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My elderly husband used to enjoy woodturning and as he still has all the
equipment that he would need he is thinking about taking it up again. I would like to buy him some turning blanks, some of the more unusual woods perhaps. I have looked at magazines and there does seem to be quite a few firms dealing with that sort of thing. Could anyone recommend a good and reliable firm to deal with, he was looking at an advert for SLHardwoods, are they good ? thanks kate |
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I have placed several orders with West Penn Hardwoods
http://www.westpennhardwoods.com/index.php and been very well pleased with their service and their woods. They have an exceptional selection of unusual woods. Russ "Kate Morgan" wrote in message ... My elderly husband used to enjoy woodturning and as he still has all the equipment that he would need he is thinking about taking it up again. I would like to buy him some turning blanks, some of the more unusual woods perhaps. I have looked at magazines and there does seem to be quite a few firms dealing with that sort of thing. Could anyone recommend a good and reliable firm to deal with, he was looking at an advert for SLHardwoods, are they good ? thanks kate |
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On 21/10/10 09:50, Kate Morgan wrote:
My elderly husband used to enjoy woodturning and as he still has all the equipment that he would need he is thinking about taking it up again. I would like to buy him some turning blanks, some of the more unusual woods perhaps. I have looked at magazines and there does seem to be quite a few firms dealing with that sort of thing. Could anyone recommend a good and reliable firm to deal with, he was looking at an advert for SLHardwoods, are they good ? thanks kate Kate, I'm guessing that from the "BT Internet" e-mail address, and you mentioning SL Hardwoods (a UK company), that you are in the UK? If so, then there's not a lot of point paying shipping from the USA on wood unless it is really special and unavailable more locally. "Exotic" woods can be a bit intimidating (not wanting to "waste" an expensive piece of wood), which can lead to procrastination. And, quite frankly, _some_ exotics are only expensive because they have travelled far, not because they are so much prettier than local wood (for example, I far prefer Laburnum to the average "exotic" brown wood). So my suggestion would be to get some reasonably priced British timber. Sadly not many companies market the prettiest locally grown woods. But there are usually people at clubs that have interesting bits for sale and to swap. A starting place would be http://www.woodturners.co.uk/branches.htm or internet search for local turner's clubs; phone the secretary and have a chat. I've not used SL Hardwoods, but that is more to do with the way I tend to buy wood than because I don't trust them or anything. Good luck Andy |
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My elderly husband used to enjoy woodturning and as he still has all the equipment that he would need he is thinking about taking it up again. I would like to buy him some turning blanks, some of the more unusual woods perhaps. I have looked at magazines and there does seem to be quite a few firms dealing with that sort of thing. Could anyone recommend a good and reliable firm to deal with, he was looking at an advert for SLHardwoods, are they good ? thanks kate Kate, I'm guessing that from the "BT Internet" e-mail address, and you mentioning SL Hardwoods (a UK company), that you are in the UK? If so, then there's not a lot of point paying shipping from the USA on wood unless it is really special and unavailable more locally. "Exotic" woods can be a bit intimidating (not wanting to "waste" an expensive piece of wood), which can lead to procrastination. And, quite frankly, _some_ exotics are only expensive because they have travelled far, not because they are so much prettier than local wood (for example, I far prefer Laburnum to the average "exotic" brown wood). So my suggestion would be to get some reasonably priced British timber. Sadly not many companies market the prettiest locally grown woods. But there are usually people at clubs that have interesting bits for sale and to swap. A starting place would be http://www.woodturners.co.uk/branches.htm or internet search for local turner's clubs; phone the secretary and have a chat. I've not used SL Hardwoods, but that is more to do with the way I tend to buy wood than because I don't trust them or anything. Good luck Andy Yes Andy I am in the u.k. and was hoping to find something unusual for my husband but on reflection it is probably not a good idea. I will do as you suggest and try to find something local. Thank you for your interest and help kate |
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I'm surprised that no-one has already pointed you to at least two web sites for 'exotic timber supplies' in the UK http://www.exotichardwoods.co.uk/index.asp http://www.toolpost.co.uk/pages/Hard...l_timbers.html I've used the first one and had excellent service but the second has an on-line ordering service for a limited range. JG Thank you JG, the two links are very good, in particular the last one Tool Post, easy to understand for peeps such as me :-) kate |
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Kate Try http://www.stilesandbates.co.uk/index.php
They have a large supply of local and exotic hardwoods and are the friendliest people I have dealt with. It is no problem to order either on the internet or over the phone and the website is easy to negotiate. Tom |
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You have all been very kind and helpful. I now have lots of web sites to
look at in fact I think I will let my husband look at them and then he can choose exactly what he wants. Thanks once more kate |
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"Ralph E Lindberg" wrote in message ... In article , JG wrote: kate I'm surprised that no-one has already pointed you to at least two web sites for 'exotic timber supplies' in the UK http://www.exotichardwoods.co.uk/index.asp http://www.toolpost.co.uk/pages/Hard...cal_timbers.ht ml I've used the first one and had excellent service but the second has an on-line ordering service for a limited range. ..... http://www.woodbypost.fsnet.co.uk/ I have bought wood from Paul here and I could not hope for a helpful or honest transaction - I emailed for a quote, agreed it and Paul sent the box of blanks with instructions to send him a cheque once I had recieved the wood and was happy - I have never had a trader not want paying before sending out the goods :-). Cheers Mark --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: --- |
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http://www.woodbypost.fsnet.co.uk/ I have bought wood from Paul here and I could not hope for a helpful or honest transaction - I emailed for a quote, agreed it and Paul sent the box of blanks with instructions to send him a cheque once I had recieved the wood and was happy - I have never had a trader not want paying before sending out the goods :-). Cheers Mark That sounds brilly Mark, I wish we could go and visit, thank you kate |
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