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1. 
   mojorat | Nov 28, 2006 06:39pm | #1

   Hi Marvin,

   I live in the Pace area and have been woodworking for a couple of years.  Retired Air Force now working for Santa Rosa County.

   I have 5 years to go to retire completely, but I do have most weekends free to make sawdust.  I think a woodworking group would be a great idea.  I know of one other WW who lives off of Pine Forest Road in Escambia County.

   Joel

    

    

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   EarlKelly | Nov 28, 2006 07:50pm | #2

   Hey Marvin, Been here for more yrs than I want to admit. Worked with furniture for, oh, about 30 yrs. I build custom Studio Furniture and what ever else pays the bills. Sometimes you can't be picky. I'm all the way on the far west side of town in Beulah. I know of a couple more furniture makers in town and some wood turners. Feel free to email I even know a couple of people in Pace/Milton.EarlFurniture...the Art of a FurnitureMaker

1. 
   mojorat | Nov 28, 2006 08:32pm | #3

   Hey there Earl,

   I go over to your area quite regularly to buy my wood.  I get it from Ozark Hardwoods off of Hwy 90.

   I am a pure hobbiest.  I've built several pieces (an old-fashioned Oak Ice Box(wife's birthday); built-in bookshelves for my family room; a cherry shoeshine box for my son-in-law who's in the Air Force).  I'm currently making a walnut / maple "steamer chest" for my son (who's also in the Air Force).  It's nearly complete - just finishing the pull-out trey.

   Good to hear from you and if you're interested I'd be happy to get together and talk shop.

   Joel

   (I haven't figured out how to e-mail someone from here yet)

    

    

    

1. 
   Ray | Nov 28, 2006 08:44pm | #5

   Joel,

   Do you have an address for Ozark Hardwoods?  The Mobile area is a bit limited on wood selection - - well, we do have a Woodcraft store, but the small quantities and large prices are pretty scary.

   Ray

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   mojorat | Nov 28, 2006 09:47pm | #6

   Hi Ray,

   If you take the Hwy 90 exit (may be the 1st Florida exit coming from Mobile) South, it's about 2 miles.  Right after you cross Beulah Road (actually about a ¼ mile) on your left.  It's in a "U-Store It" type facility.  You can't miss it if you get that close.  Its 5991 W. Nine Mile Rd. (US 90)

   The phone number is 850-941-0308.  They will plane the wood down to any thickness and give you 1 Straight Edge with no cost.  If you call in advance, they can tell you if they have your desired species in stock and what thicknesses.  The wood price varies by quality: i.e.: Cherry FAS is $6:00 bf as is Walnut.  They will also have some priced at $5 bf.  You choose.  Granted it's not cheap, but with the planing and straight edge it's decent.  Also, if they don't have your selection in stock - they can order it. 

   Oh by the way -- I am in no way affiliated with them other than as a customer.

   I did find a place in Tennessee that has kd Cherry & Walnut at $2 bf -- it might be worth a run if several of us can put together an order of several hundred bf.  They seem to have most of the "common" hardwoods and softwoods at similar prices.

   Joel

    

    

   Edited 11/28/2006 1:49 pm ET by mojorat

2. 
   scott57 | Nov 28, 2006 09:51pm | #7

   Joel,

   do you mind sharing the place in TN that has the cherry and walnut?  By the way, I'm from Pensacola and have been living in Birmimgham for the last 10 years.

   Thanks,

   Scott

3. 
   mojorat | Nov 28, 2006 10:14pm | #8

   Hi Scott,

   Go to URL: http://www.woodfinder.com/listings/001341.php

   That will tell you about them.  They are close to Knoxville, TN.

   HTH,

   Joel

    

    

4. 
   wrudiger | Dec 03, 2006 10:02am | #17

   Man, do I miss living in E. Tennessee!

   I'm working on some small tables now with walnut I cut and hauled to the local mill east of Knoxville  I've been lugging it around for 25 years now.  That air dried walnut sure is beautiful!

5. 
   mojorat | Dec 03, 2006 04:38pm | #18

   I'll bet you do miss E. Tennessee.  Especially when going to buy wood.  I've attached a Walnut Steamer Chest I'm making for my son.  It's nearly ready for finishing - hopefully I'll be finished with it by Christmas.

   Its walunt with maple accents.  the corner braces are solid maple with dados to receive the front/back & side panels.  Very strong joints.

   Joel

   
6. 
   wrudiger | Dec 04, 2006 04:52am | #19

   Here's one of the tables I'm making (3 identical tables total) from my E. Tennessee walnut.  The middle will get the granite on the floor in the background.

   View Image

   The natural wood purists will probably freak, but where these are going there is just too much natural wood already - maple cabinets, tigerwood floor - that the walnut, as pretty as it is, would just clash.  I also wanted to try ebonizing with iron buff (steel wool in vinegar) and figured this was as good a place as any to play with it.  These will be plant stands, living inside in winter and outside (protected) in summer.

   Edited 12/3/2006 8:54 pm by wrudiger

   
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   mojorat | Dec 05, 2006 02:15am | #21

   Hey W, I can understand your delimma - but I'm thinking some cheap poplar or ash might have been a little less painful.  :-)  or would that wood not have finished as well?

   I do like the look of those tables - what was the process you used to do that finish?

   Joel

8. 
   wrudiger | Dec 05, 2006 07:13am | #23

   I didn't use up all the walnut :-)

   The thing about the walnut is that the iron buff does a chemical reaction with the tannins to turn the color - more than skin deep.  So far in the picture I have 2 coats of the iron buff, light sanding w/220 in between each coat, and a coat of MinWax Ebony pigment stain.  All per Jeff Jewett's reco in his book.

   Next comes one or two coats of shellac (Zinsser Seal-Coat 2#) and two coats Target pre-cat conversion varnish.  Since this is going to live both inside and out and be abused with weather and water spills tough was more important than pretty.  I have the Target on my kitchen cabinets and it's been great so far (12+ months).

9. 
   jarhead | Dec 04, 2006 07:13am | #20

   I like that. Sweet. you could send it here! I'll hold it for ya!    :-)

                                           Semper Fi

10. 
    mojorat | Dec 05, 2006 02:37am | #22

    Thanks Jarhead,

    As a Navy Corpsman having served with the 3rd Batt/9th Marines/India Co., I know you guys aren't easily impressed.  Unless of course you're wounded and a "doc" patches you up.  Ha ha 

    Semper fi indeed!

    Joel

11. 
    jarhead | Nov 29, 2006 03:18am | #9

    Hey Ray, I live in Mobile. There used to be a shop that sold wood on Leroy Stevens road. Across from Dirt Inc. They are called Classic Hardwood. Been awhile since I have been there.

    I usually buy from a friend that sells wood, woodworking equip and the such. Give him a call and tell him Eric Darst gave his name to you. 251-865-3628, his name is Russell Brown, very good people, selection varies but has very good prices.

                                   Semper Fi

    edited to change name on wood contact.....

    Edited 12/1/2006 11:26 am ET by Jarhead

12. 
    Ray | Nov 29, 2006 04:11am | #10

    Thanks for the info, I'll check it out next time I'm in Mobile - we live in Jackson, AL.

13. 
    marvin | Nov 29, 2006 06:17am | #11

    Hi to everyone, sorry for the late response, but as I said two more days  I have been up to my eyes in the retirement process. Have mercy, I think it is harder ( more hoops to jump through ) to retire than to get hired. Please do not think I posted and ran as I will be back in touch with anyone who thinks the idea of sharing our common interest would be a " good thing" , sorry Martha . Again thanks to all.

                                                            If everyone was a lot fatter, we would all be closer together!

14. 
    mapleman | Nov 29, 2006 06:31am | #12

    Jarhead,

    Sorry to snoop in on your post. I live in Picayune, MS and get over to Mobile occasionally to the Woodcraft store (for tools, not lumber). Would you mind if I bookmark Tom's name and number? It's getting harder to find quality lumber close to home lately.

    Thanks,

    Lee

15. 
    jarhead | Dec 01, 2006 07:22pm | #14

    No problem. I just spoke to him, he has some 8/4 spalted maple, randon widths, 8'+ long. $2.75 BF. Also has some Brazilian Cherry, Bolivian Walnut. Named a bunch others but these peaked my attention.

                                           Semper Fi

16. 
    jarhead | Dec 01, 2006 07:25pm | #15

    I said his name was Tom Brown but had a brain fart.......His name is Russel Brown, sorry for any confusion!

                                                 Semper Fi

2. 
   Ray | Nov 28, 2006 08:42pm | #4

   Hi Marvin,

   I live in AL, about a 3-4 hr. drive from P'Cola.  I'll retire in April and will be making lots of sawdust then (just making little shavings now).

   Ray

3. 
   EdHarrison | Nov 29, 2006 06:31pm | #13

   Hi Marvin, 

   Congratulations on your retirement.

   I retired from the Navy after 20 yrs and have been planning to move permanently to Pensacola for the last two years - I just haven't gotten my act together to get'er done yet.  This spring, all systems are go for selling the house here and moving down there.

   I would definitely be interested in a woodworking club.

   BTW - just spent a week in Pensacola in mid-November - a great time to go to the beach! 

   Take care, Ed

    

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   marvin | Dec 02, 2006 10:03am | #16

   Ed glad to hear  you' ll be moving to the area. I too like the idea of a ww'r club. My brother retired after 27 years in the USN about 3years ago. He too is a ww'r. Due to the late hour, I'll  email you  later and talk in greater length about  the Esca/Rosa club idea.

                                                                      Thanks

                                                                                 MarvinIf everyone was a lot fatter, we would all be closer together!

4. 
   anagi123 | Dec 23, 2014 06:02pm | #24

   Woodworking apprentice

   Hey Marvin.  

       I saw your post and was wondering if you ever thought about teaching your trade.  I would love work with wood but I never seem to have any luck.  I think I use the wrong tools.  I would like to talk to you about maybe having you teach me the basics.  I would like to make a window seat with storage and bookshelves. Think about it and email me if your interested.  [email protected].  

   Thanks

   Amy

5. 
   Stickbow262 | Sep 01, 2015 03:43pm | #25

   Woodworkers get together

   Hello Marvin,

   i came across this old post and was wondering if you ever got a group together for regular meetings or anything like that?

   I'm looking for some help with some small woodworking projects and would like to meet some other woodworkers in the area.

   Thanks,

   Michael