tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934391012680836729.post2321238380142966109..comments2023-10-16T09:26:07.251-05:00Comments on Nicholas Nelson: Material FrustrationNicholas Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17007087871945089139noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934391012680836729.post-10850710506013409752010-10-21T12:32:30.824-05:002010-10-21T12:32:30.824-05:00I am in Northwest Iowa.I am in Northwest Iowa.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12240556462029816895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934391012680836729.post-9481273802783329872010-10-21T12:31:29.651-05:002010-10-21T12:31:29.651-05:00Take a look at my friend's site: hardtofindwoo...Take a look at my friend's site: hardtofindwood.com. I am a sawyer, and I would be happy to cut any of the logs I have on my property to your specifications at my cost ($50/log). Walnut, Honey Locust, Bur Oak, Maples. If it grows around here, I can get it.<br /><br />Brandon (712) 363-2189Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12240556462029816895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934391012680836729.post-82747263280224579752010-10-20T09:24:19.898-05:002010-10-20T09:24:19.898-05:00Well, I know I'm not the only one ;).
I do kno...Well, I know I'm not the only one ;).<br />I do know Xylos and a classmate/friend shows there too, Craig Johnson. We share the same feelings on the topic.<br />There really aren't any "commercial" dealers that I know of in this state or any state the border MN that has any real kind of selection.<br />Around here it's about finding, perhaps stumbling upon the local small sawyers. They are the ones that are more likely to have the cuts we need. Also having much lower over head they tend to "pass the savings on". Sometimes it's also about dropping a line at the right time, such as my little Cherry log find. Treat these fine people right and they my drop you a line when something comes their way :).Nicholas Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17007087871945089139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934391012680836729.post-1635997430257317962010-10-18T13:37:53.935-05:002010-10-18T13:37:53.935-05:00Nick –
I share your frustration when it comes to ...Nick – <br />I share your frustration when it comes to dealing with the average wood dealer. I’m in my forties and they treat me like an idiot as well. But I have to think there has to be at least one decent source in the greater Minneapolis metro area. There’s a number of other very talented furniture makers that exhibit at the Xylos Gallery (http://www.xylosgallery.com/index.htm). Have you tried networking with any of these folks? They may know of some sources you have yet to discover. Perhaps you could pool your resources and purchase some boules. Then it just becomes a celebrity death match to determine who walks away with the choicest planks!;-)<br />Keep pluggin’,<br />Matt PetersenMatt Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01004936338345844062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934391012680836729.post-9598122570173664182010-10-17T10:56:00.259-05:002010-10-17T10:56:00.259-05:00amen.amen.Nick Brygidyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106095548772647316noreply@blogger.com