Buying and Storing Wood.

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shakes

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I know Blud and Chris sell wood that is ready to start the cue making process, but if I wanted to start stocking up a little at a time for future use ( a couple of years down the road) should I purchase the ready to use wood, and store it, or should I look for my own suppliers and stock that wood? I am in the south and I think it would be difficult to pick out woods that are from the north (like good maple) without a very long hike. I've only heard good things about the woods from Blud and Chris, so I feel comfortable purchasing from these guys.

Also, what kind of room should I store the wood that is already kiln dried? (I believe that Blud and Chris sell turning squares and this is what I would be storing.) Is it just basically a sealed room with a dehumidifier, is temp control important for wood that is already dried?

I know this is kind of basic, but I'm trying to look far enough forward that I'm not scrambling. All questions pertain to shaft and butt woods. I've been doing basic repairs for a while, and I'm getting ready to start buying more and bigger machines, and move into bigger repairs and attempting the cue building process.

Thanks to everyone for all the help you give us little guys. Anything I'm missing or may have overlooked in the process, please add in. And feel free to be as rough as you feel necessary, I have a tough hide.
 
You could start out by getting from wood either from Chris or Blud so you'll get an idea of what quality of wood you should get if you plan to look for a supplier of your own down the road. For a first time out go for the sure thing. I believe Chris still has those wood combo packages available.

Very important that you start buying and storing wood as early on if you plan to pursue cuebuilding. Goodluck
 
I've been buying wood for about a year or so. I figure I'm still 2-3 years away from a cuebuilding lathe. It's fun though and prices are going up while prices for old metal lathes are steady. If you ever want to go halfs on some bulk wood for a discount let me know.

Andy
 
Andy,

How are you storing the wood that you have purchased? Did you build a room, or seal off a small area? Do you have a dehumidifier system installed?

Also, are you buying from cuemakers or are you buying from an exotic wood supplier? You don't have to mention any names, I'm just curious how raw you are purchasing the wood

Thanks again,

~Shakes
 
I'm buying from wood sellers. Most are square but I've bought some birdseye that was round. I "dipped" my 30" pieces and turned them round. I have an out building that I store them in. No direct sunlight and I keep them spaced on old freezer racks so air can move. No humidity system. I will buy in about any form, square,round, 4 quarter, as long as my tablesaw can handle it and I have the room.

Andy
 
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