I am in search of medium to large exotic bowl blanks. Who do you recommend for such purchases?
I am in search of medium to large exotic bowl blanks. Who do you recommend for such purchases?
Curious mind wants to know, what is NIP?Rusty,
Pete Richardson - Viable lumber in St Pete has a lot of exotics from trees grown in Florida. Rose woods, mahogany, camphor, NIP, red gum eucalyptus, lemon eucalyptus, monkey pod, and many others....... Pete has become one of the largest suppliers of rosewood in the US. He is an urban forester and his inventory was headed for the dump. By far the most ecological source of exotic turning wood. He can provide huge blanks 4-5 feet in diameter for some species.
http://viablelumber.com/inventory/
Steve at Blanks for you is another good source for Florida grown exotics
http://www.woodturningblanks4u.com/turning-wood.html
James Lie - Amazon exotic hardwood. Can get you almost any species
http://www.woodturningblanks4u.com/turning-wood.html
All of these guys know woodturning and they treat people well,
Al
The winner is. I should have thought about you north westerners.Norfolk Island Pine
I fixed it ... Thanks.Al, your last link is the same as your second one.
For some really unique pieces try www.australianburls.com
wow some nice burls there! I better get a lot better before I start spending that kind of money on wood!
Rusty,
Pete Richardson - Viable lumber in St Pete has a lot of exotics from trees grown in Florida. Rose woods, mahogany, camphor, NIP, red gum eucalyptus, lemon eucalyptus, monkey pod, and many others....... Pete has become one of the largest suppliers of rosewood in the US. He is an urban forester and his inventory was headed for the dump. By far the most ecological source of exotic turning wood. He can provide huge blanks 4-5 feet in diameter for some species.
http://viablelumber.com/inventory/
Steve at Blanks for you is another good source for Florida grown exotics
http://www.woodturningblanks4u.com/turning-wood.html
James Lie - Amazon exotic hardwood. Can get you almost any species
http://www.amazonexotichardwoods.com
All of these guys know woodturning and they treat people well, Al
wow some nice burls there! I better get a lot better before I start spending that kind of money on wood!