Where to buy wood
- Thread starter powerpool
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http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=exotic+woods&btnG=Google+Search
That's probably the best lead you'll get here...
That's probably the best lead you'll get here...
More of a response than I expected to see.Sheldon said:
Powerpool, don't take it personally. The cuemakers here, are very open with information, until it comes to suppliers.Tracy
woods.....
You could have a look at:
www.Gilmerwood.com
They have nice woods and you can see online wich pieces you buy... Prices are on the high side though...
You could also have a look at:
www.righteouswoods.com
Ask for Steve. He's knowledgable and sends you what you're asking for. Prices are very fair and service is excellent...
A last possibility is:
www.exotic-wood.com
The wood is good and prices are ok. But I would advice to specifie very well what you want. You're not always getting what you expect but it is ok.
Tom Penrose
You could have a look at:
www.Gilmerwood.com
They have nice woods and you can see online wich pieces you buy... Prices are on the high side though...
You could also have a look at:
www.righteouswoods.com
Ask for Steve. He's knowledgable and sends you what you're asking for. Prices are very fair and service is excellent...
A last possibility is:
www.exotic-wood.com
The wood is good and prices are ok. But I would advice to specifie very well what you want. You're not always getting what you expect but it is ok.
Tom Penrose
powerpool said:
I don't really build cues -> I just buy one or two pieces of wood as I need them. If you are the same kind of 'cue maker,' here are some links for wood that you might use. But if you need a volume supplier, or exotic wood supplier, good luck
-td
Chris Hightower:
http://www.cuesmith.com/index.php?menu2=menu_accessories&page=wood_shop
Pather:
http://www.prathercue.com/page cue parts/veneers woods.html
Schmelkecue:
http://www.schmelkecue.com/index.php?cPath=5_47&osCsid=9cc0c965024a36a143e9286388e7ae50
Thanks guys. I figured, someone would make a liar of me.
Tracy
Tracy
When buying wood from any supplier enquire as to if it was kiln dried. Also you might want to ask what the moisture content is. I tried to buy some wood off of ebay that was advertised as kiln dried. I asked the moisture content and they said 14%. That wood had never been in a kiln, but there it was stating kiln dired. Buy from those who know cues and you will get better wood, but you will also pay a little more. If they say it is air dried ask how long they have had it and what the moisture content is. Gilmer was mentioned above and they have great prices, but be sure and ask the above questions as they deal with a large amount of wood for all kinds of industries and some is dry and some is wet. When buying lumber or turning squares that are not hand selected for cues you will still probably get some really nice pieces but you will also get some low end pieces that you might not use. But the price factor will average out to where you got your nice pieces at a fair price anyway normally. Birdseye maple is an exception to that rule. My advice is only buy birdseye graded out for the grade you want. That's my 2 cents on buying wood.
Chris
www.cuesmith.com
www.internationalcuemakers.com
Chris
www.cuesmith.com
www.internationalcuemakers.com
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The common sources are not in secrecy. They also charge more.RSB-Refugee said:Thanks guys. I figured, someone would make a liar of me.
Tracy
Now, ask around who has the best rock maple, birdseye and curly maple for a good price.
The prices of wood has gotten ridiculous. Nobody here is going to share his secret source. You tell one guy, he tells another guy, price go up and you get jacked for the remaining good woods. And it was all your fault.
I'm not sure, what I did to get you all worked-up, but I'm sorry.JoeyInCali said:...And it was all your fault.
Tracy
I know of atleast 2 good sources that killed It on ebay. One of them had some really good quality gallery type pieces for a good price, and the other the good michigan maple like Chris had mentioned in a previous thread. Seems as if when people catch on, the price goes up, and the quality goes down.
There is a gold mine of wood suppliers still out there, more then one person will probably even ever try out, and some have really good prices on some varieties, but with other species, another source might would be better. What I am saying is you have to research, and take a chance on some, to find out what they are about, and the quality of their wood. also one place might get a better price on one paticular species, as where other types are more, and another supplier may have the better price and quality on the other. You really have to do your research on this one if you want a secret supply .
I am still trying to find some closer to My location so I can hand pick My pieces. I feel that would be the best when possible.
Sheldon may have helped more then some realize. Sometimes a more specific species search will bring up some interesting places also.
Greg
There is a gold mine of wood suppliers still out there, more then one person will probably even ever try out, and some have really good prices on some varieties, but with other species, another source might would be better. What I am saying is you have to research, and take a chance on some, to find out what they are about, and the quality of their wood. also one place might get a better price on one paticular species, as where other types are more, and another supplier may have the better price and quality on the other. You really have to do your research on this one if you want a secret supply
.I am still trying to find some closer to My location so I can hand pick My pieces. I feel that would be the best when possible.
Sheldon may have helped more then some realize. Sometimes a more specific species search will bring up some interesting places also.
Greg
