BB sourch that you like

[jerry1939]

Being an old geezer of unsound mind & body, I have 2 hobbies.  Our Iowa garage is unheated, so I saw when the temperature is comfortable.  In the winter, I pick cartoons off a tree in the back yard & post them on this site.  Have bought BB from Sloan's for years & have never been the least bit disappointed. http://www.sloanswoodshop.com/

In a few  days we will be warm.  Tried calling Sloan's & their message said they will be closed until Apr.1.  For 1/8" fretwork I ALWAYS pay a little extra for their "Good Both Sides".  That way, if there is an imperfection on 1 side, I can flip it over.  Where do you Nice People buy from?  Years ago we attended a wood show & Ocooch had some BB sheets that we bought, but it was like a big box store, I did some sorting to pick out what I wanted.  

Where are other sites you would recommend ordering from?  Thanks in advance. If I wait for Sloan's to reopen, the world wouldn't stop turning.

jerry

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Amazon

[Scrappile]

Do you have the tools to cut up 5' x 5' sheets?  I can get it by the sheet at local lumberyards, not the big box stores like Lowes and HD.  I always have them cut it in half so it is easier for me to transport and handle on my table saw when I get home.

Edited March 14, 2019 by Scrappile

[WayneMahler]

The last batch I got was from Ebay.    24 pcs  @ 12x24 for 49.95 with free shipping. The veneers are great on both sides but also thinner then what I was used to. It will chip out on the back pretty easily . 

[OCtoolguy]

24 minutes ago, jerry1939 said:

Being an old geezer of unsound mind & body, I have 2 hobbies.  Our Iowa garage is unheated, so I saw when the temperature is comfortable.  In the winter, I pick cartoons off a tree in the back yard & post them on this site.  Have bought BB from Sloan's for years & have never been the least bit disappointed. http://www.sloanswoodshop.com/

In a few  days we will be warm.  Tried calling Sloan's & their message said they will be closed until Apr.1.  For 1/8" fretwork I ALWAYS pay a little extra for their "Good Both Sides".  That way, if there is an imperfection on 1 side, I can flip it over.  Where do you Nice People buy from?  Years ago we attended a wood show & Ocooch had some BB sheets that we bought, but it was like a big box store, I did some sorting to pick out what I wanted.  

Where are other sites you would recommend ordering from?  Thanks in advance. If I wait for Sloan's to reopen, the world wouldn't stop turning.

jerry

Why did you limit your question to just the "Nice People"? You don't care about the where I buy mine? I'm crushed!

 

[Jim McDonald]

I have purchased a lot of wood from Sloan's in the past, but the last bunch I got was from the Klingspor location in Hickory, NC.  Granted, I was in there and ran into the stack, but I pulled the top five sheets and they were great.  Might give them a call--a great bunch hanging around the counter.

[NC Scroller]

I get all mine from here but then again I drive and get it.  I normally get 5-6 full sheets at one time.  It is an 1.5 hours each way but I do it once or twice a year and combine it with something the wife wants to do.....shopping.  I know they will break down sheets for free.  Very nice folks.  Might be worth a quick call.

 

https://www.hardwoodstore.com/

[jerry1939]

2 hours ago, octoolguy said:

Why did you limit your question to just the "Nice People"? You don't care about the where I buy mine? I'm crushed!

 

I suppose I could make an exception in your case !!!!!!!!!!!!!  

[Karl S]

Michael's Craft stores have it here. I get mine from Paxton Lumber in Cincy. good people and a great candy store for woodworkers.

[OCtoolguy]

24 minutes ago, jerry1939 said:

I suppose I could make an exception in your case !!!!!!!!!!!!!  

Well then, if I'm now included, I might suggest looking at this place. I realize that it's on the West coast but they have great wood, the owner is a Vet and maintains a small museum on his premises and is all around a great guy. I went there once and found some 5/16" baltic birch that had a water stain on one side. I bought 2 sheets 4 x 8 for $5 ea. They even cut them for me so they'd fit in my little Scion. Anderson International Plywood.

http://www.aitwood.com/

[tgiro]

I know Groff & Groff carries it, but I didn't see it on their website. They do cater to the scroll sawers though. You might give them a call. 

https://www.groffslumber.com/

[Scrappile]

I have heard good things about Heritage Wood.  I have not bought from them but have heard good.

[Rockytime]

I recently purchased a 4X8 sheet of floor underlayment. It is 3 ply, 3/16", clean on both sides for $11. I put it next to my  BB from Woodcraft and see no difference. I know underlayment is often demonized but HD is 10 minutes away. In addition they cut it to 2X4' at no charge. There is a Paxton in Denver but it is 30 minutes away in traffic.

[lawson56]

I have a local lumber company just a mile away.It's a family owned company,been here for 110 years.

[OCtoolguy]

15 minutes ago, lawson56 said:

I have a local lumber company just a mile away.It's a family owned company,been here for 110 years.

That's neat. I love hearing about places like that. Too many small shops have closed their doors.

 

[Scrolling Steve]

I have used Sloan's and Wood craft...Sloan's prices and shipping cost are better...I have never been disappointed in the quality of the woodcraft products , just a bit pricey .

[Rolf]

I use Sloans anytime I need anything thicker than 1/4. But for my 1/8 and 1/16 I have a local distributor and buy the full sheets.

[teachnlearn]

On 3/14/2019 at 10:48 AM, Scrappile said:

Do you have the tools to cut up 5' x 5' sheets?  I can get it by the sheet at local lumberyards, not the big box stores like Lowes and HD.  I always have them cut it in half so it is easier for me to transport and handle on my table saw when I get home.

I have a corded Rockwell 4 inch saw. It's now cordless. I also use there clamp stand which is heavy, stable, strong clamping and portable for apartments and outside. Use a mini saw or yours with a high tooth blade, make a track saw guide, if you saw a thin sheet put them between two scrape sheets or at least backed by a scrap sheet. RJF

Rockwell saw https://www.rockwelltools.com/saws-sanders/saws.html

Pick your homemade track saw guide https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=CAM%3D&search_query=diy+track+saw+guide

[teachnlearn]

On 3/14/2019 at 11:06 AM, octoolguy said:

Why did you limit your question to just the "Nice People"? You don't care about the where I buy mine? I'm crushed!

INSULATE GARAGE DOOR RJF

 

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[OCtoolguy]

12 minutes ago, teachnlearn said:

 

I have no garage door. I have no garage. LOL

 

[teachnlearn]

3 minutes ago, octoolguy said:

I have no garage door. I have no garage. LOL

 

You can still buy a cheap one and fit it in your place. RJF

https://www.amazon.com/Battat-Garage-Shape-Sorting-Toddlers/dp/B07BF27RP1/ref=sr_1_6?ascsubtag=1ba00-01000-a0049-win10-dsk00-nomod-us000-gatwy-feature-SEARC&keywords=toy+garage&qid=1552682195&s=gateway&sr=8-6&tag=amz-mkt-fox-us-20

[OCtoolguy]

35 minutes ago, teachnlearn said:

You can still buy a cheap one and fit it in your place. RJF

https://www.amazon.com/Battat-Garage-Shape-Sorting-Toddlers/dp/B07BF27RP1/ref=sr_1_6?ascsubtag=1ba00-01000-a0049-win10-dsk00-nomod-us000-gatwy-feature-SEARC&keywords=toy+garage&qid=1552682195&s=gateway&sr=8-6&tag=amz-mkt-fox-us-20

That's about all I have room for. Thanks.

 

[Gonzo]

I'm with Rockytime. Floor underlayment, looks and works just as good as BB.  And it is much much less expensive. 

[kmmcrafts]

I buy mine from a local lumber store that I get most of my lumber and many tools from.. http://theworkbench.com/.. Don't think they do online orders or ship items.. but anyway they have two locations one here in Michigan and one in Indiana.. They're about 30-35 mile from me.. but I typically buy enough to last me a good 6-10 months.. 

[Woodmaster1]

I get mine the same place as Kevin in Charlotte MI at Johnson's Workbench. I am going to class on crown boxes tomorrow and also stopping at Johnson's Workbench to pickup some Baltic Birch before going to the class.