Spalted Beech Timber

[Alexam]

What's a reasonable price to pay for a slab of spalted Beech measuring 2' x 1' x 4.5" as I don't really have any idea. Or 4 sheets of 1" x 2' x 1 ' Considering thatbit's about the size of 4 turning blanks? Would £40 - £50 or £60 be in the ball park?


Alex

 

[marcros]

i have not bought any, but I had a look on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?_odkw= ... d&_sacat=0

It is quite a big slab that you are looking for, which may add to the price, and I expect that the pricing will vary based on how "good" the spalting is.

£40-50 is probably about right.

 

[marcros]

also, be careful of your asthma when working it.

 

[Alexam]

Thanks for that. I wanted to have some assurance that I am not paying over the odds at £40, which I was pleased with, particularly when actually cut into the 1" planks that I often work with.

As it's the only one, is aNyone aware of a supplier of spalted beech timber planks that is handy to the West Midlands?

Appreciate the remark about safety. I do now wear my mask all the time and it has made a great difference.

Alex

 

[sneggysteve]

Hi Alex

Give Wentwood timber a call - nice day out for you - http://www.wentwoodtimbercentre.co.uk/

Spalted beech shown as £30 / cu foot plus vat. I work out the cost of your first piece to be £27.

I have bought oak / beech and others from there and they are very helpful.

Steve

 

[Alexam]

Thanks for that Steve.

It looks a good possibility as only 1.5 hours as against 2 hours to Yeoville and Yandle & son where there is another good choice. May give it a try sometime.

Alex