WTB Columnar Basalt (big) [Archive]

garyk

07-03-2007, 05:28 PM

I'll post this here, you never know....:pray:

I've already checked out the local retail rock suppliers in Oregon City, Portland, Beaverton.

I'm looking for a pair of columnar basalt rocks: 10.5' ht x 22" to 30" diameter. Yes, that is three to four tons each. Dark colored or bronze is preferred....fresh Columbia basalt might be ok.

If you know someone who has this material, or even a quarry closer than Moses Lake Washington that has this in a landscaping quality and will sell to the public, I'd appreciate the tip.

If it works out, will repay you with canned tuna or other fish or beverage:cheers: of your choice.

baltz526

07-03-2007, 07:35 PM

there is a place in bend www naturalrockonline. com 312-3623 redmond. nw stone products www nwstoneproducts com 504-0266 both advertise basalt columns

Fshklr

07-04-2007, 06:45 AM

I've seen several in a rock yard open to public in vancouver....can't place the location...seems its right next to a concrete batch plant though.

Maybe on 503?? check out by camas as well??

sorry so vague on area...

eagle1

07-04-2007, 08:55 AM

I've seen several in a rock yard open to public in vancouver....can't place the location...seems its right next to a concrete batch plant though.

Maybe on 503?? check out by camas as well??

sorry so vague on area...

eagle1

07-04-2007, 08:56 AM

Over by the pud in clark county.

tomtom

07-04-2007, 09:12 AM

Send a PM to Shiny. He is a stone mason and may be able to help you out.
www.petewilsonstoneworks.com

garyk

07-05-2007, 11:06 AM

Thanks all!

That place in Clark County is close enough to work... if they've got the columns.

Central ORegon has some good outlets but the transport cost makes it less feasible.

#1 Okie

07-05-2007, 11:23 AM

I import lots of stone, if you could use something from China or India i could get it for you in 45-60 days.

garyk

07-05-2007, 03:31 PM

I import lots of stone, if you could use something from China or India i could get it for you in 45-60 days.

Thank you Brent, but it's NW basalt that I need. Thanks!

roadsend

07-05-2007, 04:26 PM

I'll post this here, you never know....:pray:

I've already checked out the local retail rock suppliers in Oregon City, Portland, Beaverton.

I'm looking for a pair of columnar basalt rocks: 10.5' ht x 22" to 30" diameter. Yes, that is three to four tons each. Dark colored or bronze is preferred....fresh Columbia basalt might be ok.

If you know someone who has this material, or even a quarry closer than Moses Lake Washington that has this in a landscaping quality and will sell to the public, I'd appreciate the tip.

If it works out, will repay you with canned tuna or other fish or beverage:cheers: of your choice.

Please excuse my rudeness for asking, but what are your going to do with these rather large rocks?
You appear to be taking rock collecting to a new dimension.:grin:

StinkyFish

07-05-2007, 10:24 PM

Garyk, I am pretty sure I can send you to the right quarry send me a PM if you are still interested.

ampersat

07-05-2007, 10:35 PM

I'm guessing they will be actual columns for something. I'd love to see whatever it is when it's built. Should be darned cool and quite dramatic.

baltz526

07-05-2007, 10:54 PM

i'll guess! driveway entrance pillars

#1 Okie

07-06-2007, 07:29 AM

We get lots of these.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_00112.JPG

garyk

07-06-2007, 10:28 AM

i'll guess! driveway entrance pillars

Yup. We have to replace an eyesore of a fence, and were inspired by the ancient stonework we just saw in Ireland. So we're making an old-old-school megalithic driveway entrance. (using maintainance-free, 2-million year warranty, material too! :jester:)

fishbait

07-06-2007, 11:50 AM

Can we get together and dance around it at sunrise on the summmer solstice??? :dance::meme::meme:

Gary,

Need to have you and Sharon over for dinner and hear about your trip

Steve

crabbait

07-06-2007, 08:41 PM

Gary, the place in Vancouver is on 503 just north of Padden Parkway, east side of the road across from Clark PUD. They have some decorative columns out front but I haven't seen any that length...

garyk

07-07-2007, 09:09 PM

Can we get together and dance around it at sunrise on the summmer solstice???

I suppose.

Don't forget the two equinoxes and winter solstice...and Guy Fawkes (if your liver can stand it!)

#1 Okie

07-09-2007, 07:48 AM

I'm not sure how to get in touch with him now but their is a guy named Doug Remmick that has some stock out by Estacada that would have the ability to get them for you. He once had Northwest Stone in Tualitain.

Lured In

07-09-2007, 10:27 AM

Check out Sundance Rockery at 162nd and 16th in Vancouver (just follow 164th north from hwy 14.)

holyhogmolly

07-09-2007, 10:34 AM

You could also check with Rinker out in Goble, they have Columbia Basalt, and may be willing to work with you... just a thought

garyk

07-09-2007, 11:12 AM

Thanks for those last three names!

garyk

07-10-2007, 11:44 AM

Looks like we found a good supplier to work with...Smith Rock, 58th & Johnson Creek Blvd. These guys are really into architectural stone....lots of examples of cut, drilled and even polished basalt, natural stone birdbaths, really nice fabricated galvanized fountain basins (that's the below-grade reservoir). Best inventory I've seen so far. Should have some premo columns late next week.

Point-of-Sale Clerk

07-10-2007, 10:21 PM

Post pics when you are done please:wink: