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Hi all. I lost my local source for basswood. Does anyone know of a good source on the web? I found a few on a google search but would like your opinion before I buy from an unknown source. Thanks
Cheers
Rick
Ric,
It's hard to beat Slim's Woodshed in Minnesota. There's another wood supplier up that way and they ship too. I don't have their address right this minute but will look for it today and try to send it tonight. Maybe someone else will have it before then.
The quality of their wood is the best. They come to Missouri once or twice a year to a show and we can replenish our 'stash' without shipping.
Ric,
OK I found the info on the wood suppliers I have used.
Heinecke Wood Products
Dale & Tim Heinecke
76 - 27 1/2 Avenue
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-8642
and Slim's Woodshed
Slim Maroushek
P O Box 594
Harmony MN 55930
(507) 886-3114 or [email protected]
Both have a variety of wood and cutouts (Heinecke's has roughouts too) and mostly EXCELLENT basswood. With Heinecke's the shipping goes down proportionately with the size of the order.
I have used Heinecke a couple of times and had friends use them.All are quite satisfied.Great wood at fair prices.In fact I am almost due for another order.I like ordering by phone.
Shimmy
I get my basswood from Don Wedl, he is a small operator and has his own mill, sometimes is a little slow in getting the wood out, other times fast, depends on his orders, but his prices are very good! Give him a try and tell him I sent you! (no I don't get a kickback! I just promised I would help get his name around with other carvers)
It can be done using just the scroll saw but I like to use my band saw for the long cut and scroll saw for the short cut on each one of these. I do this with most of the toys I make....
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