Curly maple suppliers?

[carlb40]

Does anyone know of any good uk suppliers of the above timber? I have tried google but i can only seem to find veneers or USA sellers.

I'm after good quality highly figured timber such as these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231174771701? ... 1436.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331142349263? ... 1436.l2649

I'm looking for something for plane handles/ knobs and other items. If not i guess i will just have to stump up the postage costs from the USA.

TIA

 

[vinnie_chip]

http://www.english-hardwoods.com
Try Nigel here, he's got some nice rippled sycamore similar to the pics you sent. Vinnie.

 

[vinnie_chip]

http://www.english-hardwoods.com
Try Nigel here, he's got some nice rippled sycamore similar to the pics you sent. Give him a call or better still take a drive to his yard. He's got lots of nice stuff but doesn't update his website very often. I think it's only an hours drive from Birmingham. Good luck, Vinnie.

 

[gasman]

I get my sycamore from Eynsham sawmills - about £40 a cube. If you look carefully in any sawmill you should find quarter sawn sycamore - take a little block plane with you which will reveal which bits have that amazing ripple / tiger striped effect. Just a thought
Mark

 

[carlb40]

Cheers i will have to call i guess.
At the moment i really only need a few pieces. Something like a 200mm x 35mm and a 50mm x 50mm at roughly 2ft long ish LOL

 

[vinnie_chip]

Give Nigel a call he's got the sizes your after. Good prices too.