RE: [bolger] Ipe - Tropical hardwood pallets and cut-offs
I wonder if it would make a nice shell for a wood block, either rope
stropped or with a brass strap. With a bronze sheave and roller bearing it
would be neat. 5/4 x 6 you say, What is the driving time from New York city
to the this pot of gold.
All the best:
Robert Gainer
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stropped or with a brass strap. With a bronze sheave and roller bearing it
would be neat. 5/4 x 6 you say, What is the driving time from New York city
to the this pot of gold.
All the best:
Robert Gainer
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>Ill take some. Directions from Worchester? Jeff
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>Subject: [bolger] Ipe - Tropical hardwood pallets and cut-offs
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>Near my house -- down by the River Charles (yeah, Boston your my home...
>incredibly, this morning a guy was singing that old song across the street
>from my suburban house; the kids and I had breakfast on the porch,
>listening to Beatles and Dylan standards....) the state is building a
>bicycle path, with a raised boardwalk decked with Ipe.
>
>I don't know a lot about Ipe, except that it's a South American hardwood,
>looks a lot like Mahogany, weighs about the same as concrete (the heartwood
>sinks in fresh water - I checked) and is supposed to be rot-resistant
>forever. The carpenter on the job advises using very good carbide tools,
>pre-drilling everything, and wearing gloves to avoid the fine steel-like
>splinters.
>
>I asked about the scrap and pallets, and they said I should help myself.
>The pallets are of lower-quality outer cuts, 12' rough cut, 3" to 16"
>wide, 5/8 to 5/4 thickness. There's also a bunch of 2x4 and 4x4 about 2'
>long, and probably a couple cartons of spacers, slightly bigger than paint
>stirrers. Plus the cutoffs, mostly less than a foot long, 5/4 x 6
>gorgeous heartwood.
>
>It seemed a crime to see rainforest lumber go to a landfill, so I pulled
>some nails and got one pick-up load today, and may go back for a couple
>more loads next week (and grab a couple manhole-cover-moorings while I'm
>there).
>
>Can anybody suggest what to do with this stuff? I thought it might work
>well for a dock; the little heartwood pieces might be nice for cleats and
>blocks.
>
>Is there anybody in my area who would like some? The price is right!
>
>Curtis
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Ill take some. Directions from Worchester? Jeff
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Subject: [bolger] Ipe - Tropical hardwood pallets and cut-offs
Near my house -- down by the River Charles (yeah, Boston your my home... incredibly, this morning a guy was singing that old song across the street from my suburban house; the kids and I had breakfast on the porch, listening to Beatles and Dylan standards....) the state is building a bicycle path, with a raised boardwalk decked with Ipe.
I don't know a lot about Ipe, except that it's a South American hardwood, looks a lot like Mahogany, weighs about the same as concrete (the heartwood sinks in fresh water - I checked) and is supposed to be rot-resistant forever. The carpenter on the job advises using very good carbide tools, pre-drilling everything, and wearing gloves to avoid the fine steel-like splinters.
I asked about the scrap and pallets, and they said I should help myself. The pallets are of lower-quality outer cuts, 12' rough cut, 3" to 16" wide, 5/8 to 5/4 thickness. There's also a bunch of 2x4 and 4x4 about 2' long, and probably a couple cartons of spacers, slightly bigger than paint stirrers. Plus the cutoffs, mostly less than a foot long, 5/4 x 6 gorgeous heartwood.
It seemed a crime to see rainforest lumber go to a landfill, so I pulled some nails and got one pick-up load today, and may go back for a couple more loads next week (and grab a couple manhole-cover-moorings while I'm there).
Can anybody suggest what to do with this stuff? I thought it might work well for a dock; the little heartwood pieces might be nice for cleats and blocks.
Is there anybody in my area who would like some? The price is right!
Curtis
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Subject: [bolger] Ipe - Tropical hardwood pallets and cut-offs
Near my house -- down by the River Charles (yeah, Boston your my home... incredibly, this morning a guy was singing that old song across the street from my suburban house; the kids and I had breakfast on the porch, listening to Beatles and Dylan standards....) the state is building a bicycle path, with a raised boardwalk decked with Ipe.
I don't know a lot about Ipe, except that it's a South American hardwood, looks a lot like Mahogany, weighs about the same as concrete (the heartwood sinks in fresh water - I checked) and is supposed to be rot-resistant forever. The carpenter on the job advises using very good carbide tools, pre-drilling everything, and wearing gloves to avoid the fine steel-like splinters.
I asked about the scrap and pallets, and they said I should help myself. The pallets are of lower-quality outer cuts, 12' rough cut, 3" to 16" wide, 5/8 to 5/4 thickness. There's also a bunch of 2x4 and 4x4 about 2' long, and probably a couple cartons of spacers, slightly bigger than paint stirrers. Plus the cutoffs, mostly less than a foot long, 5/4 x 6 gorgeous heartwood.
It seemed a crime to see rainforest lumber go to a landfill, so I pulled some nails and got one pick-up load today, and may go back for a couple more loads next week (and grab a couple manhole-cover-moorings while I'm there).
Can anybody suggest what to do with this stuff? I thought it might work well for a dock; the little heartwood pieces might be nice for cleats and blocks.
Is there anybody in my area who would like some? The price is right!
Curtis
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cut, 3" to 16" wide, 5/8 to 5/4 thickness. There's also a bunch of
2x4 and 4x4 about 2' long, and probably a couple cartons of spacers,
slightly bigger than paint stirrers. Plus the cutoffs, mostly less
than a foot long, 5/4 x 6 gorgeous heartwood.
a couple more loads next week (and grab a couple manhole-cover-
moorings while I'm there).
nice for cleats and blocks.
the good work mate. the timber you describe is similar to the
Australian hardwoods that we often use. Tools need constant
sharpening, and even replacing. If you are not going to finda use for
it now , store it, or ask aruond to see if someone else can use it.
Ive got a shed full of bits of clear Douglas fir that you probably
couldnt buy in Oregon for love nor money. they all come off rubbish
tips. cheers Paul.
Kalgoorlie Western Australia
>myself. The pallets are of lower-quality outer cuts, 12' rough
> I asked about the scrap and pallets, and they said I should help
cut, 3" to 16" wide, 5/8 to 5/4 thickness. There's also a bunch of
2x4 and 4x4 about 2' long, and probably a couple cartons of spacers,
slightly bigger than paint stirrers. Plus the cutoffs, mostly less
than a foot long, 5/4 x 6 gorgeous heartwood.
>pulled some nails and got one pick-up load today, and may go back for
> It seemed a crime to see rainforest lumber go to a landfill, so I
a couple more loads next week (and grab a couple manhole-cover-
moorings while I'm there).
>might work well for a dock; the little heartwood pieces might be
> Can anybody suggest what to do with this stuff? I thought it
nice for cleats and blocks.
>right!
> Is there anybody in my area who would like some? The price is
>Welcome to the wonderful world of the salvaged boatbuilder. Keep up
> Curtis
the good work mate. the timber you describe is similar to the
Australian hardwoods that we often use. Tools need constant
sharpening, and even replacing. If you are not going to finda use for
it now , store it, or ask aruond to see if someone else can use it.
Ive got a shed full of bits of clear Douglas fir that you probably
couldnt buy in Oregon for love nor money. they all come off rubbish
tips. cheers Paul.
Kalgoorlie Western Australia
>
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Stuff makes wonderful self bows, either English longbow or American
flatbow. Here is a good chance to get into traditional or primitive
archery; now you can join another 20 message boards :-)
Cheers/Fader
flatbow. Here is a good chance to get into traditional or primitive
archery; now you can join another 20 message boards :-)
Cheers/Fader
I used some Ipe in rebuilding one of my boats. It required carbide tools to
cut. It is somewhat brittle and keep a brutal sharp edge. I ended up using
it for cleats inside cabinetry as my wife didn't like to color. Not a bad
color, just didn't go with the rest of the interior.
I did make a bunch of toggles to keep drawers and doors closed in rough
weather. Cut them to size and shape and then polished them with my Dremel.
Paul
cut. It is somewhat brittle and keep a brutal sharp edge. I ended up using
it for cleats inside cabinetry as my wife didn't like to color. Not a bad
color, just didn't go with the rest of the interior.
I did make a bunch of toggles to keep drawers and doors closed in rough
weather. Cut them to size and shape and then polished them with my Dremel.
Paul
> Can anybody suggest what to do with this stuff?In traditional construction, it might work well for frames, floors,
stem & sternposts, even deckbeams. Assuming you can afford the tools
to work it.
Peter
Near my house -- down by the River Charles (yeah, Boston your my home... incredibly, this morning a guy was singing that old song across the street from my suburban house; the kids and I had breakfast on the porch, listening to Beatles and Dylan standards....) the state is building a bicycle path, with a raised boardwalk decked with Ipe.
I don't know a lot about Ipe, except that it's a South American hardwood, looks a lot like Mahogany, weighs about the same as concrete (the heartwood sinks in fresh water - I checked) and is supposed to be rot-resistant forever. The carpenter on the job advises using very good carbide tools, pre-drilling everything, and wearing gloves to avoid the fine steel-like splinters.
I asked about the scrap and pallets, and they said I should help myself. The pallets are of lower-quality outer cuts, 12' rough cut, 3" to 16" wide, 5/8 to 5/4 thickness. There's also a bunch of 2x4 and 4x4 about 2' long, and probably a couple cartons of spacers, slightly bigger than paint stirrers. Plus the cutoffs, mostly less than a foot long, 5/4 x 6 gorgeous heartwood.
It seemed a crime to see rainforest lumber go to a landfill, so I pulled some nails and got one pick-up load today, and may go back for a couple more loads next week (and grab a couple manhole-cover-moorings while I'm there).
Can anybody suggest what to do with this stuff? I thought it might work well for a dock; the little heartwood pieces might be nice for cleats and blocks.
Is there anybody in my area who would like some? The price is right!
Curtis
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I don't know a lot about Ipe, except that it's a South American hardwood, looks a lot like Mahogany, weighs about the same as concrete (the heartwood sinks in fresh water - I checked) and is supposed to be rot-resistant forever. The carpenter on the job advises using very good carbide tools, pre-drilling everything, and wearing gloves to avoid the fine steel-like splinters.
I asked about the scrap and pallets, and they said I should help myself. The pallets are of lower-quality outer cuts, 12' rough cut, 3" to 16" wide, 5/8 to 5/4 thickness. There's also a bunch of 2x4 and 4x4 about 2' long, and probably a couple cartons of spacers, slightly bigger than paint stirrers. Plus the cutoffs, mostly less than a foot long, 5/4 x 6 gorgeous heartwood.
It seemed a crime to see rainforest lumber go to a landfill, so I pulled some nails and got one pick-up load today, and may go back for a couple more loads next week (and grab a couple manhole-cover-moorings while I'm there).
Can anybody suggest what to do with this stuff? I thought it might work well for a dock; the little heartwood pieces might be nice for cleats and blocks.
Is there anybody in my area who would like some? The price is right!
Curtis
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