[Caspian]

Yeah, oak poles aren't as terrible as people think. At the time I did them I had plenty of space on a couple mules and enough extra cash to get me by until they all sold. Just put up a few on a mule every few days until I got rid of them.
Scorpions are probably doable that early (thats what everyone else is saying), but all the breaks are most likely pretty damned annoying.
Already did one craft 10 levels early (cabinets) and am in the process of leveling bonecraft so I can start on kaburas (also 10 levels early).