Significant Stash of Hardwood, What to do with it?

chromatuna · August 2023

Hi folks

UPDATE: I am really sorry but I’ll have to put this offer on hold. I have messed up royally with regard to my in laws thoughts about this wood. I thought it was clear that it could be offered in the way I have done but it seems that this is not the case and I have caused a problem. I will let you know the situation as and when clarity is achieved. Humble apologies for raising and then dashing expectation. END OF UPDATE.

Not sure what category to put this in so I’ll try here.

My father in law (who passed away last year aged 99) was a pattern maker (extremely accurate forms for casting engine blocks etc) and his best friend, also deceased, worked for a wood wholesaler. That’s the background, not sure where this wood came from, one of their workplaces certainly, but it’s a significant amount and I am wondering if it would be useful for guitar construction (although this is not a ‘for sale’ post per se, it may be of no use). I think it’s mahogany, it’s certainly very heavy, although one piece looks different. The dimensions in cm are below and I’ll share some pictures. If it’s of use in the guitar world get in touch or post some suggestions please. It’s in SW Essex (Hornchurch) but I also travel to Hants a lot. Happy to donate pieces to private builders.

125 x 22 x 6
54 x 33 x 6.3
58 x 21 x 6.8
83 x 10 x 10
125 x 9 x 6.4
123 x 8 x 2.7 (3 pcs)
71.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 (looks different, possibly teak)

i haven’t included dimensions of the small piece and a couple of rougher looking pieces

Collection of photos on imgur

https://imgur.com/a/uKqgq53

Power-Beef · August 2023

I see a multi-piece through neck amongst those.

P.S. Sorry for your loss.

WezV · August 2023

Looks like some nice mahogany there. Shame I'm not closer

WezV · August 2023

Seriously though, there is some value there.

chromatuna · August 2023

A bump to let a few more people see this…

WezV · August 2023

Would you consider posting any of it?

Sporky · August 2023

I'm in East Hampshire and would love some for boxes and other general stuff. So particularly any bits that aren't suitable for guitar making.

TTony · August 2023

For potential collectors, are you more South than East (eg Southend), or more East than South (eg Harwich)?

There's certainly pieces in there that could be useful as neck or body blanks, although that might depend on how heavy "very heavy" actually is!

DartmoorHedgehog · August 2023

WezV said:

Would you consider posting any of it?

I think it's a bit posh for fence-building

WezV · August 2023

DartmoorHedgehog said:

WezV said:

Would you consider posting any of it?

I think it's a bit posh for fence-building

You joke, but I was given a massive piece of reclaimed mahogany that used to be a fence post when I first started guitar building. Putting it through the planer was like opening a treasure chest.

chromatuna · August 2023

Thanks for the prompt about location @TTony it’s actually Hornchurch in SW Essex / East London (on the tube) no idea why I put SE, doh! Sorry, I really don’t want to post @WezV. I’ll leave it here to collect interest (or not) for a bit and then part it out. Current ‘bids’ noted from @Sporky and @vern. Thanks @Power-Beef ;;

Sporky · August 2023

Happy to provide beer tokens or a donation to an appropriate charity.

chromatuna · August 2023

Hi all

I am really sorry but I’ll have to put this offer on hold. I have messed up royally with regard to my in laws thoughts about this wood. I thought it was clear that it could be offered in the way I have done but it seems that this is not the case and I have caused a problem. I will let you know the situation as and when clarity is achieved. Humble apologies for raising and then dashing expectation.

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