Kauri Slab

[PeteM]

How many pens could you make with this ????

http://www.ancientwood.com/catalog/large-slabs/slab-1900

 

[PChristy]

That is one big slab - from my calculations and I am no math wiz - I came up with 26,880 pens - seems like it should be more :icon_scra

 

[cptully]

Well, assuming 40 long (stated), 6 feet wide(based on person for scale) and 6 inches thick (guesstimate): (40 x 12) x (6 x 12) x 6 = 207,360 cu in

one pen blank = 1 x 1 x 5 = 5 cu in

207,360 / 5 = 41,472

 

[Glennbear]

At a surprisingly low price of $100,000 I considered looking into purchase of this slab but reality set in and I realized that it was a full 16 feet longer than my shop. :rotflm:However, their pen blank sets seem to be a good deal at $55.00 for ten complete with authenticity certificates. :wsmile:

 

[Mt. Gomer]

Yeah, I was looking at the pen blanks too.... Gonna bookmark the site for when I'm ready.....

 

[Shamrock]

Thanks Pete-I can't believe you bought me that for X-mas. When do you think the 18 wheeler's gonna show up with the delivery-gotta get the shop ready:gar-Bi

 

[leftoflefty]

That is a very large piece of wood. I had never heard of that species before. I was reading up on the story, and it's very interesting how they harvest the logs. Wish I had some extra $$ so I could order some.

 

[Gotcha6]

Isn't that the company that got started by raising waterlogged timber from the lake floor that had sunk 100+ years ago? The timber was supposedly preserved by the cold water with some beautiful texture and patterns in it.

 

[sushinutnc]

ALMOST exactly what I was looking for!!! Unfortunately, it's only 40 feet long. I need 40'-6" for a table for my kitchen nook. And I only have $90,000 to spend. More hunting around to do.