duckkisser Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 I'm looking to get some holly so I'm looking for someone in the south eastern United states who would be willing to look around for a holly tree that they can cut. I don't have a project in mind I just don't want to pay the huge amount of money they want for the small pieces. If anyone is interested perhaps we can do a lumber swap I'm sure I could find some local lumber like hedge Apple, crab appe or I have some small pieces of lilac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Duck, What we call holly around here is a shrub, or no larger than a crepe myrtle. Is that what you have in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Red berries strange leaves I thinks so the wood is bone white no grain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Says it can be 30-60 ft tall tree but there might be a hedge that is same family if it's cut and it's super white then yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 The ones here have red berries. I am going to New Orleans in two weeks for a wedding. The grandfather of the bride has some on his property. I will call him and see what the biggest he has. What size pieces would you LIKE to have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Female have berries, male do not. Holly is one of those family of plants. Either should have white wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Big s I can get ill eather turn it on lathe if big enough or I'll use it for inlay. Well just have to figure out the freight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Big s I can get ill eather turn it on lathe if big enough or I'll use it for inlay. Well just have to figure out the freight Freight is not a concern. UPS comes by everyday, wanted or not. My company will pay for it. Let me see what I can get. Ideal lengths would be what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Holly neds to be cut soon. I hear if the sap is up, it will get bluish streaks as it dries. Several 'shrub' species have a very tight grain and white wood. I have used Texas Privet for small pieces before, it has an apearance like antique ivory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Cooper I don't care what size I don't have a project I'n mind I just want as much as possible one of those wood you have to cut yourself since most companies don't sell it. So if you can get it it's awsome for decorative work. And often it's only sold in small pieces like pen blanks or knife scale sizes. Let me know what you can find out and we'll have to do some kind of trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Holly neds to be cut soon. I hear if the sap is up, it will get bluish streaks as it dries. Several 'shrub' species have a very tight grain and white wood. I have used Texas Privet for small pieces before, it has an apearance like antique ivory. I guess you would use the privet for inlay as it very small diameter limbs/trunks. I planted 4 two years ago and they don't get very thick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 I'll call tomorrow to see what he has. He will obviously have to cut it, so would 2 or 3 ft. Lengths be ok, or longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Holly Bush and tree have the same wood. Cut during cold weather, don't let the wood touch the ground, fungal spores I think help w the blue stains. Paint the end grain to seal it if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 I'm going to use it for smaller projects so tht will be fine. You want me to send you some lilac ? Real hard with a grainy warm brown wood look it up and tell me what you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 I guess you would use the privet for inlay as it very small diameter limbs/trunks. I planted 4 two years ago and they don't get very thick There are some privet bushes growing on the old home place next door, that have branches nearly 6" in diameter. Stuff gets pretty big if not pruned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Duck, let me see what I can get before you commit to tradin!There are some privet bushes growing on the old home place next door, that have branches nearly 6" in diameter. Stuff gets pretty big if not pruned. These are the ones with the long purple flowers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Holly Bush and tree have the same wood. Cut during cold weather, don't let the wood touch the ground, fungal spores I think help w the blue stains. Paint the end grain to seal it if possible. So I need to ship UPS air and not ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Holly once cut needs to be kiln dried right away to keep its white color. I'm pretty sure you need to cut it during the winter also. What are you looking for 4/4 or thicker or even less then 4/4. Let me know I have quite a lot of it from 1/2" to 6/4 all kiln dried. Not looking to trade wood but I will give you a good deal . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Holly once cut needs to be kiln dried right away to keep its white color. I'm pretty sure you need to cut it during the winter also . Yup, it has tendency to turn pink. Teak and holly floors were the "traditional" choice for boat interiors, but because of how finicky it is to deal with most manufacturers have substituted it for maple.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 So I need to ship UPS air and not ground i hope your joking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Holly once cut needs to be kiln dried right away to keep its white color. I'm pretty sure you need to cut it during the winter also. What are you looking for 4/4 or thicker or even less then 4/4. Let me know I have quite a lot of it from 1/2" to 6/4 all kiln dried. Not looking to trade wood but I will give you a good deal . How much per bf for the 6/4, Jerry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Duck Here are a few online places to buy holly. https://cookwoods.com/shop/category/holly/ http://www.hardwoodemporium.com/Products-Holly.html http://www.hearnehardwoods.com/hardwoods/exotic_hardwoods/domestic_wood/holly_lumber/holly_wood.html http://www.bellforestproducts.com/american-holly/#.VOob2H-9KSM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Not a very big selection and $30 to $55 a board ft plus freight probably scared Duck off of those sources. I think he is looking for a deal , maybe get some scraps or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Ya looked at them was hoping to find someone with a tree in their yard they want to cut out. Want a deal because have no idea what I'm going to do with it. Only pay those prices when I have a customer who is paying for materials or I know I'm going to get reimbursed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Just trying to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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