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Post by Mel on Feb 19, 2021 19:59:46 GMT -5
Does anyone have a good source for petrified wood in Canada? Looking for something bigger than standard tumbler fare (maybe lemon sized) for a special request I got.
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oldschoolrocker
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Feb 19, 2021 21:10:04 GMT -5
Does anyone have a good source for petrified wood in Canada? Looking for something bigger than standard tumbler fare (maybe lemon sized) for a special request I got. I can't help with a source in canada and dont know how cost effective it would be to get from USA but I've got lots and lots of fist size pet wood from here in Texas. be happy to help if can, just let me know. |
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Post by greig on Feb 19, 2021 22:59:34 GMT -5
Robert Hall Originals in Saint George Ontario sells it. I know a creek in BC that is stuffed with it, but that is a hike from Sask. I think the Texas option above is a good one. ;-)
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oldschoolrocker
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Feb 20, 2021 1:31:05 GMT -5
oh, forgot to mention that if it helps I'd be happy to send it for the cost of postage. again, dk what those costs would be lol.
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Post by Mel on Feb 20, 2021 18:04:22 GMT -5
oldschoolrocker - Thank you! Shipping from Texas would give me a heart attack though. I had a 15 pound box from the Rock Shed shipped last month, and it was $65 USD. greig, you reminded me of an old timer I knew (know?) in BC. Maybe I'll hit him up again. Darn hobbies....Shipping is where all the cost is....
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Post by Peruano on Feb 20, 2021 18:26:10 GMT -5
oldschoolrocker - Thank you! Shipping from Texas would give me a heart attack though. I had a 15 pound box from the Rock Shed shipped last month, and it was $65 USD. greig, you reminded me of an old timer I knew (know?) in BC. Maybe I'll hit him up again. Darn hobbies....Shipping is where all the cost is.... How far is it to drive to the US border once quarantine issues resolve themselves? |
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Post by Mel on Feb 21, 2021 11:39:17 GMT -5
oldschoolrocker - Thank you! Shipping from Texas would give me a heart attack though. I had a 15 pound box from the Rock Shed shipped last month, and it was $65 USD. greig , you reminded me of an old timer I knew (know?) in BC. Maybe I'll hit him up again. Darn hobbies....Shipping is where all the cost is.... How far is it to drive to the US border once quarantine issues resolve themselves? 5 hours, not terrible. Let me tell you, I am watching the news with heavy anticipation (and planning to get myself a US mailing address). Based on oldschoolrocker 's generous offer, I may have to price out shipping.  |
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Post by Peruano on Feb 21, 2021 13:03:32 GMT -5
All you need is a friend on the US side of things who will hold packages for you and or route things your way opportunistically. Sharing is part of the game.
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Chris Sikk
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Post by Chris Sikk on Sept 19, 2021 18:27:59 GMT -5
Does anyone have a good source for petrified wood in Canada? Looking for something bigger than standard tumbler fare (maybe lemon sized) for a special request I got. Did you ever get a piece?
I am in Canada, but the pieces I have around that size are from my province, Alberta. So there's so very much regulation about petrified wood. 
I have been looking into filling out the correct forms for disposition, but they do not seem to make it easy. I cannot find it anywhere. Alberta with its absolute obsession with fossil fuels, has tons of forms for land disposition and mineral disposition. I am likely going to reach out to the lapidary club next. I want to join them, but this pandemic has stopped me from really joining any organizations that meet in person. Who knows how long it will be allowed for? I would hate to buy a membership I could not use.
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Post by Mel on Sept 20, 2021 17:43:18 GMT -5
I forgot to update here! oldschoolrocker generously sent me a large box of it a ways back. I’m still trying to find some bigger pieces but am well covered for my initial project; just need to finish slabbing & polishing the last of it! |
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jhill5tx
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Post by jhill5tx on Nov 2, 2021 21:02:28 GMT -5
How big are the pieces you’re looking for? I’ve got some larger pieces that I won’t be able to use for a project I have. They’ve got five days left in stage one. So most of the limestone will be off and will be able to see what colors they are. Mostly brown,yellows and reds. I can send pics to you if you’d like when they come out. Lots of pieces baseball to softball size. Also lots of longer pieces 2” diameter 7”-10” long. If you need larger I’ve got it but it’s rough. Lots of big pieces to 20lbs. Anyway let me know I’ll send some your way.
John
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