[semlin]

more. as screwed up as they are, they are still pretty jaw dropping. i am trying to work a trade with a friend's brother for fir planks for my counters and he is going to hand craft them into coffee tables.

[D'Animal]

Those drag marks on the top slab in the bottom pic of post #31?

Wasn't one of them wet like it sat out in the rain?

Looks like something heavy was set on them during shipment and drug off.

[semlin]

the first one pictured is the one that was on top when i picked it up and it was the wettest but they were all three wet. i did not suspect they were wet until i went to pick them up.

[semlin]

more photos

[D'Animal]

LOL!

Not even the same pallet they left on.

[semlin]

now you understand what i meant when i asked if you used an old pallet! is that your strapping?

[D'Animal]

Originally Posted by D'Animal

Semlin had bad luck with is three.

When they left our warehouse they were metal banded in two places and nylon banded in three additional places on an 8' x 4' pallet. They were then shrink wrapped, etc. Everything you could possible do to prevent damage.

The signs on the pallet, other than the shipping label were;

"Top Load Only"

"Do Not Break Shrink Wrap"

The freight company all but destroyed them. When he got them, they showed up without the shrink wrap and without a pallet with one loose band on the pile. They were also soaking wet. The top plank was destroyed.

I have asked him to post pictures here. Not for the chat purpose but more to show you what can happen during shipping. These will not easily fit in a trailer sideways do to the length. I can imagine a fork lift driver grabbing the end of the pallet and shoving them around or picking up one end and dropping them. It is a mystery to me what really happened. I hope to find out more when the pics come through and I am able to talk to the freight company on monday.

Originally Posted by semlin

now you understand what i meant when i asked if you used an old pallet! is that your strapping?

Two Metal Bands (Black)
Three Nylon Bands (Black)
One Pallet 4x8

[D'Animal]

Since for the life of me, I cannot come up with a better, more creative way of loosing money.

The rest of the slabs will be cut up for firewood and burned.

Thanks for looking.

[Butt Ugly Chuck]

That sucks! I hope the freight company makes it right for you.
Butt

[D'Animal]

LOL!

Nothing was noted on the Bill of Lading as far as any damage once so ever.

Originally Posted by Butt Ugly Chuck

That sucks! I hope the freight company makes it right for you.
Butt

[Doc]

Originally Posted by D'Animal

The rest of the slabs will be cut up for firewood and burned.
.

Does that include the ones slated to be mudshipped already?

[semlin]

here is the delivery truck

[Doc]

Oh look, a compact SUV!

[Mace]

Originally Posted by D'Animal

Since for the life of me, I cannot come up with a better, more creative way of loosing money.

The rest of the slabs will be cut up for firewood and burned.

Thanks for looking.

I understand, but damn.. That sucks..

[D'Animal]

Here is the pallet they left our warehouse on.

We buy these custom made to fit out equipment.

4' wide x x8' long.

[D'Animal]

Here it is compaired to a normal 4'x4' pallet.

[D'Animal]

Semlins Millright essentially got the wood for free, so he is extremely happy.

Originally Posted by Mace

I understand, but damn.. That sucks..

Yes that does suck.

[semlin]

Originally Posted by D'Animal

Semlins Millright essentially got the wood for free, so he is extremely happy.

Yes that does suck.

well he hasn't got it yet, but he just returned my call after a week of ignoring my calls to tell me to negotiate directly with his brother in law. so i call that guy and get another answering machine.

all signs point to the bil lowballing the hell out of me.

unless i hear from him tomorrow, i am going to pick them up and put them on craigslist.

dan if there is something else you want me to do let me know.

[45Kevin]

Dan,

I may want some of the planks. I would pick them up from you in Moab. I'll let you Know on Monday. That is if there are any left.

[D'Animal]

I really feel bad for you.

I can only imagine what you are going through with the wife wanting countertops on the cabinets.

I think your millright sees deep pockets.

Originally Posted by semlin

well he hasn't got it yet, but he just returned my call after a week of ignoring my calls to tell me to negotiate directly with his brother in law. so i call that guy and get another answering machine.

all signs point to the bil lowballing the hell out of me.

unless i hear from him tomorrow, i am going to pick them up and put them on craigslist.

dan if there is something else you want me to do let me know.

[TJDIV]

Damn, total bummer on the shipping.

I would take every stinking one of them if you were near here.

I just grabbed 8 pine planks for some of our remodel work. largest is 39" and will just fit in the local shops sander. Taking it in tomorrow to get cleaned up.

Good luck...I'd LOVE to have them.

[iron_giant]

Originally Posted by TJDIV

Damn, total bummer on the shipping.

I would take every stinking one of them if you were near here.

I'm working on doing that right now

[mwalls54]

These are some nice slabs. They are what you see in the pictures big and heavy.

It was good to meet you tonite Dan.

[TJDIV]

Minor Thread Hi-jack.

Cut the big slab to size today so I can bring it to the sander.
Should have my little project done in a week or two.
Going to stand it up and hang our flat screen on it...same wall with the Lake Superior views. Should be cool.

TTT for Slab Saturday.

[D'Animal]

Is the big hole for the wires?

[TJDIV]

That's a knot. The other side actually has another almost 6" long just to the side of it.
Cabling is going through a pretty small circular hole.

Just found out the guy I got this slab from has two others identical to it that are 5" thick.

[TJDIV]

So I just got an email, I can buy the two other slabs from the same tree for $500.

These two are 5" thick and HUGE. I'm not sure if I should grab them? Thoughts?

I had the 5 smaller boards cleaned up yesterday at a local wood working shop...turned out awesome.
I'll try to get some pics.

So, are they worth $500? I guess I could clean them up and re-sell them to someone wanting a bar in Green Bay...

[45Kevin]

The six that I picked up from Dan in Moab made it back to Calgary in the same shape I got them. The guy that bought them is happy with them. He is in the lumber business and plans to resell them as is to be used in rustic furniture I expect.

He says that the warping, cupping and checking is fairly acceptable in that application. Dan's price worked out to around $2.75/bf. The 5" slabs at $250 each is similar. Probably a good price if you can sit on them for a while until a buyer comes along.

Be sure to post pics of the finished product.

[wanabecruisen]

Originally Posted by 45Kevin

The six that I picked up from Dan in Moab made it back to Calgary in the same shape I got them. The guy that bought them is happy with them. He is in the lumber business and plans to resell them as is to be used in rustic furniture I expect.

He says that the warping, cupping and checking is fairly acceptable in that application. Dan's price worked out to around $2.75/bf. The 5" slabs at $250 each is similar. Probably a good price if you can sit on them for a while until a buyer comes along.

Be sure to post pics of the finished product.

Glad to hear you made it back safe with them Kevin. I was a little concerned about the ones we stacked on the sides. Worked out OK Huh?

[D'Animal]

I received the check.

Thanks for your assitance and the Mudshipping.

Originally Posted by 45Kevin

The six that I picked up from Dan in Moab made it back to Calgary in the same shape I got them. The guy that bought them is happy with them. He is in the lumber business and plans to resell them as is to be used in rustic furniture I expect.

He says that the warping, cupping and checking is fairly acceptable in that application. Dan's price worked out to around $2.75/bf. The 5" slabs at $250 each is similar. Probably a good price if you can sit on them for a while until a buyer comes along.

Be sure to post pics of the finished product.