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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
As a custom woodcarver I often find myself in need of odd sizes of wood, could be extra wide stock or larger blocks than you can normally find. For instance, right now I need a block of hardwood 18" x 18" x 18", preferably not green. The carving will not work as well with a glued up block. Anybody have a source? I appreciate any help! Thanks
 
#3 · (Edited by Moderator)
Find dealers in reclaimed lumber who sell old beams from demolished buildings. 18" is pushing the limits but not impossible. A lot of the timbers are heart pine which is anything but soft. My company has had 12" x 12" green oak timbers dried in a microwave kiln down to 12% in a week. Oak is prone to internal checking but other woods less so.
I'll check our inventory. Might have something. Won't be cheap…
 
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