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jerryw · 11-06-2003, 01:21 AM

*??? where can I buy Jelutong for carving in size approx 4'x10'x14'L?

lorax · 11-06-2003, 11:23 AM

It helps if you tell where you are from, so people from your area can direct you accordingly. I would say that an internet purchase of such a piece of wood would come with a hefty shipping tag, so I would first look for a local (or semi local) company first.

11-06-2003, 12:41 PM

Do a google search of both 'hardwoods' and 'Carving woods' and you will find numerous places that sell jelutong, the difference will be quality and price...big differences in the prices!! Have heard jelutong is losing popularity because of a potential to have agent orange in it> Don't know where I read that? ???

11-06-2003, 12:49 PM

Also read somewhere that that wood comes from Malasia so I would guess that it would be expensive.
Colin

Artitch · 11-17-2003, 12:49 AM

I bought a piece from Woodcraft, but can't remember if they had any in that size. It is a light weight wood so shipping wasn't too bad.

woodenleg · 11-17-2003, 04:03 PM

I have a piece that is about the size you mention, but it isn't light by any means. Also, mine was quite expensive. I had to cut mine off the end of a large plank and pay by the board foot.

I bought mine at the local furniture-grade wood store (not Home Depot or Lowe's, etc.). I think I just lucked into it. However, I have yet to put a knife to it....

11-18-2003, 03:16 PM

I think Tux is cute.

BlackDog · 11-18-2003, 09:09 PM

Here's a link to one dealer on-line. No doubt there are others. I've bought various woods on eBay before, you might look there. I've never found the shipping to be so expensive as to make my purchase a bad deal, but you need to know what you're willing to pay up front.

http://www.righteouswoods.net/jelutong.html

11-06-2003, 01:21 AM	#1
jerryw Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Posts: 1	Jelutong wood *??? where can I buy Jelutong for carving in size approx 4'x10'x14'L?

11-06-2003, 11:23 AM	#2
lorax Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wayland MI Posts: 177	Re: Jelutong wood It helps if you tell where you are from, so people from your area can direct you accordingly. I would say that an internet purchase of such a piece of wood would come with a hefty shipping tag, so I would first look for a local (or semi local) company first. __________________ I Cut It Six Times And It's Still Too Short!!!

11-06-2003, 12:41 PM	#3
Hi_Ho_Sliver Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Jelutong wood Do a google search of both 'hardwoods' and 'Carving woods' and you will find numerous places that sell jelutong, the difference will be quality and price...big differences in the prices!! Have heard jelutong is losing popularity because of a potential to have agent orange in it> Don't know where I read that? ???

11-06-2003, 12:49 PM	#4
colin_partridge Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Jelutong wood Also read somewhere that that wood comes from Malasia so I would guess that it would be expensive. Colin

11-17-2003, 12:49 AM	#5
Artitch Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Posts: 34	Re: Jelutong wood I bought a piece from Woodcraft, but can't remember if they had any in that size. It is a light weight wood so shipping wasn't too bad.

11-17-2003, 04:03 PM	#6
woodenleg Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 157	Re: Jelutong wood I have a piece that is about the size you mention, but it isn't light by any means. Also, mine was quite expensive. I had to cut mine off the end of a large plank and pay by the board foot. I bought mine at the local furniture-grade wood store (not Home Depot or Lowe's, etc.). I think I just lucked into it. However, I have yet to put a knife to it....

11-18-2003, 03:16 PM	#7
plain_ol_ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Jelutong wood I think Tux is cute.

11-18-2003, 09:09 PM	#8
BlackDog Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 64	Re: Jelutong wood Here's a link to one dealer on-line. No doubt there are others. I've bought various woods on eBay before, you might look there. I've never found the shipping to be so expensive as to make my purchase a bad deal, but you need to know what you're willing to pay up front. http://www.righteouswoods.net/jelutong.html

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