Resources for wood scroll saw hobby

[dvickers]

I'm new to scroll saw hobby and have been using very inexpensive or even free pallet wood to test different blades and learn how to work my cutting. But now I'm wanting to find some different wood and can't seem to locate any resources in my local area. (Kansas City area ). Where do most find these different wood types?

[Jim Finn]

I do not use it myself but hobby shops usually carry 1/8" plywood that can be used in doing fretwork.  They call it "aircraft plywood".  Lowes and Home Depot carry 1/2" aspen, in short pieces, also.

[Larry A. Blakely]

This is where I get mine. Plenty of exotic wood remnants and BB plywood.

 

http://www.metrohardwoodsinc.com

Edited December 20, 2015 by Lorenzo

[ONELUNG]

get mine at Hardwood haven in Lincoln Nebraska   sells all hard wood     and hard wood only  Baltic birch ply     Zebra    Purple Heart   red oak   white oak ,walnut   etc.     very nice shop and huge selection of hardwoods    Jerry

[bandaideman]

Can be ordered on line, check local saw mills, watch the side of the road for tossed out solid wood pieces. Check dumpsters near construction sites. make stuff give to friends and some times they will give you shelves or other wood they don't want and you can make something nice. I use Menard's as well as Lowes or Home depot. My favorite wood is free. 

[DonR]

I use Sloans and Ocooch Hardwoods. Both have good quality hardwood and plywood and both give great service.

 

http://www.ocoochhardwoods.com/

http://www.sloanswoodshop.com/

 

Don R

[Sorcier]

I look at Home Depot's culled lumber bin, I get the pieces for 70% off or free.  I have 2 cabinet makers in the area.  I check their dumpsters if closed or stop in if open.  I usually able to get several very nice pieces each trip. 

 

Ward

[rjR]

Even the local fencing company that builds wooden fences may let you raid the dumpster!

 

Just ask them-- fence cedar can be planned and sanded to become very pretty and usable for any hings!

[amazingkevin]

Cabinet shops throw aways, Apartment complexes end of the month move out generate good furniture wood, yard sale wooden items ,bulk pick up days in neighborhoods, is my wood of choice ,Free!

 

I'm new to scroll saw hobby and have been using very inexpensive or even free pallet wood to test different blades and learn how to work my cutting. But now I'm wanting to find some different wood and can't seem to locate any resources in my local area. (Kansas City area ). Where do most find these different wood types?

[dvickers]

all great ideas and this really helps me think outside of the box for additional resources.

thank you all

[dvickers]

Lorenzo, thanks for the local resource in our area.  That is just a short drive across the state line for me.

[LarryEA]

Search Kansas City for "lumber companies Baltic Birch". or for "luan (sometimes spelled LAUAN)

Many of them have cut offs and scraps they sell discounted.

[tomsteve]

check woodfinder.com

http://www.woodfinder.com

[Phantom Scroller]

I don't think I have ever paid for wood except logs for the fire and I even use that. You'll be surprised what turns up when you ask about and what people have in there sheds and downed trees or throwing out cupboard wardrobes, tables and my favourite kitchen work tops in solid wood etc.

 I'm like stig of the dump! but I have bought a sheet of 1/4  birch ply once until I found a company throwing out birch ply large boxes to take apart. The bandsaw is very versatile for cutting logs. Roly

[heppnerguy]

Has anyone  tried Etsy and then thin boards, on the sight.. they have a lot to offer and best of all, they only charge $7.50 for shipping, even if you buy a large amount of wood.

 

Dick

heppnerguy