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[Steve Hoch]

Has anyone used Cumaru (Brazilian Teak)?
I'm thinking about picking some up at this low price. I could get More than enough wood to do slats on two separate grills for $50. From my research it last 50+ years and is the second best option after IPE. I already have IPE ironwood (Brazilian Walnut) which is said to be the best and last 75 plus years. I know saying the best is subjective but what I'm talking about is marine grade outdoor durability.

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I haven't used it, but I would. It looks to have some nice possibilities and at a great price.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I haven't used it, but I would. It looks to have some nice possibilities and at a great price.

Might be nice to have on hand while the price is good. One of these days I'm going to get out my saws and cut up a bunch of the nice wood I have into slats.

 

[DanHoo]

Has anyone used Cumaru (Brazilian Teak)?
I'm thinking about picking some up at this low price

$3 a board foot for cumaru.

If this is for flips, redwood 1x6 is a lot less $$$. a six foot long 1x6 will get six to nine slats for an x000

or go with 3 inch wide redwood for wide-slat style.

Do you have a table saw to rip the cumaru or the redwood?

 

[Josh Dekubber]

$3 a board foot for cumaru.

If this is for flips, redwood 1x6 is a lot less $$$. a six foot long 1x6 will get six to nine slats for an x000

or go with 3 inch wide redwood for wide-slat style.

Do you have a table saw to rip the cumaru or the redwood?

Yes I have saws and woodworking tools. I don't do old school flips here. There's no money in it. All of the old grills I do are to keep for myself.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Yes I have saws and woodworking tools. I don't do old school flips here. There's no money in it. All of the old grills I do are to keep for myself.

I still think if you did a Genesis 1000 with nice wood you would make money on it.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I still think if you did a Genesis 1000 with nice wood you would make money on it.

For a 1000 with all new wood slat tables.
I don't know. Even if I only charged $500 for my labor that would be selling myself short and then with the grill and the parts on top of that it's getting up into territory that nobody around here would pay for for an old grill. Not to say that it's not worth it. Also I think in certain parts of the country there are people that would appreciate it more than here. Here I can take a Genesis ii and with a lot less effort and a lot less labor time I can make 300-600+ profit. Then reinvest that money into the old grills that I prefer for myself. Genesis 1000 and Genesis Jr.

 

[Cody Bratton]

Might be nice to have on hand while the price is good. One of these days I'm going to get out my saws and cut up a bunch of the nice wood I have into slats.

You should do that, and then put some in a box and ship it to Wisconsin! lol

I still think if you did a Genesis 1000 with nice wood you would make money on it.

I agree. It may take a while to sell, but I think the vintage look with really nice wood, could net decent money if you can find the right buyer.

 

[BPratt]

For a 1000 with all new wood slat tables.
I don't know. Even if I only charged $500 for my labor that would be selling myself short and then with the grill and the parts on top of that it's getting up into territory that nobody around here would pay for for an old grill. Not to say that it's not worth it. Also I think in certain parts of the country there are people that would appreciate it more than here. Here I can take a Genesis ii and with a lot less effort and a lot less labor time I can make 300-600+ profit. Then reinvest that money into the old grills that I prefer for myself. Genesis 1000 and Genesis Jr.

I would second that. $500 to $600 for all the replacement parts and to redo the wood on them old genesis woody wagons. Replacement parts are tough to find so I wouldn’t want to sell to the average user since they are hard to support from a warranty perspective.

I usually sell them as is to people who want to do the restoration themselves.

 

[Jon Tofte]

I just - finally - sold my "blackout" Skyline grill for $495. Although it has rare black durawood rather than stained wood, it does give a comparison point. After having it listed last fall and then again for quite a while this early spring, I didn't have high hopes. That's especially true here in corn country where the interest in grilling isn't super high. Somehow, though, I found that ONE PERSON who really understood what he was buying and who was happy to pay that to me vs. buying a piece of junk at a big box store.



I hope to restore several classic Genesis grills with wood slats this summer. I will have to hope and pray there are a few more buyers that see the value. I wouldn't expect $495. The Skyline came with a lot of extras I wouldn't normally include.

 

[Samuel]

Congratulations Jon! Well done!

 

[LMichaels]

Way to go Jon!

 

[Anthony Spitzer]

That was a great deal for someone that knew what they were getting. Beautiful grill. Well done!

 

[Cody Bratton]

That is fantastic Jon! Someone will be able to enjoy that grill for MANY years to come! Congratulations on the sale, and more-so making the room for the next one up!

 

[Jon Tofte]

It was hard to let that one go, but I know I have to drastically reign in my over-collecting. Can't keep them all! I have some cool ideas for this summer, just hope I have more time this year.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

It was hard to let that one go, but I know I have to drastically reign in my over-collecting. Can't keep them all! I have some cool ideas for this summer, just hope I have more time this year.

That's fantastic Jon I'm happy for you!!

 

[HankBates]

It was hard to let that one go, but I know I have to drastically reign in my over-collecting. Can't keep them all! I have some cool ideas for this summer, just hope I have more time this year.

I'm finding that the term over-collecting gets more restrictive every year. Last summer it was ok for 3 grills, this year much less....

 

[BPratt]

I just - finally - sold my "blackout" Skyline grill for $495. Although it has rare black durawood rather than stained wood, it does give a comparison point. After having it listed last fall and then again for quite a while this early spring, I didn't have high hopes. That's especially true here in corn country where the interest in grilling isn't super high. Somehow, though, I found that ONE PERSON who really understood what he was buying and who was happy to pay that to me vs. buying a piece of junk at a big box store.

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I hope to restore several classic Genesis grills with wood slats this summer. I will have to hope and pray there are a few more buyers that see the value. I wouldn't expect $495. The Skyline came with a lot of extras I wouldn't normally include.

Rather than hoping and praying why wouldn’t find a buyer first then do a commissioned grill for that buyer? You have a great portfolio of work to use as a reference.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Rather than hoping and praying why wouldn’t find a buyer first then do a commissioned grill for that buyer? You have a great portfolio of work to use as a reference.

Honestly if I wasn't into restoring my own grills I would be very happy to buy one of Jon's grills commissioned.

 

[Jon Tofte]

Very kind, guys! Not sure deserved. I actually mentioned the special order idea to someone who inquired about my Skyline after it was pending purchase by the buyer. Maybe my first grill of the season!

 

[Cody Bratton]

My wife’s coworker reached out to her (I’m guessing she’s complained to her enough about my Weberitis), that her and her husband wanted to get a new, smaller grill. She asked what I have so I sent her a pic of a simple silver B. Kind of a Frankenstein of all sorts of parts I had laying around. Easy sale!