Bog Oak

[James Watson]

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone new of a supplier of bog oak?
I thought it would make a nice knife handle.

Thanks,

James

 

[bushwacker bob]

Oak toilet seat?
(moderator?) ):

 

[Quill]

There are places in the USA and Canada that sell wood from the bottom of the Great Lakes. This would likely be comparable. I would like to see some bog oak some day. I have heard of it in the past.

 

[Kath]

http://www.bogtrotters.co.uk/

 

[James Watson]

http://www.bogtrotters.co.uk/

Thanks for the link Kath. Have you worked with bog oak before?

It would make a good toilet seat

James

 

[MartiniDave]

How big a bit are you looking for? I originally come from the Fens on the cambs/norfolk border where the stuff used to be a real problem for the farmers, always hitting the stuff with the ploughs etc. I may be able to obtain some for you. It's not all oak despite the name, I assume you want a bit with a fairly close grain?

Dave

 

[Quill]

Thanks for the link Kath. I see it is different in color from the under water logs. Is it all black or is that by region ie. Ireland? As a woodworker, I am always intregued by different wood. Since this is an old growth wood I assume that it has a close grain to it.

 

[James Watson]

How big a bit are you looking for? I originally come from the Fens on the cambs/norfolk border where the stuff used to be a real problem for the farmers, always hitting the stuff with the ploughs etc. I may be able to obtain some for you. It's not all oak despite the name, I assume you want a bit with a fairly close grain?

Dave

Hi Dave.

Well I've just told bog trotters that I'm after a peace about a foot long by 3 inchs wide. I thought it would make some nice knife handles. Not that i'm skilled enough to make knives or handles but I thought I might commision some on to make me one.

Thanks,

James

 

[MartiniDave]

James,

When I'm next out that way I'll see what I can find for you - I'll let you know what I come up with. I've been toying with using a bit of fen bog oak to make new scales fo a swiss army knife.

Dave

 

[James Watson]

Hi Dave.

I've just ordered a 1 foot by 3inch log for £10. I'd defo be interested in the future if you find some. I can think of loads of other projects.

Thanks,

James

 

[ESpy]

What, from Bogtrotters? Ooh...
Not that I need more wood, oh no, perish the thought. Ahem.