If I was the owner I would be working hard to get it. It's a rare bird but the sawmill MUST know how to cut for figure. Check prices, a great blank is 1000+ , a semi fancy brings several hundred. Check Denli's site for cheap prices on good wood. He shows size and age of blanks. If you live on the west coast I bet a deal could be cut with Calico or other processers or mills. Maybe your choice of blanks for their work. Another point, no $ changeing hands = no tax BARTER

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