Timber for Butcher block top

[Shedman]

Not sure if this is the right place, but am looking to buy some american black walnut and either beech or rock maple for this project. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where might be the best place to do this please. All advice gratefully received, even if it suggests other timbers for the project!!

Many thanks in advance

Kevin

 

[JakeS]

Does anyone have any suggestions as to where might be the best place to do this please.

A local timber merchant who's friendly to low-volume sales to the general public, naturally! ;-)

If you mention where you are, odds are someone in your vicinity will be able to recommend one.

Otherwise, there are some who have websites and deliver (these guys spring to mind), and you'll find a surprising number of small-amounts-of-timber lots on eBay.

 

[Shedman]

In my excitement to post I forgot to mention I'm based near Kettering, Northamptonshire!!

Thank you JakeS

 

[Richard S]

Kevin
You could try Good Timber in Nether Heyford, Northampton. They are not the cheapest but heir stuff is usually good and they are retailers rather than merchants, so not quite so intimidating for hobbyists.
HTH
Richard

 

[JakeS]

Kettering, Northamptonshire

There may be nearer/better, but I've heard nothing but good things about Mac Timbers, who are just a few miles up the A43 from you.

 

[Shedman]

Thank you to both!! I'll have a chat with each.

Kind regards

Kevin

 

[marcros]

I came across this place online, earlier http://www.english-hardwoods.com/news.html

wont do american black walnut or maple, but you may get some native walnut and something else that is suitable from the offcuts or turning blanks.