My finest score ever on woods.

[Bill Wyko]

I made a trade for this little load of woods. The veneers so far have been curly anegre, curly maple, quilted maple, burl oak (10-16sq ft sheets) waterfall bubinga by the roll of 9 pieces, Burl walnut. Lots of birdseye maple(at least 3 sheets), a wood that looks like birdseye but it's a silver color(3-4x8 ft sheets). and the most beautiful Koa I've ever seen. A lot of this has a wood backing.

[Bill Wyko]

Here's some more of the backed veneers.

[Bill Wyko]

Now for the fun part. Here's some of the unbacked quilted, curly and birdseye maple veneers.

[Bill Wyko]

Here's the solid curly maple material.

[Bill Wyko]

Now for some good stuff. Here's the bubinga and the Koa.

[Bill Wyko]

Here's the Koa with some veneer softener on it. This wood was all purchased at an auction when Gates Leer Jet was in business here. It was used for private jets. All great quality and calling me out. If you want me..............I'll be in the shop.:D

[David Christopher]

WOW, that is some nice stuff. BTW you suck

nice gloat

[Gary Herrmann]

Yes, you definitely suck, Bill. What did you trade for all that?

[Bill Wyko]

Some gold jewelry that was in a box for years and some cash. The man I got it from is a great guy. His work is absolutely amazing. He's been a wood worker for 35 years. This was in his way in his shop and he wanted the space back. He really wanted me to have it because of my enthusiasm. I walked into his shop and almost fell on my face. I was inspired that moment. He took me in his house and showed me some of his work. Lowboys, Highboys, a mantel, jewelry box, kitchen and more. All done to perfection and the most beautiful woods. It was like being in the Smithsonian Museum. What a generous guy. There's even more that I didn't post pics of too. He knew what he had and still gave me the deal. He was most generous for sure. If you're out there, THANKS MIKE:D

[JOHN BRODERICK]

WOW... i am so jelous and you suck.

Enjoy!

john.

[John Keeton]

Bill, that is some unbelievable stuff! It will take YOU 35 years to use it all - better get to work;)

[Jim Kountz]

Great score Bill! I cant wait to see what you do with some of it. By the way should you find all that stuff is now getting in your way and you want to get rid of it............

[Jack Dickey]

Better remove them pitchers , I'm slobberin all over that purtee wood ..

Nice Catch ..

[Earl Kelly]

Bill,

You do know how to veneer don't you? If not, you should get a vacuum press and start practicing with the lesser grade material first.

If possible get the rolls flat and under some MDF or something to protect and keep them flat. If you have to stack several species together, use tags that stick out with size, sheet count and specie.

That silver kind of swirly veneer in the roll is what they call recomposed. Basically it's made to look like that using a very plain common wood.

Congrats on a great haul.

Earl

[Jim Becker]

Yummy stuff!

[Chris Padilla]

Now, Bill, to REALLY rub it in...how many greenbacks did you trade for this delish stuff? :D

[Steve Rozmiarek]

Thats awsome Bill! Thats enough quality veneer to keep a guy very busy for a very long time! What are you going to build first? Love that koa, and I could sure think of a few things for that at least... :D

[Mike Gager]

isnt gold priced at $1000 an ounce right now? :p

[Bill Wyko]

That price is for 99.999% pure gold. This was 6 oz. of 14k and 10k and $1500.00. I feel it was money well spent. I haven't worn the jewelry in 10 years so it was just dust collecting for me. Good part is too that I made a new friend in wood working.:D My wheels are spinning. I haven't slept in days.

[Brian Effinger]

What a gloat, Bill. That koa is absolutely amazing. I am looking forward to seeing you use it. And since you paid for it, I guess :rolleyes: I take back my previous "you suck". :)

Then again, you did get one heck of a deal....

[Carl Heidesch]

Is that Koa or bacon??? mmmmmmmmm bacon!! (easy Homer!)
Looks good enough to eat!!!

[Bill Wyko]

Bill,

You do know how to veneer don't you? If not, you should get a vacuum press and start practicing with the lesser grade material first.

If possible get the rolls flat and under some MDF or something to protect and keep them flat. If you have to stack several species together, use tags that stick out with size, sheet count and specie.

That silver kind of swirly veneer in the roll is what they call recomposed. Basically it's made to look like that using a very plain common wood.

Congrats on a great haul.

Earl

Thanks. I have been using a vacuum bag for a little over a year now. It opens up so many different things that can be done. I really like bent laminations. I'm just starting to get into it but it's pretty easy and tons of fun.

[Brent Smith]

Holy Veneers Batman!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is one of the most gloat worthy hauls I've ever seen. Good on ya Bill!!!!!

[Chris Padilla]

Looking forward to the projects, Bill! :) :D

[Larry Fox]

My head just exploded!!! Nice score Bill, can't wait to see some of the stuff that you turn out with it. That bubinga (did I mention I like bubinga :) ) is over the top.

[Bill Wyko]

I agree, Bubinga is one of my favorites. I'm still pinching myself.:D

[Bill Wyko]

I started a Humidor with the Curly Maple. here's a progress picture.
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2109/11908737/21576091/356922953.jpg]
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2109/11908737/21576091/356922962.jpg

[Don Bullock]

Wow Bill, that's quite a haul. Congratulations on the wood, but more importantly, congratulations on gaining a new woodworking buddy.:D

[Brent Ring]

What an awesome haul Bill. - looking forward to some more of your quality work

[Bill Wyko]

Here's a better pic of where I'm going with the lid. This bubinga is from Joe Woodowrker.
http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL2109/11908737/21576091/357212913.jpg

[Mike Wilkins]

Great score you lucky rascal. By the way; that material is poison. You will need to ship it to me for safe storage and useage. No problem with the postage-I'll handle it.