On Wed, 13 May 2009 10:24:01 -0400, Jeff wrote:

Looking for a source for european beech turning blank (I'm in U.S.)
2"x2". Tried searching online, but have been unable to track down a
source. Anyone have a suggestion?

Presumably this is more than 'a couple of lengths' you're looking for?

Over here (I'm in the UK) Beech is quite a cheap hardwood - small stuff
like you're asking about is commonly used for things like wooden spoons,
rolling pins etc. Beech tables/chairs are one step up from solid pine,
which is one step up from veneered MDF.

How much you want could make quite a difference to the options - if you
want a full container load then I expect it could become worth your while
shipping it...

Can you say what properties you want from it so the USians can suggest
suitable native woods, or does it have to match something existing?

It is very nice to work with BTW - but is useless in damp conditions.