Maple shorts

[majshakman]

Hi everyone,

Unfortunately, my favorite family-owned wood shop closed up shop recently - big shame. As a result, I am struggling to find a source for some wood to produce this year's stack of cutting boards before Christmas.

I am wondering if you anyone can give me a lead on some soft maple shorts. I am looking for 4/4 clear pieces about 24" in length and at least 2" wide. I would like to buy about 20 bf if possible and I think that amount could be sent via UPS since it should be a hair under 75#. Anyone have any great ideas which will save me from either making a 200-mile (round trip) drive or going to the borg?

Thanks in advance!

Ben Shakman Springfield, IL

For those old-timers around the 'wreck, I plan to get back into the shop for real after I complete grad school this coming spring and hope to find the time to follow this newsgroup again.

[B A R R Y]

I would think Springfield, IL would have plenty of hardwood dealers. Since you're needing shorts, ask about #1 common, as you can cut around defects. Also check for flooring mills, as they often sell shorts.

Either should be far cheaper than FAS wood.

Good luck!

[majshakman]

Unfortunately, wood purveyors are in short supply around here these days. The family-run places have gone out of business and the national chains are not coming any closer than 90 miles away. A dozen years ago I had plenty of local choices but times have changed.

[Doug Miller]

Ed Carter Lumber and Bailey Hardwoods are out of business?

[majshakman]

I'm not sure about Ed Carter, but Carter Bros. focuses on the construction trade and Bailey insists they only sell finished products these days. I managed to buy a few boards from them years ago, but had no luck this time around. I'll try the Ed Carter route on Monday...

[David F. Eisan]

Hello there,

I prefer Walnut shorts.

Hides the stains.

[Tom Bunetta]

Now THAT'S the answer I expected from one of y'all! LOL Tom

[SonomaProducts.com]

Soft Maple?

All the commercial makers (and me) make these boards traditi> Hi everyone,

[Ray]

[todd]

Actually, he did. Springfield, IL, IIRC.

todd