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02-04-2010 05:21 AM |
Topic tags/keywords: padauk ebony purple heart exotic lumber online color contrast species As a furniture and cabinet maker my shop is full of alder,hickory,maple,oak,and poplar. My only problem; not a lot of contrast as far as color goes. I’ve got a few projects in mind that would require some more unique colors. Were can i buy exotic lumber online. I’d like to be able to order small amounts of padauk, purple heart, ebony, and other species with some color. -- austin |
8 replies so far
#1 posted 02-04-2010 05:27 AM |
Here’s a good source Also look on e bay |
#2 posted 02-04-2010 05:51 AM |
Rockler (www.rockler.com) sells wood by the inch. They’ve also got a fine selection of thin woods, 1/8” and 1/4”. About that ebony? Why? Just use some maple and dye it black. Save yourself the hassle and expense. |
#3 posted 02-04-2010 05:58 AM |
Keith, You might try Yellow Birch. I don’t know how easy it is to find. I’m building my Kitchen Cabinets with it The sapwood is Ivory and the heart is pink with yellow and brown stripes. -- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Appomattox Virginia [email protected] † |
#4 posted 02-04-2010 06:38 AM |
Where are you located. There may be a supplier somewhere within driving range -- Gary, DeKalb Texas only 4 miles from the mill |
#5 posted 02-04-2010 06:51 AM |
I buy from here, as I don’t have a really decent hardwood lumberyard anywhere nearby (at least that I know of). http://www.woodworkerssource.com/ -- Kacy, Louisiana |
#6 posted 02-04-2010 07:01 AM |
I have had real good luck with http://www.bellforestproducts.com/. Nice selection and decent, not bottom feeder, prices. -- My job is to give my kids things to discuss with their [email protected] |
#7 posted 02-06-2010 10:15 AM |
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#8 posted 02-06-2010 01:24 PM |
Ask the supplier you buy your standard woods from. You might be pleasantly surprised that he can hook you up with a few boards of exotics and at a much better price if not free for your customer loyalty. -- "The way to make a small fortune in woodworking- start with a large one" |
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