NC basswood?

[mtnman4jesus]

I would like to ask carvers in western nc where i can get basswood.

[Blake Lunsford]

I live directly north of you in eastern Tennessee and can tell you that good "local" basswood around here is hard to come by. I would highly recommend you contacting Heinecke wood products and ordering it from them. Most anyone on this board will tell you that they sale some of the best basswood you can find.

Blake

[Mitchell]

The Woodworkers shop in Hickory sells it. It is the northern variety. THey may have LARGE pieces that's the southern variety and "bulk" - rough sawn as it's properly called. It's a bit high (up front) but you don't pay for freight. If you are a member of the club you get a discount.

Other wise there are multiple sources where it can be ordered on-line.

[Agoodknife]

... I gotta second Blake,Heinecke Basswood is some of the best and very affordable-please take it from who has combed Western NC,and East TN. mtn's, lookin' for good basswood. Shipping ain't bad,and they are super nice folks to deal with !
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[mtnman4jesus]

Thanks for the advice.You have some really helpfull people on hear.

[mobjack68]

What size(s) are you looking for???

[Dagwood]

depending on when in western NC ur @.... id agree with Mitch.. they dont carry southen anymore and also now have a bit of butternut

[Dagwood]

BUT im not dissagreeing with allen or blake lol

[Mitchell]

Hey Dagwood....you're not disagreeing....just another option.

For clarification, Dagwood works at the Woodworking shop - hence his use of the word "we".

As I explained (not clearly), you can get it cheaper by ordering (Heineke), but can pick it up and see it for a little higher price at the store.

[Old Codger]

Mountain Man - I haven't tried Heinecke yet, but understand from lots of posts on the forum that they are good...so far I've been pleased with the '20 lb. specials' from Rockler...fairly inexpensive and fast service.
Kenn