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Author:  Shane Neifer [ Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:00 pm ]
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Well, between the family, the farm(as small as it is!) and the day job I have been WAY too busy these past few months. Although I have had this tree on the ground for a few weeks now I have just found the time this past weekend to get out and process some billets. So I just wanted to let you all know that I will have new sets in a few weeks. I do have a large waiting list to address as well. I am hopeful that I will be able to get at least two more trees before winter...otherwise I may get the spring off !!



This is what it looks like 'at the site!'. I still have this piece left to pull out and will do that next weekend.




The billets in my yard. I process very carefully, trying to ensure maximum recovery both from a business perspective and from a moral aspect, there is not an infinite volume of this wood so we should try to get all that we can from each tree that makes the grade for tonewood.



Another shot of the stacked billets. I will be sawing and drying musical instrument sets from these soon.

Thanks

Shane





Author:  peterm [ Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:26 pm ]
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You mean THESE pictures??





Author:  peterm [ Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:33 pm ]
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Shane,
is that Lutz?
Author:  Shane Neifer [ Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:36 pm ]
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HEY!! Thanks Peter, I am new to the MAC world. Safari didn't do the pics so I fixed them up in Firefox....but you were WAY faster!!

Thanks again

Shane
Author:  Shane Neifer [ Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:39 pm ]
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Yup. Harvested at 935 feet elevation, about a one hour back road journey from my house, grain count a steady 20 grains per inch, the colour is even but not super white. The medullary rays are looking wonderful on the split blocks and I am looking forward to seeing them once I have dried and sanded a few sets.

Shane
Author:  Kim [ Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:18 pm ]
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[QUOTE=Shane Neifer] I am looking forward to seeing them once I have dried and sanded a few sets.

Shane[/QUOTE]

Me to

Cheers

Kim
Author:  Wade Sylvester [ Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:28 pm ]
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Lookin Good there Shane!
Thanks for the pics!

I'm sure it's worth waiting for.

Wade
Author:  Dave White [ Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:19 pm ]
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"I'm a lumberjack and I'm alright, I work all day and I sleep all night"


Great to see you back processing and wood destined to sing and be loved - your moral code is something to be truly proud of .
Author:  Martin Turner [ Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:38 pm ]
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[QUOTE=Dave White] "I'm a lumberjack and I'm alright, I work all day and I sleep all night"

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Glad you didnt quote the next few lines of that song
Author:  martinedwards [ Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:56 pm ]
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[QUOTE=Dave White] your moral code is something to be truly proud of .[/QUOTE]

Absolutely!!

I love to see step by steps of guitar builds, but these "before" stages are even better for their rarity value!!
Author:  JJ Donohue [ Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:36 pm ]
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Welcome back, Shane!

Beautiful looking spruce. Thanks for the pics...I hope you can continue to document the process going forward.
Author:  Don Williams [ Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:37 am ]
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Drool....

Must resist...

...but why?
Author:  Anthony Z [ Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:45 am ]
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Shane many thanks for the pictures. Looks like that activity will keep you fit and trim! Please keep us posted on your progress!

Best,
Anthony
Author:  Shane Neifer [ Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:28 am ]
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[QUOTE=Dave White] "I'm a lumberjack and I'm alright, I work all day and I sleep all night"

] .[/QUOTE]

Oh MANNNNN! I knew I forgot my high heels when I was in the bush!!! .

I can document the process again if you all want to see it one more time! I guess one always gets a little more info every go round.

Thanks for the comments!

Shane

Author:  Anthony Z [ Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:31 am ]
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Gee Dave thanks for the lyrics.    Now you know there will be a bunch of us humming that tune for the rest of the day
Author:  Shane Neifer [ Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:36 am ]
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[QUOTE=Anthony Z] Gee Dave thanks for the lyrics.    Now you know there will be a bunch of us humming that tune for the rest of the day [/QUOTE]

Yup, My kids are already looking sideways at me!

Here is a link to the cords and lyrics for those that need them!
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:54 am ]
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Way to go, Shane!  Beautiful looking tree and billets.  
Author:  Bob Garrish [ Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:32 am ]
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When I look at that stack of wood, I just see all these wonderful Lutz tops floating about.

It's sort of like looking at a live cow and only seeing a stack of steaks
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:37 am ]
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mmmmmmmmmmmmm   lutz
Author:  Sam Price [ Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:54 am ]
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[QUOTE=Bob Garrish] When I look at that stack of wood, I just see all these wonderful Lutz tops floating about.

It's sort of like looking at a live cow and only seeing a stack of steaks [/QUOTE]

YUP!!!!!!!

One day I shall order from you, Shane..one day...
Author:  LanceK [ Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:02 am ]
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Oh yeah!
Author:  Shane Neifer [ Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:08 am ]
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Hey Sam!

I will get you that shipping quote just so you have it in your back pocket.

We just watched an animated movie called 'Barnyard' with the kids....the weasel always saw chickens as drumsticks!!! Poor Chickens!

Shane
Author:  JJ Donohue [ Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:10 am ]
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[QUOTE=Anthony Z] Gee Dave thanks for the lyrics.    Now you know there will be a bunch of us humming that tune for the rest of the day [/QUOTE]

Dammit...I've been whistling that tune all morning.

I can only hope that our northern guy neighbors to the north haven't begun donning their bras yet!
Author:  Shane Neifer [ Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:20 am ]
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I'd be lying if I said that that song hasn't been hummed and or sang a few times out in the bush! But it IS like a bug buzzing in your head!!

Have I mentioned that it was great fun being back in the bush?

Shane
Author:  Sam Price [ Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:26 am ]
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[QUOTE=Shane Neifer] Hey Sam!

I will get you that shipping quote just so you have it in your back pocket.

We just watched an animated movie called 'Barnyard' with the kids....the weasel always saw chickens as drumsticks!!! Poor Chickens!

Shane[/QUOTE]

I think you gave me a quote some time ago, I'd like to be reminded, please!!

LOL, whenever I'm out on a family walk, if I stop and drool at a tree, the kids just sigh and say "Mummy wants this for a guitar...."

I happen to deeply appreciate trees (and the Creator) when they're growing too, not just as delicious billets!!
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