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scrollerdon · 07-20-2009, 09:38 PM

I have been looking online for places that sell curly maple but can't find any. I found some on ebay but you can't get it in the size you need. Does anyone know of a website that sells figured maple in custom sizes? I need boards that are 1/2" thick and 5 1/2 wide. Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you
Don

John Falkowski · 07-20-2009, 09:48 PM

You might try "The Handsome Woodman"

The Handsome Woodman

he has a selection of wood unlike anywhere else...good stuff too!!

Janette · 07-20-2009, 10:14 PM

Curly maple is getting harder to find. I found some locally and the only board that was really really nice was torn up and had bark on it - but I got it anyhow. Sometimes the Handsome Woodman might have some - it's worth calling them. don't just rely on what is showing on their website. They may have some stashed somewhere !

azbison · 07-20-2009, 10:57 PM

I did get some on ebay and have since taken it to the table saw to resize it for chess pieces. The guy I bought it from was getting out of wood so I got three good size pieces for about $20

lucky788scroller · 07-21-2009, 01:33 PM

I think most mills would run any board through the planr a few more times for you, and with the curly wood, they'd most likely run it through a big sander to get it to the thickness you need. Try Exotic Hardwood Lumber and Woodworkers Supplies | WoodworkersSource.com or even Quality Lumber at Affordable Prices! Hardwood Lumber for all your woodworking needs!

07-20-2009, 09:38 PM	#1
scrollerdon Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Williamson WV Posts: 24	Wood buying online I have been looking online for places that sell curly maple but can't find any. I found some on ebay but you can't get it in the size you need. Does anyone know of a website that sells figured maple in custom sizes? I need boards that are 1/2" thick and 5 1/2 wide. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you Don __________________ Don I have never let my schooling interfere with my education. Mark Twain

07-20-2009, 10:14 PM	#3
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,108 Blog Entries: 4	Curly maple is getting harder to find. I found some locally and the only board that was really really nice was torn up and had bark on it - but I got it anyhow. Sometimes the Handsome Woodman might have some - it's worth calling them. don't just rely on what is showing on their website. They may have some stashed somewhere ! __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

07-20-2009, 10:57 PM	#4
azbison Jr. Sawdust Taster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 494	I did get some on ebay and have since taken it to the table saw to resize it for chess pieces. The guy I bought it from was getting out of wood so I got three good size pieces for about $20 __________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jim DW788 My scrollin' blog The worst day scrollin' is better than the best day o' workin'

07-21-2009, 01:33 PM	#5
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	I think most mills would run any board through the planr a few more times for you, and with the curly wood, they'd most likely run it through a big sander to get it to the thickness you need. Try Exotic Hardwood Lumber and Woodworkers Supplies \| WoodworkersSource.com or even Quality Lumber at Affordable Prices! Hardwood Lumber for all your woodworking needs! __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

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07-20-2009, 09:48 PM	#2
John Falkowski Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 17	You might try "The Handsome Woodman" The Handsome Woodman he has a selection of wood unlike anywhere else...good stuff too!!