready with some of it toward the end of the month or so. It was really wet when milled and they are drying it slowly. They have several different species and there's going to be a lot of it.

I'll keep you posted.

Tom

 

[ForumMFG]

Tom,

Do they keep a list of what species and what cuts they will have?  Any idea on pricing?

 

[tbellemare]

They are going to organize everything on a website so people can see what they are getting before they buy, if buying from a distance.

The prices were predicted to be $25-$45 per bdft, depending on what it is, but that hasn't been nailed down, which is why I didn't mention it.

Tom

 

[greg mann]

They are going to organize everything on a website so people can see what they are getting before they buy, if buying from a distance.

The prices were predicted to be $25-$45 per bdft, depending on what it is, but that hasn't been nailed down, which is why I didn't mention it.

Tom

My God, Tom, tell them they can't use nails on this stuff!!!! ;D