My best source is a Cabinet shop ... They let me graze thru all their left overs before it goes to a literally"burn" pile
I get walnut ,,cyprese,oak,maple alder,mahogany ... this is all aa or above grade as is a cabinet shop !!!
have to cut it to size ,,, oh woo is me,,, but nothing to it ,, U might wanta try local cabinet shops and see ,,, this is all give away .. went last week and got over 50 1x2 by 36 inches after i cut em
can you get a list and if they ship. i'm in indiana
thanks
mudcat
Gabe Beilfuss said:
I live in Wilmington, NC and have access to a local supplier called Anchor Hardwoods. Let me know what you're interested in and i'll let you know the prices. Currently, I have African mohogany neck blanks, east indian rosewood fretboards and american black walnut bridge blanks.
can you get a list and if they ship. i'm in indiana
thanks
mudcat
Gabe Beilfuss said:
I live in Wilmington, NC and have access to a local supplier called Anchor Hardwoods. Let me know what you're interested in and i'll let you know the prices. Currently, I have African mohogany neck blanks, east indian rosewood fretboards and american black walnut bridge blanks.
Locally I find precut 1x2s for necks at Menards and Home Depot. Menards has maple and mahogany. Home Depot has maple. I get all the 1x2s down off the rack and pick the best ones. I can usually find several pieces of AA and once in a while even some AAA flamed maple neck blanks right there in the store. Local woodworkers always see how nice the figure is on my necks and wonder where I got the wood. They're blown away to find out it's from a big box hardware store.
I live in Wilmington, NC and have access to a local supplier called Anchor Hardwoods. Let me know what you're interested in and i'll let you know the prices. Currently, I have African mohogany neck blanks, east indian rosewood fretboards and american black walnut bridge blanks.
I agree with Doug, old wood is the best wood. If you have a source you can do alright. I forgot to say on Ebay watch the Shipping close, that will have a great price on the wood but they make it up on the shipping. A lot of people get stung that way
Most of the sellers state the moisture content, 10%, 13&, and so on. I try to stay with Kiln dried wood or wood that has air dried at least 2 to 5 years. Air drying is best if it is done right. I have some Pecan that was cut out of my front yard. milled and stored in the back of my shop for 6yrs, and some Walnut for 7yrs. Crotch wood on both. It takes time but is well worth the effort.
I think I stated earlier, I make Lap Steel Guitars on commission, their is nothing prettier than a piece of pecan sandwiched between two pieces of walnut with some red and white spacers between, or vise-a-verse. I will try to post some pictures soon. Who knows I might drum up some business.
Let your imagination run wild. If it hasn't been done before, be the first!
I know it's really irritating when people don't answer the question that you have asked, but go off at a tangent, so I will apologise in advance.
If possible let as many of your friends know what you are doing and ask if they have any unwanted timber. I did this and two friends came up trumps in a big (really big) way. As I see it there are three advantages. The first is that it is free (or if you buy beaten up old furniture it should at least be very cheap). The second reason is environmental, which is more important to some people than others. The third, and to my mind the most compelling reason, is that it is normally fully dry and really stable. Put simply, it's better.
I try only to use wood that is old and what I have ranges from 15 years to 80 years. Nothing newer.
I use Rockler.com too. I like them because I can get the exact size I need without having to rip them down. It's helpful for me because I don't have the tools to do so. Plus, they have a pretty good variety.
I have purchased all my boards from Exotic Woods on E-bay. I've always received great service. I do it for two reasons, the good service and product, and the fun of bidding. But you have to be very careful and not get caught in the bidding. I never go higher than what I set as a price I am willing to pay. Some people really get crazy what they pay for some of the boards and then shipping on top of it.
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My best source is a Cabinet shop ... They let me graze thru all their left overs before it goes to a literally"burn" pile
I get walnut ,,cyprese,oak,maple alder,mahogany ... this is all aa or above grade as is a cabinet shop !!!
have to cut it to size ,,, oh woo is me,,, but nothing to it ,, U might wanta try local cabinet shops and see ,,, this is all give away .. went last week and got over 50 1x2 by 36 inches after i cut em
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mark "mudcat" quigley said:
can you get a list and if they ship. i'm in indiana
thanks
mudcat
Gabe Beilfuss said:
I agree with Doug, old wood is the best wood. If you have a source you can do alright. I forgot to say on Ebay watch the Shipping close, that will have a great price on the wood but they make it up on the shipping. A lot of people get stung that way
Most of the sellers state the moisture content, 10%, 13&, and so on. I try to stay with Kiln dried wood or wood that has air dried at least 2 to 5 years. Air drying is best if it is done right. I have some Pecan that was cut out of my front yard. milled and stored in the back of my shop for 6yrs, and some Walnut for 7yrs. Crotch wood on both. It takes time but is well worth the effort.
I think I stated earlier, I make Lap Steel Guitars on commission, their is nothing prettier than a piece of pecan sandwiched between two pieces of walnut with some red and white spacers between, or vise-a-verse. I will try to post some pictures soon. Who knows I might drum up some business.
Let your imagination run wild. If it hasn't been done before, be the first!
Hi Doug.
I know it's really irritating when people don't answer the question that you have asked, but go off at a tangent, so I will apologise in advance.
If possible let as many of your friends know what you are doing and ask if they have any unwanted timber. I did this and two friends came up trumps in a big (really big) way. As I see it there are three advantages. The first is that it is free (or if you buy beaten up old furniture it should at least be very cheap). The second reason is environmental, which is more important to some people than others. The third, and to my mind the most compelling reason, is that it is normally fully dry and really stable. Put simply, it's better.
I try only to use wood that is old and what I have ranges from 15 years to 80 years. Nothing newer.
Hope this helps. All the best with your making.
John
I have purchased all my boards from Exotic Woods on E-bay. I've always received great service. I do it for two reasons, the good service and product, and the fun of bidding. But you have to be very careful and not get caught in the bidding. I never go higher than what I set as a price I am willing to pay. Some people really get crazy what they pay for some of the boards and then shipping on top of it.
Coarse there is always this place
http://www.gilmerwood.com/
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