WANTED: Wany wood

I don’t know what you’re doing, but can you use firewood? You can find it on craigslist for free.

-- "hold fast to that which is good"

Actually I want it for jewelry box lids. the reason for the 3/8 to 1 inch thick pieces.

Thanks for the reply anyhow.

-- If it won't fit get a BIGGER hammer.

I don’t have any real sources for you, but I would second the fire-wood idea. If you have a bandsaw you can cut it into pieces. Some fire wood has been air-dried for a long time and is pretty close to dry, otherwise there are other options for drying lumber that can be used fairly quickly when the pieces are small. (look for info turners use to dry their blanks, I think they can use mirowave ovens or regluar ovens)
plus it is really fun to take firewood and turn it into a project, I do it all the time.

Hi Kenbee, I might be able to help you out with some walnut, oak, maybe a little manzanita, maple. Possibly some redwood burl or curly redwood…although they’re not hardwoods but really pretty, make great boxtops. I will send a PM. Rocky/rockb
http://www.rockbswesternwoods.com/

-- I know the Creator of wood......Yeah, I'm a name dropper. : )

Surfing the web the other day, I came upon what looks like to be an awesome place to purchase wood. David Marks has some lengthy videos, 3 parts, where he and the owner of the lumber store go over their stock. Some very unquie woods, burls, live edge slabs etc.. They seem like they’ll do whatever they can to make sure you get exactly what you need for your projects. Being from the East Coast, it’s not viable for me to purchase from them. However, I saw your from San Jose and the store is right next to you in Santa Clara. Hope it’s helpful.

Videos: Part 1:
http://youtu.be/5orS-JIavKA Part 2:
http://youtu.be/qEKMCes2Tpc Part 3:
http://youtu.be/qzjs0u9nSpE

Website:
http://www.globalwoodsource.com/

Interesting because I just ran across that site yesterday while surfing for wood sellers. You are right it is only about 10 miles or less from me so I plan on taking a look at the store tomorrow. It seems they have about anything I need and are also willing to do custom cuts.

Thanks for the heads up, Ken

-- If it won't fit get a BIGGER hammer.

haha np, Ken. Let me know how it goes. After looking at the videos, I’m pretty jealous it isn’t located closer!