Where to buy wood?

[Scott H]

I live in North-west New Jersey. We used to have a woodworkers warehouse that carried blocks of basswood. You can tell its been a while since I last carved. (the kids are 1 and 3 now) Anyway, the web search has'nt gone so well. Question is does everyone just suck it up and pay shipping? Are some better than others? Thanks in advance.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

try heinecke.....good wood...

[Donna_T]

Scott,
Just a suggestion...
There's a fairly large carving club somewhat near to you. Try contacting them to see if they know of a local supplier:

North Jersey Wood Carvers
296 Bloomfield Ave.
Bloomfield, NJ
President: Jerry Cetrulo email: amcarve@americanwoodcarving.com

In our neck of the woods, when there's a carving show, the carving suppliers are there, too. I try to stock up on tools and wood there. You might check out the carving shows in your area.

Donna T

[artolver]

You bet Donna. Real good a source for classes also, and Jerry carries the best cottonwood bark in the country.

art

[Whittlin]

Howdy.

I concur about heinecke.
Have bought from them before.
Wood is nice and so are the people.
Haven't seen the prices beat yet either.

http://www.heineckewood.com/

Good luck.

Kel

[Just Carving]

Hi Scott

Welcome to forum.

In case you're looking for something other than basswood, here's a link to Groff & Groff Lumber that I learned about from Goody AKA Decoycarve. I have ordered some poplar blocks and got good results.

Also ordered some butternut from Dale at Heinecke Wood--good results also.

BTW--I live in Edison, N.J.

http://www.groffslumber.com/Price_Li...domestics.html

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Originally Posted by artolver

You bet Donna. Real good a source for classes also, and Jerry carries the best cottonwood bark in the country.

art

???? thought you carried the best bark in the country?Talking

[artolver]

Dave, Jerry Cetrulo is one of our best customers....art

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Originally Posted by artolver

Dave, Jerry Cetrulo is one of our best customers....art

LOL you sneaky devil! ha haTalking

[Capt Kirk]

Try looking for a local lumber mill in your area. I have one here where I buy my basswood. I recently got a chunk that was 4" thick by 8" wide and 18" long for $10. And no shipping either as I drive past the place 5 mornings a week! Good wood although it's unsanded.