This is the second trip to buy lumber since last September.
Watch case production is
The process begins with the search for lumber.
This time, we also got the first material that we have ever obtained.
This is my first time in Hawaii in 8 months.
During the Hawaiian koa wood purchase last September
Hurricane hit landfall,
We did encounter some pretty rough weather.
Thankfully, we had a series of clear skies this May in Hawaii.
This time, we will be based in Waikiki Shore and moving around.
The only condo in On the Beach.
This is the second time I have used this service.
Construction began in 1960.
The building is actually about 60 years old.
The exterior looks pretty tired.
The owner of the unit.
They're pretty well taken care of.
The rooms are relatively clean.
However, the building is 60 years old.
Drainage, for example, is notoriously difficult to use as a matter of course.
Still, the view from the window is spectacular!
Across Fort de Russy Park.
Hilton's Hawaiian Village.
This is what the Hilton's fireworks look like from your room on Friday.
The owner of this unit is.
They bought a property with parking for about 50 million.
The property is now worth 200 million.
It is still the only one on the beach.
Condo + Parking
This seems to be a major point.
This time, only a fairly large unit was available.
The accommodation fee was higher than usual.
It has a retro feel to us.
I feel that the Waikiki Shore is just right.
Used material stores are also scouted.
I've blogged about it frequently,
Year after year, or rather, day after day, high-grade lumber is becoming more difficult to obtain.
Hawaiian koa wood.
While there are few high-quality core materials to begin with,
A major local furniture manufacturer,
Instrument makers and others from around the world.
It is mainly used as a material.
In the meantime.
And now building material manufacturers, too.
I hear that more and more people are looking for plywood material (veneer) for their cores.
The core plywood is the original solid core wood.
Thinly sliced into 0.3 mm, etc.
It is attached to inexpensive lauan wood, etc.
(The mechanism is the same as the difference between solid gold and gold plating.)
For use as a building material
Since the inside of the plywood is not visible, I think this is sufficient.
And the source of the wood,
than sold in solid wood.
It is better to sell it as plywood material (veneer).
It's a mechanism that makes profits bigger.
However, once the wood is plywood
When it has served its purpose.
Reuse is quite difficult.
As a result, it became garbage,
Reuse of resources becomes more difficult.
Re-working centuries-old columns, etc.
As Soulbird often produces watch cases
It is a shame.
There is also such a trend
The route to the present alone is not enough.
Low supply!
therefore
This time, we are challenging ourselves to explore new routes.
First, we're going to change directions entirely.
Check out "Used Building Supply Stores."
The location is in the Kakaako area, which is undergoing redevelopment.
In the past, there were many factories and other facilities.
Recently, high-rise condominiums have sprung up in the area.
The area also has a somewhat bubbly atmosphere.
From Kakaako, head to the coast and you will find a restaurant,
There is The Terrace by the Sea.
This place seems to be a pretty good restaurant for the money.
Tourists from Japan also often hold wedding ceremonies.
However, the vicinity of the
Numerous tents of homeless people dot the area.
Unlike the fun atmosphere of Waikiki
In tourism-related magazines and the Japanese press
It is also an area that we dare not introduce.
Actually, I think this is also a reality in Hawaii.
Purpose-built store in such an area
Re-use-hawaii
There are
There is something fun about this logo.
Many scrap building materials and other materials are collected.
When I say "scrap wood," I mean
as its name implies
They seem to be all Re-useable.
I went inside immediately.
It is quite organized.
Let's take a stroll first.
The sample boards are marked with the name and description of the wood.
Isn't it quite polite?
Above,
Wood is also classified according to species.
This photo.
Mahogany wood!
But we want
Not "Honduran mahogany."
African Mahogany.
Because the names are similar,
Just different places of origin!"
You might think that this is a good idea.
It is a completely different material.
It is quite complicated.
The real "●●" and the "●●".
It is the same as the difference between a fake "●● style" and a fake "●● style.
Because "●● style" is not necessary at Seoul Bird.
This is not available.
After that, I searched everything in the building.
Unfortunately the size we are looking for
No Hawaiian koa wood was available.
However, the quarry is a scrap dealer!
Used as flooring material
A good number of small widths of solid Hawaiian koa wood were identified.
You can see that in the past they used really good stuff for flooring.
Here we are.
We didn't get the wood we wanted.
In fact, antique doors and bathtubs.
Hardware with shapes not found in Japan and
A wide variety of lampshades and other items are stocked.
as if
Some of them are like the ones you can find in the furniture stores in Nakameguro.
Many are on display.
Maybe that is more interesting than the material "wood"?
This is a restaurant that I feel is the best in the world.
I will try to visit again next time.
Sawmill deep in the mountains
At "Re-use-hawaii
We were unable to obtain the material we were looking for.
Change the day,
Now we are going to the "sawmill shop".
I'm a "sawmiller."
Of course, it's not an area that attracts tourists.
As a matter of course, it is deep in the mountains.
I'll drive the rental car.
Are we allowed to run here?"
that would make you feel uneasy.
We continue to climb all the way up the rough road.
even so
It's pretty deep in the mountains.
Although recently, Dr. google (map) has been working for us.
If it were a "paper map".
I am not confident that we will get there.
the further one advances
Are you sure you want to come this far?"
It is also an area that makes me feel uneasy.
Then a few minutes later,
Dr. google.
You have arrived at your destination."
Announcement.
Finally, "We've arrived!"
Can I come in?"
It is an entrance that makes you feel like you are
There is a sawmill.
Logs in the process of drying greet you.
When it came time to go inside.
Unlike the atmosphere outside the building,
It is intensely organized.
Furthermore,
Each piece of lumber has a price sticker on it.
It is on display.
The atmosphere is not very deep in the mountains.
The atmosphere of doing good work is palpable.
There was core material!
Koa about 2m long that can also be used for tables, monkeypods.
Big size also!
It is quite an enjoyable sawmill shop.
This time here.
Oh, no,
Check this and that.
Various species of trees were purchased!
Among them is "mango wood"!
Mango?"
I am sure you will think that this is a good idea,
It is that "eating mango" tree.
For the most part.
It's a boring, wooden thing.
Sparkling inside.
Some woods have an atmosphere like Japanese tochi (horse chestnut) where beautiful grains of wood appear.
This time, we were able to obtain it!
First mango material.
This is a tree species that I look forward to finishing into a watch case.
A sawmill deep in the mountains,
Thank you very much!
I'll be back to visit you.
incidentally
Too deep in the mountains,
Toilets are
It was a temporary toilet like this.
Loco moco style.
After successfully purchasing the lumber from the "sawmill," we
After a short vacation, I was on my way back to Japan.
Again, the round trip was made by Hawaiian Airlines.
The flights to and from Haneda are really easy and helpful.
Don't get jet lag on your return flight.
I always concentrate on "movies".
I'm not sure if watching movies in Japan is
Since there is almost no
This time is pretty much the point.
If you do well, you can see four of them.
I always look forward to it.
Thank you, Hawaiian Airlines.
And you know what?
Mysterious "loco moco style" in-flight meals that look like "food samples."
Recently,
The "boldness" of its arrangement and
I'm starting to feel the "lack of color" as if it were a gag.
I have come to enjoy it.
Taste.
I'm sure there will come a time when you will get used to it. ....
Order timing
We returned home.
We began normal business operations the next day.
The lumber we purchased this time is
After customs clearance at Narita, we arrived promptly.
Whitish.
Mango wood.
It looks like it will be quite a beautiful and interesting watch case.
I checked the moisture content immediately.
Since it is almost 10 percent
This is a material that can be immediately put into production.
And Hawaiian koa.
High grade, but
Moisture content is about 15 percent.
It seems to need seasoning for about 1-2 years.
Both are available for customers visiting Ikebukuro.
You can see the actual product.
Customers interested in
Please do not hesitate to contact us.
During the Hawaii lumber buying season,
We have received a variety of inquiries
We will inform you in due course.
Thank you for everything.