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BobBrisket
01-09-2008, 03:21 PM
Okay, let's keep this outta the Woodpile!!

I've made a couple of trades like this with some folks from another board and it was pretty fun and a cheap way to try some wood that might not be common in your area.
I use one of the standard one rate boxes from the USPS which runs about $9. I'll cram that box with my wood..............sounds dirty don't it? Then you send me a box crammed with your wood. How's that?

Here's a list of my wood........
Plum.....just scored it last night. Ranges from 1/2" to 1.5" diameter pieces.
Also have pecan.........plenty. Bigger diameter stuff too up to about 3".
Also have a little bit of Silver Maple. Same diameter as the plum.
I can even send a mix if you want.
What I'm looking for....
apple, cherry, or an exotic, even citrus chunks. It can be a mix too. I'm really looking for a good box full of the cherry though.
I prefer chunks to chips, as I can get chips, but don't really like using them.

Send a PM if you are interested. Maybe we can start a wood swap thread!!

Bbq Bubba
01-09-2008, 03:25 PM
i'm looking for some Texas Mesquite, i got cherry up the arse.........:wink:

Arlin_MacRae
01-09-2008, 03:27 PM
LMAO
OK Moderators - keep an eye on this one!!!

Bob, that's a cool idea.

big brother smoke
01-09-2008, 04:08 PM
I got a heap of Carolina Cherry as well.

Sounds like one of my old fraternity traditions! :rolleyes:

BobBrisket
01-09-2008, 04:21 PM
Okay, Big Brother Smoke and me are trading wood!!

Looks like I got the cherry covered..................I remember saying that to an old girlfriend of mine.:wink:

Anyway, I'm willing to make one or two more trades for one of the others in my wish list.

I gurantee you will be pleased with my wood!!:-D

big brother smoke
01-09-2008, 04:31 PM
Hey bob et al:

My wood is larger than chunks:twisted:

BobBrisket
01-09-2008, 04:41 PM
Here we go...............I see the woodpile in the distance!!:-P

thirdeye
01-09-2008, 05:27 PM
i'm looking for some Texas Mesquite, i got cherry up the arse.........:wink:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/thirdeye2/Barbecue%202/6a5c09b3.jpg

We may be able to work something out, I have a hard time getting cherry. I need to see how much mesquite I have, I'll bet 10# or so. It is all in 1" thick rounds, saw cut and has been stored in my warehouse. As you can see, it does still have the bark.

G$
01-09-2008, 05:36 PM
I use one of the standard one rate boxes from the USPS which runs about $9.

It never occurred to me that this would be feasible. What does a 9 dollar shipping box look like, and can you really stuff your wood in it?

I have plenty of pecan, santa maria red oak, and mesquite if it makes sense to actually do this.

ON EDIT:
Out of curiosity, is the flat rate shipping box you described the 8.5x11x5.5 one?

D.F. Expat
01-09-2008, 05:43 PM
Looks a little small but prolly worth it.

11" X 8.5" X 5.5"
http://shop.usps.com/wcsstore/PostalStore/upload/images/ofrb1_f.jpg



Introducing a quick, easy, and convenient way for you to ship Priority Mail packages. The Priority Mail Flat Rate Box features predetermined rates regardless of weight (domestically) or destination, similar to the Flat Rate Envelope.

Some key benefits:

-Can be used for Domestic Priority Mail ($8.95) and International Priority Mail ($23 to Canada and Mexico- $37 to all other countries, 20 lb weight limit applies)

big brother smoke
01-09-2008, 05:50 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/thirdeye2/Barbecue%202/6a5c09b3.jpg

We may be able to work something out, I have a hard time getting cherry. I need to see how much mesquite I have, I'll bet 10# or so. It is all in 1" thick rounds, saw cut and has been stored in my warehouse. As you can see, it does still have the bark.


I can send you a few cherry splits if you want to cut them to chunks.

blues_n_cues
01-09-2008, 06:45 PM
ever since leaving texas i've been missing pecan-even the shells are great. i have sugar maple,beech, & hickory all over the place(about 60 acres worth).pm me & maybe we can get something worked out.

Coz
01-09-2008, 06:48 PM
I would like to get some Pecan and West Coast Alder.Cherry is available and maybe some hickory.

BobBrisket
01-10-2008, 01:03 AM
Okay folks, here is what I am offering. The box and demensions posted are the ones. I will send my wood off first, so you all can see that I am sticking to my word. I have a second trade in the works with ZBQ for a cherry/sugar maple mix. I'm just waiting for confirmation. I have included a pic of what I and offering. Yes, it's not a GIGANTIC box, but for those $9 you can get about 7-10 lbs of wood in it depending of how well you stuff if and the density of the wood.
By the way, Third Eye, that is some beautiful farking mesquite. Better than what I have seen here, and it grows in my area like weeds.
Blues n Cues, if you would like to make a trade for som eof that beech, PM me. I've never used it and would like too.
Brothers and Sisters, I can make one more trade. At least for a while. Chit, money is tight with a 2 year old and a 3 week old so the next trade offer is accepted. Blues...............I like to try some BEECH. Let me know if you are interested.
Hopefully, this thread keeps going and trades keeping getting made.
Rock on Brothers and Sisters!
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg238/bobbrisket/mmm007.jpg
I take pieces like this and cut them in half. I leave as little dead space as possible. I will cram the box will all the wood it will take!!!!! And the box will like it.

Pic to come....

Pyle's BBQ
01-10-2008, 01:13 AM
I have some old Jim Beam slats from barrels. They are made of oak. I would like to get some mesquite or pecan.

River City Smokehouse
01-10-2008, 07:01 AM
"Some Beech"? That's funny!

Dr_KY
01-10-2008, 07:07 AM
Guys I would love to do this but the price of postage would be insane unless i only did something half the weight. It would be easier for me to just but it off you guys as it's very seasonal here and very litlle gets cut down locally.
perhaps later down the line we could work something out.

I can't imagine the look on my wifes face when I open box of wood. lol

Bbq Bubba
01-10-2008, 07:44 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/thirdeye2/Barbecue%202/6a5c09b3.jpg

We may be able to work something out, I have a hard time getting cherry. I need to see how much mesquite I have, I'll bet 10# or so. It is all in 1" thick rounds, saw cut and has been stored in my warehouse. As you can see, it does still have the bark.

WOW, that is a pic of beauty, i alway's thought of mesquite as scrub treee's but that is some nice chunk's!! I'll check into this box and P.M ya bro!!:wink:

Yakfishingfool
01-10-2008, 08:07 AM
Guys I would love to do this but the price of postage would be insane unless i only did something half the weight. It would be easier for me to just but it off you guys as it's very seasonal here and very litlle gets cut down locally.
perhaps later down the line we could work something out.

I can't imagine the look on my wifes face when I open box of wood. lol

As I understood it ther eis a package from UPS that cost 10 bucks to ship, regardless of weight. So pack it in there thick and should get a couple fo smokes worth for ten bucks!

Also, I wonder if this would work better by setting up different I want threads asking for specific woods. ie, I want cherry, I want apple, I want mesquite, that way senders could target the audience without searching through threads. Scott

Azinine
01-10-2008, 08:10 AM
As I understood it ther eis a package from UPS that cost 10 bucks to ship, regardless of weight.

Even international?

michiana mark
01-10-2008, 08:57 AM
i'm looking for some Texas Mesquite, i got cherry up the arse.........:wink:

Don't you have a Menards or Home Depot nearby? You can usually get Mesquite there. I'm here from the government, I'm here to help. Go for the Pecan.

BobBrisket
01-10-2008, 09:12 AM
From reading the box, it did say something about international shipping, but they may charge a bit more if it's beyond a certain weight.

Bbq Bubba
01-10-2008, 09:20 AM
Don't you have a Menards or Home Depot nearby? You can usually get Mesquite there. I'm here from the government, I'm here to help. Go for the Pecan.

Oh i got the pecan buddy, mesquite at HD is junk, over dried and mostly bark....:evil: I'm lookin for that real stuff from down south!!

BTW, don't you owe me a competition microwave chicken recipe???:eek::cool:

ZBQ
01-10-2008, 09:21 AM
Great thread Robert!! (Sent you a PM):grin:

Always on the lookout for some pecan.

The stuff just doesn't grow here.

Dale P
01-10-2008, 11:09 AM
Anybody want some Osage Orange?
Dr Ky, I have always wanted to try some of that stuff they grow in Sherwood Forrest.

michiana mark
01-10-2008, 11:17 AM
Oh i got the pecan buddy, mesquite at HD is junk, over dried and mostly bark....:evil: I'm lookin for that real stuff from down south!!

BTW, don't you owe me a competition microwave chicken recipe???:eek::cool:

Yes I do, and I'm working on that as we speak. working on that crisp skin problem again, always like rubber. But don't worry, I'm working on it.

Here you go Bubba, hotout of the microwave.http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1639,152176-224201,00.html Mums the word, don't share our secret with the rest of the Brethern.

michiana mark
01-10-2008, 11:20 AM
Chunky apple type seeking same in pecan; for fun and adventure in the "sweet blue" Send pm if interested.:wink:

G$
01-10-2008, 02:15 PM
WOW, that is a pic of beauty, i alway's thought of mesquite as scrub treee's but that is some nice chunk's!! I'll check into this box and P.M ya bro!!:wink:

That is surprising. I think of mesquite as the most beautiful wood in the world, especially for things like furniture. The funny thing about mesquite tree is that left to it's own devices, it tends to be shrubby and craggy, because of limited water supply.

If you irrigate those trees, look out! They grow BIG and FAST.

Dr_KY
01-10-2008, 05:26 PM
From reading the box, it did say something about international shipping, but they may charge a bit more if it's beyond a certain weight.
Have a fiddle when you have the time Bob and if you want to put the effort into it we can work something out.

I know this is wood swap sorta thing and not a mission to sell but I have no other way of getting quality wood around here. And Just think you get to but more meat!! :grin:

Dr_KY
01-10-2008, 05:28 PM
Anybody want some Osage Orange?
Dr Ky, I have always wanted to try some of that stuff they grow in Sherwood Forrest.
I'll have a chat with Robin Hood and see what I can come up with. I do know someone with an Bramley apple tree so I'll catch up with them when he prunes.

Bbq Bubba
01-12-2008, 11:06 PM
O.K. Thirdeye, here's a chunk of that cherry i was talking about, this piece alone is probably about 35#............
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/4264/udspics011hw1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/3938/udspics012uv1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

BobBrisket
01-13-2008, 08:23 PM
I got one of my four trades sent off. I know, not a good percentage. I got sidetracked with my new toy this weekend. I will be working on the next three this week. You will get my wood, PROMISE!!!

Puppyboy
01-14-2008, 04:47 AM
Cut down 6 pecan trees last year and several more lined up for this year.

Dr_KY
01-14-2008, 09:42 AM
We need wood in the UK. twenty, twenty five bucks worth..anybody?

thirdeye
01-14-2008, 09:48 AM
O.K. Thirdeye, here's a chunk of that cherry i was talking about, this piece alone is probably about 35#............
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/4264/udspics011hw1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)




WOW! I've seen an Old Fashioned with a cherry on top but never some cherry with an Old Fashioned on top. Heheeee.

I got side-tracked this weekend getting my winter fishing stuff together and a recon run to the lake yesterday. I'll locate my mesquite and get a weight. I'm interested in a trade.

Harbormaster
01-14-2008, 01:34 PM
Cut down 6 pecan trees last year and several more lined up for this year.
Hey PB, Anything you might want from Wisconsin in trade for some pecan?
I've got birch, hickory, maple, apple, pear, and oak.

Puppyboy
01-14-2008, 03:36 PM
Hey PB, Anything you might want from Wisconsin in trade for some pecan?
I've got birch, hickory, maple, apple, pear, and oak.We could work out a swap for some hickory. That's pretty tough to get a hold of.

bajamike560
01-14-2008, 11:57 PM
I have about 3/4 cord of alder, most for fire wood (dirty/knots) and clean for smoking. Down almost 2 year's I think, cut and split fall 07.
Also probably 3to4 wheel barrel load's of wild chery, guy said about 20 years old or so, blow down last fall 2006.
I can share a bit of the chery, but have enough alder to share.
Will trade for a new chargriller or brinkman for the backyard... LOL:biggrin:
KIDDING...:?::-P
[email protected]

Mike

thirdeye
01-17-2008, 10:35 AM
i'm looking for some Texas Mesquite, i got cherry up the arse.........:wink:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/thirdeye2/Barbecue%207/IMG_0313a.jpg

Okay man, I rounded up my mesquite stash. (sorry it took so long) I'm guessing it is around 8 pounds. Still interested in a trade?

Dr_KY
01-17-2008, 10:40 AM
Dam that looks good!!

Bbq Bubba
01-17-2008, 10:43 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/thirdeye2/Barbecue%207/IMG_0313a.jpg

Okay man, I rounded up my mesquite stash. (sorry it took so long) I'm guessing it is around 8 pounds. Still interested in a trade?

P.M. sent...........

Bbq Bubba
01-22-2008, 11:43 AM
Came home for lunch and a package from Thirdeye was in my door.....
He sent me some food???
Nope but better than that a box of Mesquite!!!

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1448/foodpics050zu7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Thank's bro, what a great surprise!!
Been outta Mesquite for a while, can't wait to use it in the drum, look's like i might have to get a Chuckie tonite!!
Box of seasoned Cherry will be in the mail shortly! :wink:

Phrasty
01-22-2008, 12:17 PM
Hey I got Allspice /Pimento wood... avg 2-3" thick
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/phrasty/IMG_5975.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/phrasty/IMG_5977.jpg

but I'm far FUURRR away!! :( I want cherry too, cant get that out here.
Oh well, what to do.

btw the Pimento is AMAZING with pork and chicken!!!!

Cheers

Puppyboy
01-22-2008, 01:24 PM
I picked up some of the flat rate boxes today. Was told the weight limit is 70 pounds.

Bbq Bubba
01-22-2008, 02:19 PM
I picked up some of the flat rate boxes today. Was told the weight limit is 70 pounds.

Just picked up a couple myself, she said whatever you can fit in it, $8.95....:wink:

yelonutz
01-22-2008, 05:46 PM
I've got almond and oak wine barrels. Wine barrels(red wine) are cut to about 3 inches square by 1 inch thick. I use them in my WSB. Pics upon request. NUTZ

Coz
01-22-2008, 06:38 PM
Nutz,whay kinda wood you looking for?

Dr_KY
01-22-2008, 06:55 PM
Just picked up a couple myself, she said whatever you can fit in it, $8.95....:wink:
International?

yelonutz
01-22-2008, 07:31 PM
Nutz,whay kinda wood you looking for?

I would like to try some cherry, apple or whatever. I have oak (regular and wine barrel), walnut and almond. Northern California grows lots of nuts. I would like fruit woods. Open to any suggestions. NUTZ

thirdeye
01-26-2008, 03:35 PM
Came home for lunch and a package from Thirdeye was in my door.....
He sent me some food???
Nope but better than that a box of Mesquite!!!

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1448/foodpics050zu7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Thank's bro, what a great surprise!!
Been outta Mesquite for a while, can't wait to use it in the drum, look's like i might have to get a Chuckie tonite!!
Box of seasoned Cherry will be in the mail shortly! :wink:

Oh yeah, there is some guava mixed in that box of mesquite.... Hey, my cherry arrived today, here is a picture of some of it. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/thirdeye2/Misc/thumbup.gif Thanks man, this stuff is beautiful.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v377/thirdeye2/Barbecue%207/IMG_0335a.jpg

BobBrisket
01-26-2008, 05:00 PM
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/1049/wodgs8.th.jpg (http://img518.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wodgs8.jpg)

Looks like everyone is getting wood........LOL!

I gots some apple(left) courtesty of MichianaMark and cherry(right) courtesy of Big Brother Smoke. This turned out to be a great thread and idea.

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3504/mss002fc8.th.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mss002fc8.jpg)
Used some cherry pieces on these chicky breasts last night............DANG GOOD smoke and flavor. All served up on our finest China too.

big brother smoke
02-05-2008, 04:36 PM
Hey Bob:

I have been busy catering, divorcing:twisted: and the day job. However, I got some pron from the pecan you sent me. Thanks, buddy!

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/bigbrothersmoke/DSC01595.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/bigbrothersmoke/DSC01597.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/bigbrothersmoke/DSC01599.jpg

BobBrisket
02-06-2008, 09:31 AM
WOW!! Pecan pron. Looks mighty fine Brother!! I glad it worked for you.

K I N G P I N
02-06-2008, 06:10 PM
I have cherry in my driveway as we speak. Any Long Islanders want to trade something????? Would love apple, pecan or hickory. Anyone else, let me know.

ZBQ
02-06-2008, 08:55 PM
I got a really nice box of pecan from Bob:biggrin:

I haven't had the chance to use any of it yet though.

This was a really good thread Bob!:eusa_clap:-D

We need to do more of this kind of thing!

That flat rate box makes it really nice to send just about
anything that will fit in it.

BobBrisket
02-06-2008, 11:28 PM
It really was a good idea. And I also just got a box of really nice cherry and sugar maple from ZBQ!:wink:
Thanks again to my fellow traders. It was fun.

I'll be putting some to use this weekend. I'm in the mood for some BCC and maybe some pork loin wrapped in bacon. The weather is going to be quite nice so I'm taking advantage.

Puppyboy
02-18-2008, 04:37 AM
I have cherry in my driveway as we speak. Any Long Islanders want to trade something????? Would love apple, pecan or hickory. Anyone else, let me know.

I'll send you a box of pecan for a box of that cherry.

michiana mark
02-18-2008, 10:01 AM
I'll send you a box of pecan for a box of that cherry.


Check PM

TALEG8R BBQ
02-18-2008, 02:57 PM
Awesome concept BobBrisket. Thing is, I don't have any wood to trade. But, in need of some so I don't have to keep buying bags...

BobBrisket
02-18-2008, 03:27 PM
Awesome concept BobBrisket. Thing is, I don't have any wood to trade. But, in need of some so I don't have to keep buying bags...
What kinda trees are native to your area? You could try a local grower or orchard. You could try a mill. Even look around your neighborhood. With spring coming around, people will be prunning there trees and are willing to let someone haul it off.
You could also trade something like.............oh let's say rub, sauce, moonshine, or anything else the other trader might be interested in. What kinda wood you looking for?

JD McGee
02-18-2008, 08:23 PM
I've got a hook up for some Pacific Northwest Alder...great for salmon and meats. I'm looking for anything exotic...guava...whatever. :-P

Puppyboy
02-18-2008, 10:37 PM
Awesome concept BobBrisket. Thing is, I don't have any wood to trade. But, in need of some so I don't have to keep buying bags... Get out and talk to people. There is tons of free wood every where but you need to find it. From our local burn pile I have scored: maple, oak, birch, and pear.

ThomEmery
02-19-2008, 08:06 AM
I have 7 tons of Grape Stumps

Join CBBQA and you get a ton

BobBrisket
02-19-2008, 10:20 AM
I have 7 tons of Grape Stumps

Join CBBQA and you get a ton

I don't think the Post Office makes boxes that size. Not only that but the shipping would be murder. I can hear my wife now, "Honey, there's a caravan of USPS vans outside and they say they have grape stumps for you.":eek:
Grape vine makes great smoke. I have a 10 gallon bucket almost half full of vines. DO you burn those stumps whole in a stick burner? How do pieces that thick burn? Is it a hard, dense wood?

JamesTX
02-19-2008, 11:25 AM
I hang out on another forum that is for tree workers (I'm not one, but anyway....). They are always talking about the wood that they have to haul away and dump. It'd be green wood mostly, but if you called around, I bet you could find a local tree service that would let you come and pull some of their scrap.

Harbormaster
02-21-2008, 05:46 PM
Get home tonight, and there's a USPS box on my chair.
Anyone want to guess what was in it?


PECAN!! BABY!! PECAN!!!



Thanks to Puppyboy. You are da MAN!

In the next couple of days I'll get a box of hickory out to ya.
Thank you Puppyboy!

Puppyboy
02-23-2008, 11:56 AM
The door bell rang and when I got there I found two packages left by the friendly neighborhood postal carrier.

One was from the Kingpin and the other from michiana mark.

Thanks guys, you should be getting yours any day now.

michiana mark
02-24-2008, 01:30 PM
Yup got mine Sat. about the same time. Wife rolling eyes mod!:roll: Thanks Puppyboy.

Puppyboy
03-05-2008, 12:36 PM
Sweet!!!! Just talked to the wife and she said a package was delivered today. Oh yeah, it has to be some hickory from Harbormaster. Gonna use it tonight while grilling some pork steaks. Thanks a lot.

jiarby
03-05-2008, 03:17 PM
I have pecan and mulberry. mostly in fist sized chunks
Looking for cherry & apple, maybe red oak.
Located in Arizona. 85242

Harbormaster
03-06-2008, 09:30 AM
Sweet!!!! Just talked to the wife and she said a package was delivered today. Oh yeah, it has to be some hickory from Harbormaster. Gonna use it tonight while grilling some pork steaks. Thanks a lot.
OK Puppyboy, I gotta know, how'd the pork stekas turn out? Hopefully you found the wood to be of satisfactory quality.

Puppyboy
03-06-2008, 09:53 AM
Ended up getting called into work so I was unable to grill. Will let you know when I do though. Thanks again.

BobBrisket
03-06-2008, 01:39 PM
I'm still looking for one of you Dudes in the citrus growing states to come up with some lemon, lime, orange, tangerine, or whatever kind of citrus and offer me a trade. I got plenty of pecan!!!

Let me know!!

jiarby
03-06-2008, 03:06 PM
Lotsa citrus here, I just called up one of my landscape customers and told to save me all the citrus/pistachio/pecan/mesquite that he trims up. I will soon have a large pile.

When I get citrus I'll ping you back here.

BobBrisket
03-06-2008, 03:10 PM
Let me know!!
Thanks!