Silver Bali

[jonpope66]

I am planning a major project, and my client wants to use Silver Bali. I have talked to the people at Edensaw in Port Townsend and they say they are no longer importing it. Does anyone know of a source short of going to Surnam? Thanks

[Jim Ledger]

Try Brad Ives at bradives@aol.com. I'm not sure if he's still importing it, but give him a try.

Let me know what happens, because I'm interested in getting some in the near future.

[Torna]

Yes, if you will, please post results of your search here. Many will follow with interest.
-leif

[Gary Bergman]

Mebbee Alan Rawl at shipsofwood.com

[David G]

I've had good luck on exotics from Gilmer Woods:

http://www.gilmerwood.com/

[emichaels]

Jon if you are on the east coast you might give Ross Gannon a call at Gannon & Benjamin, they buy a lot of wana, silver bali, angelique from Brad Ives and they would know what the situation is with Deepwater and if Brad is still importing.

Eric

[jonpope66]

Thanks everyone, I have contacted all of the suppliers. I will let you know how I make out.

[Michael Beckman]

I know Robert d'Arcy used a great deal of silver bali on the schooner Martha, but I can't remember the source. Bob Triggs (a member on this forum) may know that little bit of info.

[redbopeep]

I know Robert d'Arcy used a great deal of silver bali on the schooner Martha, but I can't remember the source. Bob Triggs (a member on this forum) may know that little bit of info.

It came from Edensaw a couple years back.

[Michael Beckman]

It came from Edensaw a couple years back.

Hmm, I don't think so. I helped unload the shipping container. But, I think S/V Papillon is talking about the same person.

[Bob Triggs]

I know Robert d'Arcy used a great deal of silver bali on the schooner Martha, but I can't remember the source. Bob Triggs (a member on this forum) may know that little bit of info.

I do not know if it came from Edensaw or from Brad Ives direct.

Here is what I have:
Brad Ives http://svkwai.com/

Deep Water broker is

East Teak
Sultan, WA
360-793-3754
www.eastteak.com (http://www.eastteak.com)

[jonpope66]

It appears that no one actually has a big pile of Silver Bali sitting around. some people are in the market for it and some people say they may be able to get some. Edensaw says that the last Silver Bali that they got was unusable and are not planning on importing any more. It comes from Surinam the only Dutch speaking country in South America. If you wanted to get a container full it would be easier than not but still not easy. I'm starting to consider plan B. So what's the next best thing?

[Taracrew]

Hello there, we're working on importing one or two containers Silverballi
into Holland for the restauration of our 1893 trawler Tara.
The rest will be sold and for that reason we're looking for people that
want to share their experiences with Silverballi.
The source is Guyana, the transport is planned february/ march.
Depending on the amount, we could ship a part of it to the US.
If you're interested let us know, at the moment we're not yet
shure about the price but will let you know as soon as there
are enough participants.
Meanwhile, if you have any experiences with Silverballi.
please let us know!

Taracrew.

[redbopeep]

Hmm, I don't think so. I helped unload the shipping container. But, I think S/V Papillon is talking about the same person.

In 2006-2007 I spoke with Ted Pike at Edensaw about getting Silver Bali. He said they'd gotten the silver bali for Martha from Brad but the next batch that came in was bad--and we looked at some of the "bad" silver bali when we were up in Port Townsend in 2007. Edensaw also supplied Martha with her planking stock--the same two loads of sapele in 2006 and 2007 that we used for our planking stock. Now, I suppose that when Ted said what he said, I could have misunderstood entirely...but...I dunno...seems like it went through Edensaw to Martha.

[redbopeep]

I've just been PM'd by a thoughtful forumite regarding this Silver Bali topic. I will clarify what I said as I don't want to put words in the mouth of our Edensaw contact :)

Above, I conveyed exactly my conversation with Ted--though I might have misunderstood something--which is why I said that in my second post. I suppose it is possible or even likely that Robert sourced the wood via Brad's DWV and that Edensaw shared the load or something similar and then later purchased their own container lot.

Such things would not be readily conveyed to another customer (me) as there is no reason to give the details when all the other customer is asking is if additional silver bali will be available "like" that which is on Martha...

Edensaw has been great in sourcing wood and being helpful to all in terms of such things. And, while I may have misunderstood the Silver Bali sourcing, regarding the Martha planking Sapele--I do know for 100% certain that came from Edensaw because our schooner had to wait, in the first shipment, for Martha to get what she needed from the lot before Edensaw could send down our planking wood. We're incredibly thankful that Martha happened to be needing some really long sapele because it gave us the opportunity to obtain the same lengths via Edensaw.

Won't comment further except to say that (1.) the Schooner Martha and her captain, Robert, are good inspiration to all who are restoring wood boats and (2.) Edensaw has sourced some wonderful wood for us at competitive prices.

Best to all :)