Auction - Blanks, Blocks, Burls - COMPLETE

[jeff]

AUCTION: Blanks, Blocks, Burls COMPLETE

This auction will start off with a nice box of Blanks, Burls, and Blocks, AND will be sweetened at least a couple times along the way with a few surprises. (Additional items will be listed in the post below this one...)

Here's the basic box (descriptions below):

• Chonta Quiro Section - 8 1/2" x 3" (D). (Note: I believe the Pith was drilled out, but not positive as it is in old shrinkwrap. The best guess from me is this is from Peru (or possibly another Amazon region. I have not found anything in the available resources, other than "Chonta Quiro" maybe a region in Peru.)
• Pomelle Sapelle - 3/4" x 10"
• Pomelle Bubinga - 1 1/8" x 6 3/4"
• Mystery Burl - Approximately 3" x 4" x 5"
• Jarrah Burl Block - 2" x 7" x 7"
• African Blackwood (heartwood/sapwood) - 1 1/2" x 2" x 15"; 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 15"
• Black Mesquite Block - 3" x 5" x 5"

Some extra pics:

 

[jeff]

Additional items for this auction:

A Few from Jeff's Stash

Two woods, two hybrid, two plastics. See the description in this post


Custom Chevron Blank Set

Mark James will make the winning bidder a custom Chevron Blank Set. See his description in the post below. THANKS MARK!


Huang Huali Pen Blank

This blank came to Mark James, from OKLAHOMAN, who got it from DCBluesman. I don't have more information than that, other than such blanks have commanded some pretty astronomical prices here over the years. If you search around the site, you can find some discussions. Perhaps Mark can chime in below with more information.

 

[jeff]

OK, this auction is officially open!

Please direct your attention and bids to our highly qualified auctioneer, Mr. Chuck Hutchings!

This auction will end approximately 7pm on Wednesday Feb 14.

 

[Dalecamino]

Thanks Jeff!

Ok folks here we go with our first auction of the 14th Birthday Bash!

Who will start the bidding at $25.00 for this awesome selection of turning material?​

 

[ajollydds]

$25. Is there a prize for the first bid?

 

[BRobbins629]

$40.00

 

[Dalecamino]

$25. Is there a prize for the first bid?

Yes....the title of first bidder! :biggrin: Thank you!

 

[Dalecamino]

We have a $40.00 bid from our friend Bruce ! Thank you Bruce!

Who wil bid $50.00?​

 

[acc78]

$50.00

 

[JohnU]

I was going to go $50 but got beat out by a minute so I guess I'll go $60

 

[Dalecamino]

Thanks John!

Ok friends...John U at $60.00!!

Do we hear $70.00?​

 

[mbroberg]

Let's make it $75

 

[Dalecamino]

Alright!!
Mike Broberg kicks it up to $75.00!

Thank you Mike!
We are looking for more.

Who will bid a little more tonight?​

 

[acc78]

i will go $80

 

[Dalecamino]

We have a bid of $80.00 from Chad!
Thank you Chad!

Who will make it an even$100.00 tonight?​

 

[Dalecamino]

I am saying Goodnight! Thanks to our bidders so far, and feel free to place a bid, but play fair! We'll catch up in the morning!​

 

[mark james]

Tune in tomorrow!

 

[Dalecamino]

Good Morning !!

we are open for bidding!

A quick update!

Chad (acc78) is top bidder at $80.00

Do we hear $90.00?​

 

[jcm71]

No you do not hear $90. You hear $100.

 

[jeff]

First sweetener has arrived! A Huang Huali blank. See the post above

 

[Dalecamino]

Awesome!! $100.00 bid from

Burlman!

Thank you John!

Can we get $120.00? :biggrin:​

 

[Dalecamino]

First sweetener has arrived! A Huang Huali blank. See the post above
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More Awesomeness!!!

C'mon peoples! :biggrin:

Take a good look at what you're actually bidding on!​

 

[mark james]

All of this material came from the IAP Estate Blank Stash that I have been working down for IAP.

But I need to get rid of some other stuff... Hmnnn, what could I add. Suggestions? :wink:

 

[wood128]

Mark, can I add to the auction a SFRB of Curly Camphor and Royal Poinciana wood ? I can just ship it to the WINNER .

 

[mark james]

Mark, can I add to the auction a SFRB of Curly Camphor and Royal Poinciana wood ? I can just ship it to the WINNER .

Chuck's the Boss/Emcee/Auctioneer/Keeper of the kets/Poo Bah/Obi Wan...

He will chime in! :good:

 

[mark james]

First sweetener has arrived! A Huang Huali blank. See the post above
View attachment 172668

More Awesomeness!!!

C'mon peoples! :biggrin:

Take a good look at what you're actually bidding on!​

There are general references to the rarity of this species of wood, so judge for yourself. Evidently, used for high-end artistry in China in the 1500's, and if not extinct, very difficult to fins.

Here is a reference to tweak your interest: http://www.penturners.org/forum/f18/huanghuali-49844/

 

[Dalecamino]

Mark, can I add to the auction a SFRB of Curly Camphor and Royal Poinciana wood ? I can just ship it to the WINNER .

We'll check with Jeff on this. He has the control stick.

 

[southernclay]

$110

 

[jcm71]

Going once, going twice, sold!

 

[Dalecamino]

A $110.00 bid fropm Southernclay!!

Thank you Warren!

How about $120.00? today?

​

 

[SteveG]

I just got settled enough from my move to Eugene Oregon. Why not celebrate with a bid of $145.00

 

[Dalecamino]

Congratulations on your move Steve!

And thank you for your bid of $145.00!! ​

Can we get a bid of $160.00?​

 

[scotian12]

I will move it p to $160.00 . Scotian12

 

[Dalecamino]

Awesome!!

Darrell (Scotian) brings his bid at $160.0!

Thank you Darrell!!

Who will make a bid of $180.00?​

 

[mark james]

More ad-ons!!!

I will add a custom made Chevron Blank Set, with or without finial, in consultation with the highest bidder.

These are examples of what I will construct. Pre-tubed, or not; choice of woods and veneers from my stock, several design options. These are sets that were made for another IAP member. The first two are for a Jr Gent II with a Chevron finial inlay mounted on top of a dowel to be turned in a collet, the last was for a tube supplied for an older Marksman kit. (I can supply the finial preturned ready to be fitted in a Jr Gent top, or an assembled finial mounted on a dowel like below.:

 

[jeff]

I will add a custom made Chevron Blank Set, with or without finial, in consultation with the highest bidder.

THANK YOU, MARK! I've added this to the second post above.

 

[Brotherdale]

I will make it $180

 

[Dalecamino]

We have a bid of $180.00 from Brotherdale!

Thank you! Brotherdale!!

Thank you Mark!

Do we hear $200.00 for this nice assortment of fine material?​

 

[jcm71]

Dos cien dolares.

 

[Dalecamino]

Dos cien dolares.

John....for ME please, English!:redface: