5 star experience with a wood vender

[Old Joe]

I hope I'm not breaking any rules on sharing an experience I had while purchasing wood from an on-line vender. As many of you know I like to make vases with a test tube sandwiched in the middle. If I can get 1", or 4/4 wood for that middle piece it makes for a nicer finished product, not to mention easier for me. Not nominal 1", but actual 1" thick. So I've been thrilled with the 1/4, 1/8, etc wood that I've been getting from this company but their scroll saw wood selection on-line only goes to 3/4" I called yesterday and asked if they could get me 1" and if so,  at what price and what varieties? Here's what I was told: Yes, they could get me 1" but if it had to be sanded on both sides and exactly 1" they would have to mostly plane it from 2" stock and the price would be higher. But, if I could live with 15/16" they could supply it in every variety that they carry, at the same price as the 3/4" on their price list. I can actually deal with anything 7/8" or over. I thought it was great to find a company that was accommodating,pleasant, with great customer service, and a terrific product line. I'll be ordering a lot of my wood from Ocooch Hardwoods. 

Edited August 2, 2016 by Old Joe

[Scrappile]

I love it when someone report their experiences with a vendor, good or bad.  How else can we know who to deal with.  So, thank you for your comments.

[tonylumps]

I have been buying from Ocooch since I started this great hobby.In the begining I thought there prices were high.So I started looking around.Everybody else was a crap shoot.Bowed ,warped, split.Never had a bad piece of wood from Ocooch.So now I stick with them unless i need a piece of lumber that they do not carry.

[Scrolling Steve]

Glad to hear this

[Old Joe]

I have been buying from Ocooch since I started this great hobby.In the begining I thought there prices were high.So I started looking around.Everybody else was a crap shoot.Bowed ,warped, split.Never had a bad piece of wood from Ocooch.So now I stick with them unless i need a piece of lumber that they do not carry.

For the work we put into this stuff I don't mind paying somewhat of a premium for good material. Quality isn't expensive, it's priceless, especially when accompanied with friendly,knowledgeable customer service.

[Sycamore67]

I have ordered several times from Ocooch Hardwood and been happy every time.

Good quality wood, good service and quick delivery.

[amazingkevin]

I hope I'm not breaking any rules on sharing an experience I had while purchasing wood from an on-line vender. As many of you know I like to make vases with a test tube sandwiched in the middle. If I can get 1", or 4/4 wood for that middle piece it makes for a nicer finished product, not to mention easier for me. Not nominal 1", but actual 1" thick. So I've been thrilled with the 1/4, 1/8, etc wood that I've been getting from this company but their scroll saw wood selection on-line only goes to 3/4" I called yesterday and asked if they could get me 1" and if so,  at what price and what varieties? Here's what I was told: Yes, they could get me 1" but if it had to be sanded on both sides and exactly 1" they would have to mostly plane it from 2" stock and the price would be higher. But, if I could live with 15/16" they could supply it in every variety that they carry, at the same price as the 3/4" on their price list. I can actually deal with anything 7/8" or over. I thought it was great to find a company that was accommodating,pleasant, with great customer service, and a terrific product line. I'll be ordering a lot of my wood from Ocooch Hardwoods. 

I was offered a tour of a famous wood sellers stock one day , i had to turn it down as i'd be a kid in a candy store looking at such a variety of colors ,smells and types.

[barb.j.enders]

I have been wanting to order wood, but am concerned about importing to Canada.  Any Canadians out there that buy on-line? Any issues with customs?