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Sean Hughto
03-08-2012, 10:29 AM
So this isn't exactly a gloat as I certainly paid a fair price, but I'm looking forward to working with this pile. It's Michigan cherry - green - and totals around 650 pounds. Each of those rectangular blocks is about 6" thick, 16" wide, and 33" long. Destine for some big bowls, which is what I like to make.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7187/6818231444_5daf0606ec_z.jpg

If anyone is interested in a good source for this sort of stuff, PM me, and I'm glad to share contact info. I have no affiliation with the supplier, I just like to see him do well so that he's there when I want more!
Roger Chandler
03-08-2012, 11:04 AM
That is some nice cherry...........even if you did have to shell out the $$$$$. I always like to look at your threads when you have done a bowl, Sean..........I think you do a bowl form about as good as they come. These should shine brightly......so, do you think you will use your beeswax finish again?
Neil Longhenry
03-08-2012, 11:34 AM
Nice looking wood. Sometimes paying for quality is a good thing. Neil
Steve Schlumpf
03-08-2012, 12:05 PM
Congrats!! Looks like you have quite the supply!! Looking forward to seeing some large bowls real soon!
Scott Hackler
03-08-2012, 1:19 PM
Holy Cow! Now thats a pile of Cherry!
brian watts
03-08-2012, 5:50 PM
WOW. very nice
David E Keller
03-08-2012, 6:44 PM
That's cool! Pretty rare to find a supplier that will mill stuff into 6" thick slabs like that... Looking forward to seeing yet he bowls!
Bernie Weishapl
03-08-2012, 9:14 PM
Wow Sean that is a heap of nice looking cherry. Ought to keep ya busy for a day or two.
Baxter Smith
03-08-2012, 9:16 PM
Now THAT, makes the 9" cherry bowl I finished today look rather insignificant! I think the "you get what you pay for" line sure applies here! Congrats on some great wood! I am looking forward to seeing what it becomes!
Joe Meirhaeghe
03-08-2012, 9:58 PM
Great looking haul. I hope it's well coated with anchor seal on the end grain & all 4 sides. Green cherry has a way of cracking around here very quickly if not totally sealed. I'd hate to see it all crack up on you.
Russell Eaton
03-09-2012, 7:19 AM
Looks like someone is going to make a MAJOR pile of sawdust. Nice score.