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The Mail Bag 



Any reader •f HARDWOOD RECORD desiring t* communicate 

 with any of the Inquirers listed In this section can have the ad- 

 dreises an written request to the Mall Bag Department, HARD- 

 WOOD RECORD, 537 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, and referrlnf 

 to the number at the head of each letter and enclosing a self- 

 addressed stamped envelope. 



B 601 — Seeks White Ash Logs and Walnut 



London, E. C, Nov. .'). — Editor II.\riiwood Uecord : We sliall lie gliul 

 If jou could Uindl.v assi.st us in fmdln;;; some reall.v llrst-elass norlhern 

 white nsli loRS ns we have a eonsiderable demand for these, but li.nve 

 failed so far in (Inding a reliable souree. 



At the present moment we are prepared to plaee an order by wa.v of 

 a sample for 300 logs, 11 inches and up. These must be first class in 

 every respect, white logs suitable for veneer purposes, and must be abso- 

 lutely without brown streak. This specification is one which w-e find 

 difficult to fill, but we can assure you there is a very cdnsiderabli' trade 

 to be done. 



We also have a good demand for black walnut flitches, bluish black 

 color. 4/S inches thick. 10 inches and up wide by 8 feet and up long. 

 These are also required for veneer purposes and must be absolutely sound 

 In every respect. 



Of course we are aware that these are difficult to obtain but our- buyers 

 in turn would not object to pay a reasonable price. At the same time, if 

 you could favor us with a list of first-class veneer manufacturers of all 

 kinds of wood, we should be very pleased as we have an opportunity, pro- 

 viding the prices are right, of disposing of some very large lines of veneer 

 of all kinds. . 



The above English importing house lias been advised that "north- 

 ern" white ash logs are pretty nearly an unknown quantity, and 

 especially the character of logs it desires, and that the character of 

 black walnut flitches asked for are still more difficult to obtain. How- 

 ever, it has been referred to manufacturers of white ash and black 

 walnut who possibly can supply these requirements. Anyone inter- 

 ested may have the address on application. — Editor. 



B 602 — Rules for Scaling Logs 



Lanes Bottom, W. Va. — Editor Hardwood Recokd : Will you kindly 

 send me a book of rules on scaling logs? I have tried different placea 

 to get them, but have failed so far. Co.mpany. 



The above correspondent has been advised that as far as we know- 

 there is no book of rules published on the scaling of logs. However, 

 some years ago the writer prepared in connection with some lumber 

 estimating tables a set of tables showing the scale of logs of different 

 diameters on sundry log scale measurements, and the inquirer has 

 been referred to the publishers of this booklet. — Editor. 

 B 603 — Seeks Pacific Coast Manufacturers of Japanese Oak Logs 



Dkumoit, Auk., Nov. S. — Editor Hakdwood Record ; Can you furnish us 

 the names and addresses of firms on the Pacific coast who are importing 

 .Japanese oak logs and sawing them there? 



Lumber Company 



Hardwood Record has advised this firm of the names of certain 

 companies in this line and would appreciate any further information 

 that any of its readers can f;ive. — Editor. 



B 604 — Wants Basswood Drawer Bottoms 



Sr. Paul, Min.n., Nov. 20. — Editor Hardwood Record: Wc are in the 

 market for 2,000 pieces of Hx20x21i/2" basswood drawer bottom stock 

 which we want for use now. ' . 



Hardwood Record has referred this concern to a panel manufac- 

 turer who may be in a position to get out this stock. Others inter- 

 ested can write this oflice. — Editor. 



B 605 — ^Wants Market for Short Pieces Quartered Oak 



CoLCMBCS, O., Nov. I.J. — Editor Hardwood Record: We produce a num- 

 ber of short pieces in quartered oak. running in narrow widths vipwards. 

 These develop in cutting chair stock as well as ends of boards which are 

 too short for specific cutting. It seems to us that there should be a mar- 

 ket for this short and narrow stock. Can you help us find it? 



Lumber Company. 



Tliis concern has been advised that there is a possible market for 

 this stock in the form of chair backs and table tops if it will 

 ascertain the requirements of manufacturers of those lines and cut 

 its stoclv accordingly. — Editor, 



B 606 — Wants to Buy Plain Red Oak 



KoRT William, Oxt., Nov. 14. — Editor Hardwood Record: Can you 

 put us in touch with oak shippers who will be willing to take contracts 



to supply IxJS and 1x10 plain red oak with one clear face? Stock would 



have to be A 1 for working to base. . 



The aliove company lias been supplied with a short list of manu 

 f'acturers who possibly can get out this stock. — -Editor. 

 B 607 — Wants Oak Squares 

 I'liiLAUELi'iiiA, I'A., Nov. 14. — Editor Hardwood Record: We are in 

 rhe market for delivery in Philadelphia, for clear oak s(|uares, bright sap, 

 no defect, in the following sizes: 2>/j"x2>/j"-30". 3"x3"-25". 3"x3"-29", 

 :!"x3"-30", 3"x3"-6' and up No. 1 common and better, 4"x4"-0 feet No. 

 1 common and better. — the last two Items to be graded on National Hard- 

 wood Lumber Association rules. We can take them either to be cut to 

 oriler ami ImIcI nn sticks till dry or, if dry, tor immediate shipment. 



■ - LUMRKR Company. 



B 608 — Wants Pecan and Dogwood 



C'HicoPEE, Mass., Nov. 9. — Editor Hardwood Record : Kindly advise 

 the manufacturers of pecan and dogwood. 



Lu.MBER Company. 



The above concern has been given a list of manufacturers of pecan 

 and dogwood. Others interested can have the necessary information 

 on writing iliis office. — Editor. 



B 609 — Liverpool Concern Wants Oak 



LivERi'OuL, England, Nov. 4. — Editor Hardwood Reiord : Friends of 

 ours are open for both white and red oak in No. 1 common and No. 2 

 common, in thicknesses of %", Va", %", %" and 1". A mixed car first 

 and seconds white oak %" and %" or %", %", and %". A car of white 

 oak squares 21%"x3%"x2i/4", should be full size and perfect on arrival 

 here. . 



Those interested in this inquiry should address this office. — Editor. 



B 610 — Wants to Market Red Cedar 



Knoxville, Tenn.. Nov. 10. — Editor Hardwood Rechkd: One of our 

 sawmill men has a tract of timber, three or four hundred acres, on which 

 there is quite a lot of red cedar for which he wants a market. We would 

 thank you if you would give us the names of some concerns who handle 

 Tennessee red cedar in the log or post and also cut into inch boards, as 

 we will be able to furnish within the next few months several cars of 

 each. ^ Lumber Company. 



This company has been supplied with the necessary information. 

 Others interested may have the address upon application to this 

 office. — Editor. 



B 611 — Wants Information on Hardwood Pa-ving Blocks 



Thomson, N. Y.. Nov. 10. — Editor Hardwood Record : Looking over 

 ime of the recent issues of your paper the writer noticed articles concern- 

 ing the ultilization of hardwood in the manufacture of creosoted paving 

 blocks. If you have any further data or details regarding the manufac- 

 ture of these articles, we will be pleased to have same if at your dis- 

 posal. Lumber Company. 



This concern has been advised that the use of hardwood for paving 

 purposes is still decidedly in the experimental stage. The wood 

 paving block industry was built on the basis of pine and fir blocks, 

 and it has been rather difficult to get a favorable hearing for hard- 

 wood blocks. The main experiments along this line so far as actually 

 Introducing the blocks is concerned have been made by the Chicago 

 Creosoting Company of Chicago. The United States Forest Service 

 lias conducted actual experiments as to the possibility of using hard- 

 woods and has found that they are readily adapted to use for paving 

 purposes. 



The Chicago Creosoting Company has found that maple makes the 

 best of these blocks and it is understood that birch has been success- 

 fully used. Stock for paving block purposes should be gotten out in 

 the form of i" planks 5"-10" wide and S feet up in length. — Editor, 

 B 612 — Wants Oak Flooring Strips 



Washington, D. C, Nov. 10. — Editor Hardwood Record : We would 

 appreciate if you would advise us the names of two or three concerns who 

 manufacture %" oak flooring strips dressed on two or four sides but 

 not tongued or grooved. ■ — . 



An3'one interested in this inquiry may have the name upon appli- 

 cation. — Editor. 



B 613 — Manufacturers of Oak liOgs on Pacific Coast 



A short time ago Hardwood Record received an inquiry requesting 

 the names of firms on the Pacific Coast importing .Japanese oak logs, 

 sawing them there. Hardwood Record asked tlie Forest Service office 

 at San Francisco. Cal., for this information and has received the fel- 

 lowing reply: 



San Francisco, Cal., Nov. 18. — Editor Hardwood Record : Five firms 

 on the Pacific Coast are engaged in the Japanese oak trade. These are : 



Emerson Manufacturing Coinnany. Portland, Ore. 



Western Hardwood Lumber Company, Los Angeles, Cal. 



White Brothers, Fifth and Brannan streets, San Francisco, Cal. 



