A few yeas ago I found a source on the Creeek for 1/8" thick X 12" long X 5 1/2" wide hardwood (walnut, maple, mahogany). I looked back through prior posts, but do not find whre I got them from. Anyone have a source?
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A few yeas ago I found a source on the Creeek for 1/8" thick X 12" long X 5 1/2" wide hardwood (walnut, maple, mahogany). I looked back through prior posts, but do not find whre I got them from. Anyone have a source?
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Unless you need a lot of it, when I need something like that, I just go to Rocklers or Woodcraft.
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George Perzel is the guy. I've bought several orders of his wood and have been very pleased with it.
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Another recommendation for Mr. Perzel here.
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So how does his price (with shipping) compare to Rockler?
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Shipping has been the killer every time I've ordered wood online/mail order. It's hard to beat local pricing that way, unless you just don't have any options where you are located; or you're trying to get something that is rare. Just my $.02.Originally Posted by Chris Schoenthal
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I haven't bought from him in awhile, but at the time, even with shipping, he was way cheaper than Rockler.
And I certainly haven't noticed Rockler's prices coming down any lately.
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Rockler and Woodcraft tend to be at the high end for wood like that. I only use them if I want to actually see something first hand before buying. Or if I am caught by a lack of planning on my part.
I never did use George Pezel I am afraid. To be honest, I forgot all about him each time I got wood. (I now have a sticky on my monitor so I hopefully wont forget him) In those instances I used Ocoochhardwoods.com and found them reasonable. Certainly less than Rockler. As I remember now though, George's prices were better yet. Plus you are supporting a fellow SMC'er!! <grin>
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As I recall, George just does maple, oak, and walnut (and maybe one other that I can't remember), resawn from end-cuts he gets from a local flooring manufacturer. Rocker/Woodcraft have a bunch of exotics in 1/8" and 1/4", but it's usually only 3"-4" wide.
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Colorado Heirloom should be able to do this for you.
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George also has mahogany. His is rough sanded and unfinished.
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Ocooch Hardwoods is good. www.ocoochhardwoods.com
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Mike, I've never seen mahogany on his list, and I've purchased from him several times. Are you sure it wasn't brazilian cherry (jatoba)? I know that's his other selection, which I have tried.
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Could well be, but I only bought it the one time, ages ago. Whatever it was cut a lot harder than the other three, and mahogany usually isn't a problem for me.
Yoga class makes me feel like a total stud, mostly because I'm about as flexible as a 2x4.
"Design"? Possibly. "Intelligent"? Sure doesn't look like it from this angle.
We used to be hunter gatherers. Now we're shopper borrowers.
The three most important words in the English language: "Front Towards Enemy".
The world makes a lot more sense when you remember that Butthead was the smart one.
You can never be too rich, too thin, or have too much ammo.
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We have a Macbeath's hardwood here in town, they have a few more places in California and one in Indiana-
I don't do much wood, the only thing I've ever bought from them is alder veneer to make business cards from,
but the place is impressive, and everyone I've ever steered to them has called me back to thank me, so maybe check them out...
http://www.macbeath.com/
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