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I understand that most prefer to find free wood, however for some, that is not an option. I'm listing the places I get my blanks from and I will try to keep this list updated as I find new good sources.

Some sources sell round stock, others sell square stock. When buying square stock, make sure you have a way to round them such as bandsaw or buy smaller stock. If you have midi with 12" the max you should buy is 8.5"x8.5" which would yield 12" clearance. 7"x7" would give you 10" clearance (right angle triangle calculation).

Got Wood?
Good source for domestic wood, I like the fact that they have kiln dried woods. They keep updating the inventory and wood types change from time to time. I like the fact that their blanks are round.

Woodturning Blanks 4 You
Another good source of domestic wood. I don't find kiln dried wood, but they do have nice selection at good prices as well. They also have round blanks.

eBay
eBay has a section for woodturning wood supplies. I usually filter the list too but here is a direct link to that category

Green Valley Wood Products (thanks Mike Johnson)
Green Valley sells various type of wood and is active seller on eBay as well. Their stock is square not round

North Woods (thanks Mike Johnson)
Has a good selection of highly figured wood and burls etc. They also travel the country and make deliveries to wood turning clubs. Nice selection, square stock

Big Monk Lumber (thanks John Lucas)
Has some nice collection of exotic wood, keep an eye on their stock. Square stock

Griffin Exotic Wood (thanks Owen Lowe)
Has nice collection of spindle and pen blanks, I saw few square bowl blanks but mostly spindles.

Cook Woods (thanks Odie)
Has nice collection of exotic wood, you can find stock for turning, lumber, and other uses. Square stock

Johnson Wood Products
Johnson offers verity of turning woods, but they do not list their stocks online. I ordered few walnut spindles and bowl blanks and they sent me additional small samples of different woods to try out. You can email or call them and see what you want. Good prices. Square stock.

West Penn Hardwoods (thanks Jamie Straw)
West Penn caries both domestic and exotic bowl and spindle blanks, they do have nice collection and you can sign up for their newsletter and get in on some sale events. They do provide free shipping price point depends on type of wood you buy. Square stock

Case Woodworking
Sells round blanks, site doesn't show the inventory but sample pricing is provided. Never used them, little pricier than other sites based on their sample pricing.

Exotic Wood USA
Has large list of wood species, both spindle and bowls. They also have burl blanks. Stock is square

Bad Dogs Burl Source
As the name says, they sells Australian and US burls. They have large size stocks, odd shaped pieces

Wood Turningz
Contains a collection of square blanks, pen, spindle, and bowl blanks.
 
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Of course, there is always eBay, but be very careful what you are bidding on there. Make absolutely sure the photo you see is what you are buying. I've been burnt more than once buying wood on eBay.

Cook Woods has been a source of some nice pieces:
http://www.cookwoods.com/
 
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Thank you all, I've updated the list with the latest suggestions. Really appreciate it!
West Penn Hardwoods is a place that's been recommended to me by local turners. Especially good if you get on their email list and take advantage of their announced sales (when it's turning stock that's on sale). They carry both domestics and exotics, spindle stock and bowl stock. I got my first small order last month, and everything looked good. There's a free shipping deal too, but I don't remember what it was -- probably $100. https://westpennhardwoods.com/default.aspx
 

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I am in dire need of large clear quarter or rift sawn hard (sugar) maple blanks for my basket illusion pieces and nobody seems to sell anything larger than about 12 X 12. I am out of big pieces and have been searching in vain for 16 inch diameter and larger, 3½" to 4" thick. Apparently there isn't much large stuff sold online.
 
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I am in dire need of large clear quarter or rift sawn hard (sugar) maple blanks for my basket illusion pieces and nobody seems to sell anything larger than about 12 X 12. I am out of big pieces and have been searching in vain for 16 inch diameter and larger, 3½" to 4" thick. Apparently there isn't much large stuff sold online.
Bill try Keim lumber http://www.keimlumber.com/ . I was looking for curly maple this year for a Clewes demo we had planned (fell thru because of flight problem) and they had some 12 inch that was beautiful and priced better than anyone else.
 

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Bill,

You might also call Bob and Linda Cutler in Oregon. They're really nice people and Bob seems to always be able to help. I usually talk to Linda and tell her what I'm looking for. Bob is a turner too, by the way.

541-922-0432

Their website: http://www.rjcutler.com/
 

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Thanks for the great tip. While looking through his turning wood I saw one of your very beautiful finial boxes. You really have a great eye for form and proportions.

Thanks Bill!
 
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If you buy on line, do some home work about flat rate boxes. They are the best and cheapest way to ship wood. You also need to learn how to handle green wood. You are hot and dry just like I deal with. Heat and dry causes cracking quickly. Allyn
 
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If you can find a regional sawmill that processes trees on a portable sawmill, some of these operators will cut turning blanks for you.
On the hard to find sizes they can provide these if you give them time to cut the right tree into the pieces you need. If you find one in your area the shipping will be better or you can always make a road trip and pick up your order if it is practical. Some of these operators have a scrap pile that you can dig through when you stop by to pick up your order.
 
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@Fadi Zeidan thanks for doing this, it's a valuable resource.

I'll add The Hardwood Connection in Sycamore, IL.
http://www.thehardwoodconnection.com

Ken Burtch is a turner He sells a selection of prepared blanks (mostly bowl, some spindle). He also sells whole boards. I have bought some lengths of 16/4 x 8" butternut and Honduran mahogany.

Their web site is pretty simple, so you'd probably have to do business by phone/email. If you're in the area, though, it might be worth the drive.

Also don't forget Rockler, Woodcraft and Craft Supply. Not saying they're cheap, just a source.

@Bill Boehme I, too, am always looking for 16/4 (or better). It's hard to find, but I'm thinking that 16" wide AND quartersawn just doesn't grow on trees, or at least not anymore. Have you had any luck sourcing this?
 
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