check out cabinet shops, they may have scraps, old pallets work well too. I have used them before.
I AGREE. You could check out local cabinet shops, or old pallets. some pallets have some nice wood. I have made a few things from them.
I have been able to spend quite a bit of time in the shop this last week and most of the weekend. Working on a large Christmas order for friends in Tennessee. I'm making sure it's done ahead of time as we are going there for thanksgiving and will be taking it all with us. She ordered these four boxes are for her granddaughters. They are cut from box elder and cherry. She also wanted a box for her grandson for his lego people. This one is made from maple and purpleheart.