Hardwood suppliers?

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Permalink Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague on August 28, 2011 at 8:57am

Doug,

 

In the US:

 

http://www.theguitarsherpa.com/luthier_supplies_tonewoods/default.html

 

http://www.buildyourguitar.com/resources/suppliers.htm

 

http://www.luth.org/links/suppliers.htm

 

Lots of links to click!

 

Oily

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Permalink Reply by William R Fossett on August 28, 2011 at 9:33am

All I can say is "Ebay". Try Cook Woods, or Bell Forests. They both have independent sites of their own. Both have more wood, and varieties than you can dream of, some you didn't know existed.

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Permalink Reply by Huntz Meyer on August 28, 2011 at 10:19am

Rockler, fast, good prices, pieces available in the right sizes;

http://www.rockler.com/c/wood-products.cfm

 

Huntz

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Permalink Reply by Paul Doug on August 28, 2011 at 11:29am

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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Permalink Reply by David Tutterrow GutBucketGuitars on August 28, 2011 at 11:52am

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.

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Permalink Reply by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on August 28, 2011 at 4:53pm

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

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Permalink Reply by Doug Patterson on August 28, 2011 at 11:39pm

Thanks, guys, for all the good leads.  I appreciate it!  And, roadkill, no apologies necessary . . I'm going to do exactly that.

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Permalink Reply by William R Fossett on August 29, 2011 at 7:46am

  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!

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Permalink Reply by Gabe Beilfuss on September 19, 2011 at 4:31pm

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.

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Permalink Reply by David Carmony on September 20, 2011 at 8:18pm

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.

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Permalink Reply by mark "mudcat" quigley on September 20, 2011 at 8:25pm

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.

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Permalink Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague on September 21, 2011 at 2:52am

mark "mudcat" quigley said:

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.

Mark,

http://anchorhardwoods.com/

Yes, they ship.

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