Hey guys as the title states, basically I'm new to going beyond Lowes or Home Depot in search of lumber. I know what I'm looking for, but my google searches have been less than fruitful. I'm looking for Purpleheart or Bloodwood in the range of 3/4-4/4, 9"+, 34"+. Bookmatched would be nice but not a necessity. Any website recommendations or even better a local place where I can hand pick would be great.
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Let me offer a comment on these 2 woods. I have worked with both. Of all the colorful woods, I think Bloodwood is one of the best for retaining that color for the long term. Purpleheart is one of the worst. It will loose that bright purple color quickly and fade to a dull brown over time.
Try Vienna Hardwoods (www.viennahardwood.com). They're not next door to you, but reasonably close, selection is good, and prices are fair. Otherwise, try www.woodfinder.com, look up the wood you want and find suppliers all ove the country.
Wall Lumber in Mayodan ( somewhat north of Greenesboro) is a great supplier…one I've used several times. Even with shipping he was still cheaper than some of my local guys.
Wall Lumber is great, but don't forget The Hardwood Store in Gibsonville, NC just past Burlington. I just bought some bloodwood there over Christmas. Website is hardwoodstore.com.
Great more sources, thank guys, I'll be adding this thread to my favorites for future referrence. I did just find Yukon Lumber Co. up in Norfolk, called them up and it sounds promising.
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