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Offline loefflerchuck

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long ipe stave
« on: April 21, 2015, 12:09:56 pm »
I figure this might be a long shot. I'm looking for a 80" ipe stave.  If anyone has any leads i thank you in advance. Name your price in trade

Offline RBLusthaus

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Re: long ipe stave
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2015, 12:16:43 pm »
I can get 8 foot, inch thick, by 6ish wide ipe boards at my local mill.   I can sort thru the pile and pick grain orientation, but usually the grain is so fine that it is quite hard to see it.  I usually pick what looks best for BBIs, and although I have had my share of problems, it has never been due to the grain on ipe.   

Not quite an ipe stave, though.  If you want boards, let me know.  I am sure we can work a trade out, no problem. 

Russ   

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Re: long ipe stave
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2015, 01:45:38 pm »
Goyacle (warpath) might also be someone to contact.

Offline mullet

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Re: long ipe stave
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2015, 05:40:13 pm »
My wife will kill me if I cut the forty footer down in the front yard.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: long ipe stave
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2015, 10:50:18 am »
It'll go away in time Eddie, go whack it down and Ill get a few staves from you to.
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Offline Parnell

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Re: long ipe stave
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2015, 01:34:30 pm »
I'll keep my eyes open for something Chuck but it's pretty tough because they are always in people's front yards and such as ornamental figures.  I should grab some pictures, they've all been in full glory lately with their flowers...
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Re: long ipe stave
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2015, 11:42:06 pm »
The city here has been planting them all over town.
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Offline loefflerchuck

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Re: long ipe stave
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2015, 10:32:39 pm »
Thanks everybody

Offline Tillstave

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Re: long ipe stave
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2015, 01:39:03 pm »
GO Ahead, cut it down! I'll take a stave or two from you as well... Hell, I might even fly down to FLa. to help.

Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: long ipe stave
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2015, 03:40:25 pm »
I'll be there the first part of October. I can give you a hand Eddie! Patrick
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