Need koa blank

Hi Joe,

I went wood hunting on Maui a couple weeks ago. I met a native wood dealer over there by the name of Sam Piburn. He can probably help you out. His website is

Brad Adams

Thanks for the lead, Brad. I'll try him.

Give my regards to the club. I miss it.

Joe D>

Aloha Joe, I have some Koa available. I also have Milo, and Kou, which were actually the more popular woods with native Hawaiians for bowl making. I also have Kiawe a Hawaiian Mesquite. Where do you live? How soon you need it? I usually ship via Media Mail to help save in shipping cost. I am also willing to trade blanks, what do you have? I really like Osage Orange, Walnut, or anything else with a decent grain and color. I have traded blanks with several woodturners from this group who have come to visit Maui, and it has always been an honor to meet in person. I haven't visited RCW in YEARS, surprising to see a Koa request on my first visit in a while.

Aloha a hui hou.

Spy in Hawaii

Good to see you back spy, I've often wondered where you went. I think of you whenever I read a thread of someone wishing their lathe had a larger swing capacity.