Where to buy wood in Janesville, Wisconsin? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

meydenhart · 07-22-2009, 04:43 PM

A client asked me to assist with names of wood suppliers in her area - since I am a bit far away

I thought I'd ask here if anyone can help?

She says: "Wondering if you have established vendors for solid wood sheets, (looking for oak, pine, maple, walnut, cherry, alder, etc. - would even consider some exotic woods.) Our local DIY centers and lumber yards have solid boards that are 1/4" thick but no more than 6" wide. Anything else is plywood and we don't want that."

Rick-H · 07-22-2009, 06:01 PM

That is where Wildwood Designs is located. Might try there.

lucky788scroller · 07-22-2009, 07:31 PM

As Rick said, Wildwood designs is right in Janesville WI. Another place not to awful far from Janesville, is a place called Badger Hardwoods, located in Walworth WI. Although I dont think they specifically stock scrolling ready woods, their prices are reasonable and they will plane wood to specs for a minimal charge. They are at www.badgerwood.comAnother good one even a little bit farther is Petersons Custom Lumber, in Burlington WI. They do carry scrollsaw ready woods. I am guessing Burlington to be about 45 minutes drive from Janesville roughly. Peterson's Custom Lumber or 1-888-796-9663 is their number . Mick Walker in here lives in Janesville so he may have a few more sources for you. I am about an hour west of Janesville. Sue, DO mention to her about the scrollsaw tradeshow coming up soon in Richland Center WI, shes sure to enjoy it. Which reminds me, if she dont mind mail ordering wood, Quality Lumber at Affordable Prices! Hardwood Lumber for all your woodworking needs! is a great place too!

unixpro · 07-22-2009, 08:08 PM

Check out Woodfinder. Give them a location or ZIP code and they'll list local suppliers.

Mick Walker · 07-22-2009, 08:57 PM

Sue Mey, I purchase most of my wood from Wildwood Designs because they are just a couple miles from me. They have mahogany, red oak, poplar, walnut, maple and cherry in 8", 10" and 12"widths, 24" lengths, surfaced on 2 sides, 1/4" thick. They have other thicknesses that go up to 8" widths. Another place I have had good luck with is Heritage Building Specialities Home Page - Hardwood Headquarters but I understand they are now under new management. They are located in Paynesville, MN.

meydenhart · 07-22-2009, 10:31 PM

Thanks so much to all of you, I am passing all this information on to her.
Appreciated!

skeeter · 07-23-2009, 12:33 PM

Hey Mick, are you sure they are in Paynesville?? They were always out of Fergus Falls?????

Paladin · 07-23-2009, 12:35 PM

Definitely Wildwood Designs. Last time I talked to them, they told me they were going to start having an area there where you could go in and shop your own boards. Badger in Walworth has alot of good wood as well, but no thin stuff.

Mick Walker · 07-23-2009, 08:35 PM

Skeeter, I was just going by the address on their order blanks. I thought they were in Fergus Falls. Maybe the new owners have changed things.

skeeter · 07-24-2009, 12:05 AM

I'll have to check it out Mick, I get to Paynesville for work once in a while.

07-22-2009, 04:43 PM	#1
meydenhart Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 945	Where to buy wood in Janesville, Wisconsin? A client asked me to assist with names of wood suppliers in her area - since I am a bit far away I thought I'd ask here if anyone can help? She says: "Wondering if you have established vendors for solid wood sheets, (looking for oak, pine, maple, walnut, cherry, alder, etc. - would even consider some exotic woods.) Our local DIY centers and lumber yards have solid boards that are 1/4" thick but no more than 6" wide. Anything else is plywood and we don't want that." __________________ Sue Mey Website: www.scrollsawartist.com For Scrollers who like choices

07-22-2009, 06:01 PM	#2
Rick-H Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grimes, Iowa Posts: 275	That is where Wildwood Designs is located. Might try there. __________________ Rick Hutcheson http://www.scrollsaws.com

07-22-2009, 07:31 PM	#3
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	As Rick said, Wildwood designs is right in Janesville WI. Another place not to awful far from Janesville, is a place called Badger Hardwoods, located in Walworth WI. Although I dont think they specifically stock scrolling ready woods, their prices are reasonable and they will plane wood to specs for a minimal charge. They are at www.badgerwood.comAnother good one even a little bit farther is Petersons Custom Lumber, in Burlington WI. They do carry scrollsaw ready woods. I am guessing Burlington to be about 45 minutes drive from Janesville roughly. Peterson's Custom Lumber or 1-888-796-9663 is their number . Mick Walker in here lives in Janesville so he may have a few more sources for you. I am about an hour west of Janesville. Sue, DO mention to her about the scrollsaw tradeshow coming up soon in Richland Center WI, shes sure to enjoy it. Which reminds me, if she dont mind mail ordering wood, Quality Lumber at Affordable Prices! Hardwood Lumber for all your woodworking needs! is a great place too! __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

07-22-2009, 08:57 PM	#5
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,338	Sue Mey, I purchase most of my wood from Wildwood Designs because they are just a couple miles from me. They have mahogany, red oak, poplar, walnut, maple and cherry in 8", 10" and 12"widths, 24" lengths, surfaced on 2 sides, 1/4" thick. They have other thicknesses that go up to 8" widths. Another place I have had good luck with is Heritage Building Specialities Home Page - Hardwood Headquarters but I understand they are now under new management. They are located in Paynesville, MN. __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

07-22-2009, 10:31 PM	#6
meydenhart Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 945	Thanks so much to all of you, I am passing all this information on to her. Appreciated! __________________ Sue Mey Website: www.scrollsawartist.com For Scrollers who like choices

07-22-2009, 08:08 PM	#4
unixpro I need more weekend Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater Seattle Area Posts: 615	Check out Woodfinder. Give them a location or ZIP code and they'll list local suppliers.

07-23-2009, 12:33 PM	#7
skeeter Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Avon MN. Posts: 250	Hey Mick, are you sure they are in Paynesville?? They were always out of Fergus Falls????? __________________ "The Scrollin Skeeter"

07-23-2009, 12:35 PM	#8
Paladin Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 53	Definitely Wildwood Designs. Last time I talked to them, they told me they were going to start having an area there where you could go in and shop your own boards. Badger in Walworth has alot of good wood as well, but no thin stuff.

07-23-2009, 08:35 PM	#9
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,338	Skeeter, I was just going by the address on their order blanks. I thought they were in Fergus Falls. Maybe the new owners have changed things. __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

07-24-2009, 12:05 AM	#10
skeeter Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Avon MN. Posts: 250	I'll have to check it out Mick, I get to Paynesville for work once in a while. __________________ "The Scrollin Skeeter"

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