[Woodcarver] basswood prices, fair or expensive???

[Bill Judt]

Harry:

A 20 board-foot board of basswood for $120.00? That works out to  
$6.00 per board foot. That's not too bad a price, considering that  
here in Canada I would pay roughly the same.

The cost of the wood is always relevant anyway. If it costs $12 to  
make a carving that is worth $240.00 then the cost of wood is a mere  
5%. Or if the carving has 50 years of sentiments tied up in it, and  
will instantly become a family heirloom, then the cost of the wood is  
rather insignificant.

I had to settle this issue in my mind many years ago when the  
hardwood I was using to carve had to be purchased and shipped from on  
or two provinces away.

Hope this helps,

Bill
List Owner

My books are for sale at: http://wwwoodcarver.com/Books/Books.html
W.F. Judt,
46 Harvard Cres,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
S7H3R1
PH: 306-373-6649
Email: bjudt at sasktel.net
Website: http://www.wwwoodcarver.com


On 24-Jan-06, at 6:28 AM, harry hadadi wrote:


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>  hi everyone,

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> i found someone on the other side of finland that has a board of  

> basswood.

> its not 1st. quality.

> its 12 feet long 2inches thick and 10 inches wide.

> he is asking a 120 dollars (100 euros) for it.

> including shipping.

>

> is it an good price or not, please some advise

>

> harry

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