What size for Cherry and Black Walnut

[ChaplainRon]

I have found a source for cherry and black walnut. A friend who made cabinets at one time said he has a barn full of boards and he will be happy to keep me supplied. It is from trees they cut and took to a sawmill.

The boards are 3/4 inch. He has a band saw and planer and will cut to the size I need.

Since I am new at this I want to ask what would be the best sizes to cut and is this wood appropriate for the projects I have in mind.

I would like to:
1. Make some bowls.
2. Make some scripture plaques for lettering.
3. Make Christmas Ornaments.
4. Do Names.
5. Do some portraits.

Thank You for your help. I am going Saturday morning for my first supply.

Ron

[dgman]

Hey Ron, sounds like you've got it made! I love cherry and walnut.
As for thickness's of the woods you'll need, I haven't done any bowels so I can't help you there.
For lettering depending on size you will need 1/4", 1/2" and 3/4".
For ornaments you will need 1/8" and 1/4".
For names I would use 3/4".
As for portraits, I would not use hardwoods. I would stay with a high quality plywood like Baltic birch.
Make sure that barn wood is dry. It needs to be in the 8 to 12% moisture range or things will crack when it does dry. So be careful.

[julief]

Jackpot!!!  I use 3/4 for bowls and spiral baskets. Ornaments will need 1/8 to 1/4 and I would have a supply of 1/2 for misc projects.

[GrayBeard]

B I N G O ! ! !

Fantastic!!!

Where exactly did you say this barn is located?
GPS coordinates please!

~~~GB~~~

[jimbo]

Now now GB get in line, you know the rules
Jimbo

[dgman]

 Hey! Since I replied first, I'm first in line!!

[ChaplainRon]

I am told there are stacks and stacks of boards about 8 inches wide and about 13 feet long. There are also lots of cutoffs. I feel like I am going to see Santa.

Ron

[yyyyyguy]

HO HO HO, Ron, this is Santa speaking and I think it's time for some payback
 Your #1 bud, Pete

[Becky]

WOW!  I am so jealous my toes have curled up!  That is an amazingly sweet offer.  You are definitely going to have to make him something nice.

[Dawie]

Super Ron. Don't forget to come out of thar barn once you see all the wood.
David

[ChaplainRon]

After visiting Woodcraft http://www.woodcraft.com/Family/2000681/Cherry.aspx
I have just realized what a gold mind I am going to visit.

[Russ C]

Didn't your mother teach you to share. LOL     

P.S.
Make sure I'm first on that sharing list. LOL