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Madrone wood





Can Madrone wood be found in Ontario?
Is it a good fire wood?
Want to place an order





I can't place an order on your website- are you having a problem- should I try back, or am I doing something wrong? Thanks.
Order has not shown up





I ordered 2 medium wood Knifes, Ultra Selection, Shape Kine #1 on Nov. 23, receipt No. 1609-2646-4988-2367 for a total of $40 and have not received the ...
Is Arbutus wood safe for childrens toys/teething rings?





I have seen your website on numerous occasions and I am always inspired by your craft!
I live in Victoria, although I'm originally from the UK.
I like ...
Best selling keychain?





I'm considering getting one of your homemade unique keychains for someone as a gift. I'm not sure which one they'll like the best, so I was wondering ...
Where do I find a large Madrone tree branch?





I am designing a wall unit that will include cabinetry, a place for the television, and a place reserved for just the right branch. Ideally, I would find ...
Arbutus Wood Carving





Found a nice straight piece of arbutus trimmed off a tree at the side of the road, it is about 5 inches in diameter and about 30 inches long.
I have ...
Arbutus Wood For Sale





I had a good size arbutus tree about 30 inches or better and we cut it into approx 10 foot lengths and 1/4 it. I then put a mixture of white glue and paint ...
Madrona Tree wod density or hardness





How hard is Madrona wood compared to Manzanita wood?
Madrone wood cracks





Hi,
My 8 y.o. son is totally in love with Madrone trees. He brought a big branch at home after a hike with the intention of carving it into something....
Float Homes on Cortes Island





Hi I currently live on a floating home in a marina on Vancouver Island. Is there a float home community on Cortez Island if so are there available moorage ...
Madrone Burl





I purchased a Block of Madrone Burl and you are an expert in this field. I have that block many coats of Green Wood End sealer. It is thick. Do is it save ...
Where can I buy Arbutus Arts wood products?





Ron, love your work and arbutus wood. Also LOVE Mount Denman. Grew up in Campbell River on Alder Street near the top of the "big hill" and looked out to ...
Madrone Wood Source





Greetings,
I have enjoyed exploring your website.
I am a hammered dulcimer player and have recently been crafting dulcimer hammers from the wood ...
Ever tried carving a ring out of Arbutus wood?





Hi Ron, great site here, huge wealth of useful info!
I'm thinking of carving a ring for my girlfriend, and was hoping to do it from arbutus wood. You ...
Arbutus wood napkin rings





Do you make, or would you know where to find some napkin rings made of Madrone wood (Arbutus)?
I'm looking for a simple design - nothing complicated....
Bigleaf Maple burlwood, or Arbutus Wood---extra large chopping boards with natural edge





Do you have any photos of cutting/chopping boards made from the aforementioned wood, what is the largest size of either type wood chopping board, and what ...
Sources of your work in Victoria?





Hi
I am going away next Wednesday 27th, and would like to take a couple of sets of salad servers or pairs of spoons as gifts. I think I have probably ...
How to keep the bark on the Arbutus from peeling?





I am a weaver in Van., a big part of my motivation comes from nature, thankfully I live across from the ocean and have a wooded park across the street ...
Arbutus Berries





Do you know how to dry arbutus seeds/berries so that they retain their awesome color? Any info would be appreciated! Thanks so much for your web page and ...
Can I come and see you oct 5th sometime?





Ron,
Hello. My name is Barnaby.
I was on Cortez on friday and picked up a new spoon that you made, as my last one accidentally burnt.
Was hoping ...
Arbutus Tree Branches...





Hi there.
Just wondering if you have access to Arbutus tree branches.
I'm looking for multi branched pieces ranging from 2 to 4 feet long, 1 to ...
Working with Arbutus wood





I was lucky enough to inherit a slab of Arbutus wood which was 8'x 17" x 2" thick. I had now planed it to about 1 3/4" and am making a coffee table out ...
Manzanita Wood Branches Sought





Lovely website! Thank-you for providing information on this wood.
We are keen to arrange an importation of some of the very fine, highly branched, end ...
Arbutus/Madrone Flooring





We are refinishing an Arbutus/Madrone floor in our home. We are looking for a finish that will offer the max UV protection. We used a water based Pacific ...
Where is Arbutus wood available?





Hi
I am looking for some Arbutus wood for carving.
Some examples.....
bccarver2 .
Any info on dead standing or ethically harvested wood ...
Sources for wooden feastware





Hi. I belong to a medieval society and we have many feasts and camp outs where using wood utensils and dishes is encouraged.
I am looking for a source ...
Source for Yew Tree roundwood posts





I'm looking for a source for Pacific Yew roundwood posts. I need 12, 8' long timbers, preferably peeled and still in the round. Do you know where I can ...
Do you sell or know a seller of Arbutus or Manzanita branches





Greetings,
I'm looking for ethically harvested Manzanita or Arbutus branches. The approximate size I need is 2 feet wide and 3 feet tall.
I am ...
Sources for Arbutus Wood for a didgeridoo





Hello from Colorado.
I would like to make a didgeridoo from Arbutus.
How hard would it be to get a limb from
you? I would need a 6 foot branch,...
How to move a dead Arbutus tree?





I have a large, dead Arbutus tree that we had to bring down in the back yard. I'd like to use some of the Arbutus wood but don't know how or where to mill ...
Two Pieces of Madrona Wood Wanted for Signs





I want to make 2 (two) signs for some friends of mine who live on San Juan Island. I would like to use Madrona wood. Is it possible to get 2 (two) pieces ...
Is MADRONE wood safe for the skin and lungs?





Hi Ron.
Just bought 13.3 acres in Applegate Valley in Southern Oregon. Tons of Madrone trees on it, ranging from big honkin' matures to teenagers and ...
Quote for engraved letter openers
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Hi there. My boss is interested in purchasing 100 wooden letter openers. Probably the medium sized, with our law firm engraved on the handle. Can you ...
Moving an Arbutus tree (still not big; about 2 meters)
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I was wondering if we can move an arbutus tree to a different location at the yard ? The tree is aboyt 2 meters long.
Thanks
Looking for Manzanita Branches (Vancouver)
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Hello,
I'm looking for Manzanita Branches in Canada, specifically Vancouver. Does anyone know where I can get some?
Please email me at miss.venessa@...
Arbutus Branches Please.
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I would like to drive from Calgary, Alberta to visit you for a day, and to visit your land. To walk on your land among the Arbutus, looking for deadfall ...
Wood chopping & serving boards--A form and function investment.
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Wood chopping boards aren't just for slicing bread anymore.
...Wood boards are rapidly climbing to epic price heights for wood is readily becoming a ...
Food Safe Wood Finish and Fixing Wood Cracks in Cuting Boards
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Here is the place to come to share your ideas on how to fix small cracks in wood cutting boards and chopping blocks.
And on food safe wood finishes....
A Madrone Wood Stump Available For Someone
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Dear Reader,
I have uncovered a large Madrone wood stump on my property.
I dug around the base 2 feet down and hosed off the stump. It is about ...