On Jul 23, 8:06=A0am, GarageWoodworks <[email protected]>
wrote:
> Both of my local yards don't carry ebony wood. =A0Woodcraft carries it,
> but it costs an arm and a leg.
When has ebony not cost an arm a leg? Maybe before the ancient
Egyptians started using it? :-)
A crowbar to the wallet is needed for ebony.
Luigi
"GarageWoodworks" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> I need a few 8" strips for some inlay. And a few 1/4" square plugs.
Not sure exactly what you need, but Lee Valley carries some.
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=58779&cat=1,250,43217
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=62168&cat=1,250,43217
"GarageWoodworks" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Both of my local yards don't carry ebony wood. Woodcraft carries it,
> but it costs an arm and a leg. Anyone know of a good mail order for
> it?
>
> I need a few 8" strips for some inlay. And a few 1/4" square plugs.
>
> Thanks
You might also consider Blackwood.
Consider looking at pen blanks. IIRC I bought a dozen Blackwood pen blanks
for about $20.
On Jul 23, 11:06=A0am, GarageWoodworks <[email protected]>
wrote:
> Both of my local yards don't carry ebony wood. =A0Woodcraft carries it,
> but it costs an arm and a leg. =A0Anyone know of a good mail order for
> it?
>
> I need a few 8" strips for some inlay. And a few 1/4" square plugs.
>
> Thanks
http://www.amwoodinc.com/
It's pricey stuff. Wowsers.
"GarageWoodworks" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Both of my local yards don't carry ebony wood. Woodcraft carries it,
> but it costs an arm and a leg. Anyone know of a good mail order for
> it?
>
> I need a few 8" strips for some inlay. And a few 1/4" square plugs.
>
> Thanks
Clarks Hardwood Lumber in Houston. They had quite a bit today, probably in
excess of a hyndred bf.
http://clarkshardwoodlumber.com/index.php
They will be pricey, but worth a call.