Where is Cheap Wood? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

bcarvings · 09-11-2004, 10:09 PM

Hi,
I'm new to carving and want to get cheap carving stock. In paticular I would like basswood, and white pine. Does anyone know where I can get them green? I want to get them as cheap as I can like from a sawmill that sells green basswood, and or white pine. I dont't care if they are in logs with all the bark on however I can get the wood cheapest. Please help,

09-11-2004, 11:20 PM

Where are you at. Have t know that beforwe anyone can send you to a supplier. there are all sorts of mail order wood supplies, but shipping becomes a factor.

Al

bcarvings · 09-12-2004, 12:16 AM

I'm in Wilkes-Barre PA But I am willing to drive up to 80 miles to get cheap green basswood. Thank you

09-12-2004, 12:38 AM

Sorry, can't help ya out. I'm fromUpper Michigan, but I'm sure someone here will know of a supplier. You might check around for a wood carving club in your area.....they'd probably knwo some good sources.

Al

09-12-2004, 02:16 AM

They don't sell green, but the little bit of basswood I buy, I get from these guys. Good, prices, good service, fast delivery http://www.itascawoodproducts.com/

09-12-2004, 02:35 AM

Why do you want green wood? Dried basswood and pine are easy to carve and not as likely to crack and check as green wood will. Basswood logs with the bark on also start to rot very quickly.

09-12-2004, 10:53 AM

Something to think about ... The cost of the wood in a project when factored in against the time spent carving it is very small.

09-12-2004, 01:25 PM

Check your local listings for saw mills. Or do an internet search for them. I did a quick check and there are many - I'm not sure which is close to you.

You're not going to find much difference in the prices, so going local is the best way to save as there is no freight.

Your problem is trying to get green wood. Woodcarving suppliers will most likely only have dried wood (air or kiln). As mentioned before, the green wood will split (check) during drying. IF you must have the green wood, the saw mill is your best bet.

Bass is native to Pennsylvania, so you should be able to find some.

09-12-2004, 03:19 PM

I buy my basswood from Full Cycle Woodworks....their web-site is www.sustainablelumber.com they have the best prices that I've found.

09-12-2004, 03:36 PM

Why is the 'cheap wood' request under 3 different topics? The same people read these? ??? :

09-11-2004, 10:09 PM	#1
bcarvings Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Posts: 122	Where is Cheap Wood? Hi, I'm new to carving and want to get cheap carving stock. In paticular I would like basswood, and white pine. Does anyone know where I can get them green? I want to get them as cheap as I can like from a sawmill that sells green basswood, and or white pine. I dont't care if they are in logs with all the bark on however I can get the wood cheapest. Please help,

09-11-2004, 11:20 PM	#2
AlArchie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where is Cheap Wood? Where are you at. Have t know that beforwe anyone can send you to a supplier. there are all sorts of mail order wood supplies, but shipping becomes a factor. Al

09-12-2004, 12:16 AM	#3
bcarvings Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Posts: 122	Re: Where is Cheap Wood? I'm in Wilkes-Barre PA But I am willing to drive up to 80 miles to get cheap green basswood. Thank you

09-12-2004, 12:38 AM	#4
AlArchie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where is Cheap Wood? Sorry, can't help ya out. I'm fromUpper Michigan, but I'm sure someone here will know of a supplier. You might check around for a wood carving club in your area.....they'd probably knwo some good sources. Al

09-12-2004, 02:16 AM	#5
randy48 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where is Cheap Wood? They don't sell green, but the little bit of basswood I buy, I get from these guys. Good, prices, good service, fast delivery http://www.itascawoodproducts.com/

09-12-2004, 02:35 AM	#6
clifford_parker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where is Cheap Wood? Why do you want green wood? Dried basswood and pine are easy to carve and not as likely to crack and check as green wood will. Basswood logs with the bark on also start to rot very quickly.

09-12-2004, 10:53 AM	#7
plain_ol_ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where is Cheap Wood? Something to think about ... The cost of the wood in a project when factored in against the time spent carving it is very small.

09-12-2004, 01:25 PM	#8
mitchell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where is Cheap Wood? Check your local listings for saw mills. Or do an internet search for them. I did a quick check and there are many - I'm not sure which is close to you. You're not going to find much difference in the prices, so going local is the best way to save as there is no freight. Your problem is trying to get green wood. Woodcarving suppliers will most likely only have dried wood (air or kiln). As mentioned before, the green wood will split (check) during drying. IF you must have the green wood, the saw mill is your best bet. Bass is native to Pennsylvania, so you should be able to find some.

09-12-2004, 03:19 PM	#9
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where is Cheap Wood? I buy my basswood from Full Cycle Woodworks....their web-site is www.sustainablelumber.com they have the best prices that I've found.

09-12-2004, 03:36 PM	#10
Hi_Ho_Sliver Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where is Cheap Wood? Why is the 'cheap wood' request under 3 different topics? The same people read these? ??? :

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