Wood suppliers

There is not much selection here in Brandon. I use almost exclusively Wooden Edge, actually a buddy of mine who uses far more wood than I do lets me tack on to his order so I can meet the BF requirement. They mainly sell tools but they do sell wood on order. There are some places in Winnipeg (about two hours away), but again they have minimum orders and it is not too convienient.

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Locally, I’ve found Dennis Duncan in Almont, Michigan. He’s got a barnful of lumber with good prices. And to top things off, he’s a good man to do business with.

Online, I’ve purchased lumber from Bell Forest in Northern Michigan and have been impressed with the quality and their customer service. Prompt, pleasant and affordable is a winning combination in my book.

I’ve been attempting to buy some lumber from Wall Lumber online, but can’t seem to get them to respond to emails. Three times I’ve asked for assistance on shipping and I’m still trying to figure out how to buy something from them. Their products look good, I just can’t seem to get them to sell me anything.

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

I use the Woodworkers Shop located in Pekin, Illinois.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

I’m on Long Island and I found via the internet a local exotic wood supplierl. http://www.exoticwoodgroup.com/ and I also use http://curiouswoods.com/ in Ballston Spa, NY. by internet. Both have been pretty good to me.

Curiouswoods.com has a special this Thursday 15% off.

-- Bob K. East Northport, NY

I ordered from Steve Wall Lumber recently, and was very pleased. They offer a pretty good price on what they call UPS bundles. They consist of 20bf of the lumber of your choice for one price, shipping included.

Here is the link.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

I live about 15 minutes from “curious woods” in Ballston Spa. It’s a great place.

-- Jeremy, Saratoga, NY

I like to frequent LL JohnsonLumber in Charlotte Mi. and the Barn door lumber in Hemlock Mi.
both have a nice selection of lumber and tools. But LL Johnson is larger and better stocked.

-- Hope Never fails

Thanks NYRockingChairs for bringing this up and to CharlieM1958 for the tip. I just ordered three bundles from Wall! Thanks again! ...now to pace in wait of UPS.

-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings

Here in Colorado I go to Collector's Speciality Woods
They have some unbelievable burl’s! Need to make a conference table – they have the burl slab to do it.
They import woods from around the world.

Like Russel above, I’ve also been to Bell Forest Products in Ishpeming, U.P. They specialize in Michigan Upper Peninsula woods and are a good source for curley and birdseye maple.

That said, the Frank Miller Lumber Company in Union City IN is a real “candy store” for woodworkers. (www.frankmiller.com ) They have a very wide selection of domestic and exotic imported woods. This is a 100 year old company and one of the largest mills in the country.

-- "Heaven is North of the Bridge"

There are a few guys in Tennessee that I have bought bulk quantities from on ebay. Owl lumber is another place I frequent.

-- Julian, Park Forest, IL

I haven’t bought much lumber locally. What I have bought I’ve gotten at Woodcraft and another company that has gone wholesale, no longer selling retail, in Oklahaoma City. I did stumble onto a minor gold mine a couple of weeks ago on Craigslist. I got some 2×7 x 60 pieces of bubinga, about 40 bf of zebrawood and 20 bf give or take of purple heart all for $5 a board foot. Funds wouldn’t let me buy more, dadgummit! Mostly I buy lumber when I go back to Indiana to visit my mother. I drive the 50 miles to Hollingsworth Lumber in Russiaville, In. and pick up what I’m wanting. They also have a location in Peru, In. ( http://www.hollingsworthlumber.com ) Follow the links and you can find lumber they carry and the prices. Great prices. Have bought red oak, hackberry, hickory, soft and hard maple from them.

-- Darell, Norman, Ok.

Rich, Localy we have Wyoming hardwoods in Silver Springs(Warsaw), Allegany Hardwoods in Hume(rough sawn, Omish. My sheet goods come from Thruway plywood( Cheektawaga). All three of these places I deal with. Certainly Wood for veneer, as metioned. Thurway come out our way every tuesday, so they can deliver to your house on that day.

I’ve got these guys local to me (Central CT):

http://www.berkshireveneer.com/
http://www.berkproducts.com/index.htm
http://www.cwghardwoodoutlet.com/

These guys area bit of a ride:
http://www.highlandhardwoods.com/

A good wholesaler, if you’re buying a bunch:
http://www.downesandreader.com/Site/index.html

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Here in Southern Ontario, a good source of wood can be had at the Wood Shed. You will often see his display at local wood-shows.

-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/

Al,

I had found thruway plywood but was unaware they made trips. Since I work up in Amherst it is a quick trip to hit them on the way home.

I deal with Dave Chizuk out west of Arcade, if you turn right at the light of 16 and Main street (by the BK and Valu Shopping Center) he is about 5 minutes out, across from the old ski place. He is by appt only and can get busy during haying season and logging season so long as you have a week or 2 to work out a time, he is great. I can send you his phone number if interested.

Thanks for the other places, I had also been out to Bristol Valley Hardwoods in Bristol. Take 20A all the way to the end and they are right at the end of the road, about 90 minutes away.

-Rich

-- Rich, WNY, www.nyrockingchairs.com