exotic wood source

firebert said:
I like Gilmer Wood Company in Portland, OR. They carry very nice material and photograph each piece making ordering easy. They specialize in instrument-wood, but carry other sizes as well.
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I remember dealing with Gilmer twenty-some years ago. I had forgotten about them until i saw the name again. :o I bought a sample box of 50+ exotic woods for a nominal price. Some of the pieces were actually a usable size for the work I was doing. They were a grreat reference, they came labelled, and communication with the company was very friendly and helpful. Seems they haven't changed. :)
 
I get most of my stabilized exotic wood from Gene Martin. Not only is his wood selection great, I also save a lot of money doing business with Gene. He's a great fella and ships really quick, too.
 
Dave:

What about all the mesquite we got growing around here??? That's some nice wood..and the creosote is rather interesting as well, but the pieces are small...You need to get a hold of Dr. Jim..the man has a outbuilding full of wood, antler, horn...He knows alot of inetresting sources for stuff.

There's not much in the ways of blade making supplies here in the valley...

Oh..in case you don't know...make sure what ever you get in from other states you don't use right away. It needs to dry out a bit..I found out the hard way and after 4 grips shrinking and cracking I don't use anything for at least 4 to 5 months after I get it.. The good Dr waits 18....

Jason
 
I second Gilmer - they are very good! They have a $100 minimum order, but you can get larger pieces, which will make MANY handles, do it is very cost effective!

I agree with comments about "stabilized wood" on eBay - much of it is NOT good. Buy wood yourself, and Use WSSI or one of the other reputable stabilizing companies

Finally, consider Alpha Knife Supply - very good stabilized wood witha great selection and very nice people!

Bill
 
MacHete said:
I remember dealing with Gilmer twenty-some years ago. I had forgotten about them until i saw the name again. :o I bought a sample box of 50+ exotic woods for a nominal price. Some of the pieces were actually a usable size for the work I was doing. They were a grreat reference, they came labelled, and communication with the company was very friendly and helpful. Seems they haven't changed. :)
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Those bargain boxes are great for knifemakers. I ordered 50# of desert ironwood for about $2 per pound. It easily paid for itself with just a few handles.

Once a year, I try to get to Portland to look at the scrap bins. There's some incredible material in them for ridiculously low prices.
 
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