Live from the Zoot Cave

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:55 pm

I'm in Buffalo with Bob Cefalu and we're at Zoot Central , RC Tonewoods.

I can't believe how much wood is here - it's quite overwhelming.

I've taken some pics and Bob is available for the next few hours to answer any questions or if anyone wants me to take pics of any wood that isn't on Bob's website please ask.

We're away for the weekend but we'll be back next Monday so if you want to know anything fire away. What you see on Bob's website is a fraction of what is in stock here.

Here's a pic of some of the wood.

I got wind over here that Cocobolo missed out on a CITES listing by only a couple of votes. So this wood may not be available to us in Australia for much longer.

Mun Ebony

Adi

African Blackwood

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 10:20 pm

Howdy Bob ,
Enjoyed the pics of Bob's place. Looks to be a dangerous place to look around , on the wallet , that is

Hope your having a ball mate

Cheers

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:06 pm

I'm going sick here Craig.

Ziricote.

Waterfall Bubinga

Here's one for Colin.

Hesh1956 · Post by **Hesh1956** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:48 pm

Yeah the Zoot cave is quite the experience to visit and I suspect that it would take a couple of days to see it all.

Bob how did you like Uncle Bob's shop area with the Laguna and the Griz belt sander?

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 12:11 am

Yeah , it's amazing Hesh. I keep finding stuff everywhere.

Check out this Sapele. I think Uncle bob's taking it across to Ann Arbor.

He's out there now dressing the backs for these side sets.

Colin S · Post by **Colin S** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 4:03 am

Gee thanks for posting all that Cuban Bob, the fact that it's CITIES II listed now and I can't buy any of it makes me feel a lot better

!

Colin

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 4:16 am

Hi Colin

I was just talking to Bob and this Cuban comes from the island of Palau in the South Pacific so he can get some to you if you want some.

Cheers

Bob

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 4:19 am

Hesh1956 wrote:Yeah the Zoot cave is quite the experience to visit and I suspect that it would take a couple of days to see it all.

Bob how did you like Uncle Bob's shop area with the Laguna and the Griz belt sander?

We've been giving the belt sander a workout with some curly Tasmanian Myrtle Hesh. Nice piece of equipment. I want one.

matthew · Post by **matthew** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 6:14 am

what are those zigzag pallet thingys in the background??

WaddyT · Post by **WaddyT** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 6:58 am

Those are the stair steps to perfectly sawn wood!

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:37 am

GEEZ and WOW WOW WOW Bob !

It must be bloody hard to resist that African Blackwood ,,, and the Bubinga,,, and the Sapele ,,,,,, and the Ziricote ,,, and the ,,,,,,

Ya poor bugger Bob , and I think " poor " being the operative word here , by the time you exit 'The Cave' .

Ya better grab that Cuban though mate !

kiwigeo · Post by **kiwigeo** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:17 am

bob wrote:
We're away for the weekend but we'll be back next Monday so if you want to know anything fire away

I just want to know one thing...how much does Bob want for his business???

sebastiaan56 · Post by **sebastiaan56** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:36 am

Which Bob?

So hows the stain in the shorts Bob? must be hard for a woodie in amongst alll that beautiful timber...

Alfred J · Post by **Alfred J** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 11:40 am

Well that's a most worthwhile pilgrimage.
Wish I had half your luck

All in good time

Lillian · Post by **Lillian** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 1:22 pm

Well, New York just got crossed of the list of possible places to move to some day. Sweetie doesn't want me that close to Uncle Bob's. That is unless we win the lottery.

Thanks for sharing. I think I need a dry shirt now.

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 4:54 pm

How much spare room do you have Bob? I reckon we all need something from New York, and not one of those lousy T-shirts that say I Love NY!

ZOOTMAN · Post by **ZOOTMAN** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 7:35 pm

Hi Gang
I'ts 5:30 AM here and I having a cup of coffee. Bob is still cutting some Z's
We took him to see Niagara Falls last nite. Had dinner and a few beers.
Bob is a great guy and we are enjoying his company. He's entertained us with a few tunes including vocals on my Bubinga Sloped Shoulder Dred.
Any one that makes the trip to the states are welcome here. We will be leaving for Ann Arbor in a couple of hours. Look for some pic's from Bob

Zootman

Hesh1956 · Post by **Hesh1956** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:50 pm

And I will be hooking-up with Bob3 (cubed) later this afternoon

I'll be sure to show them a good time so no worries.........

Uncle Bob if you read this before you leave Hillary land I finished the box and will bring it later today.

Sam Price · Post by **Sam Price** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 3:55 am

Ohdeargod, I so regret clicking on this thread...

WAS is so hard to suppress.....

What fantastic photographs of wonderful wood. Hope you're having a great time over there, Bob.

vinman · Post by **vinman** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 8:36 am

Looking forward to meeting you folks in AA tomorrow. Can't wait.

Vince

gratay · Post by **gratay** » Sat Sep 27, 2008 9:31 am

that waterfall bubinga is making me sea-sick

thats some really great looking wood.

BillyT · Post by **BillyT** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 4:23 am

I think this is the best advertizing Bobby C could get! Awesome!

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:50 am

matthew wrote:what are those zigzag pallet thingys in the background??

They're for stacking copper and plastic pipes Matthew. Bob C Junior supplies a few people with them.

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