I have my sawmill guy cut hard maple billets to use for legs, stretchers and arm supports on the Windsor chairs I build. He does a great job of getting them fairly straight grain and they are clear of knots with very rare exception. The billets are approx. 2.5x2.5x32".
Before I turn the parts, I bandsaw the billets closer in size to what I need to lessen turning time and chip build up and also cut them to length. But.....that means I have a BUNCH of cutoffs. This wood is not kiln dried, but it is dry enough for chair parts that tend to dry quickly once turned. The "slabs" that are cut will be ambient moisture as will be some of the older blocks, whereas some of the more recent blocks may have a bit more moisture. None are damp to the touch. Most of the blocks have been end sealed after being cut off. The dark ends are the wax applied by my mill guy. I use Achorseal.
The "slabs" would be great for spoon carvers. In the first two pics the thicker slabs are about 1.25" and the thinner ones 5/8" with a couple of exceptions. That stack is 27" long. In the third pic there is a broader mix of thickness and length.
The blocks might be useful for segmented woodturning. Most are full 2.5" and the length varies from 4-9". Bottle stoppers???
There are probably a dozen other uses. I can verify they burn really well as that is my only use for them!!! But, I would love to see someone get some use out of them.
So, if you can use them I will cut them down to size and tightly pack a medium or large flat rate box (your choice) and ship them to you for the cost of shipping. If there is no interest, then they will become a pile of kindling for next winter.
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