Wood Source in SE Michigan / NW Ohio

[Kirk McMenamin]

Hello! I have recently joined SAPFM and am looking forward to future interactions and learning more about period furniture making. I do have a question about where are some good sources that have furniture grade lumber in the area (Detroit / Toledo)? For smaller projects I have gotten some limited board feed from Homestead in Allen Park as well as some decent Poplar from General Hardwood in Detroit (for secondary wood on a Highboy I am working on). I ended up driving out to Pennsylvania to get the wide board and 12/4 Mahogany I needed for the project, but would prefer to find a closer source for the future. Any suggestions?

 

[Steve Coulter]

Kirk: That Highboy is looking great! Finding quality hardwood is a constant battle for many of us and eventually I hope that we can create an updatable reference of suppliers ,by area, on the website. In the meantime you might use the members directory and search for members for the Great Lakes Chapter. I'm sure some live near by and you can email them for their advise concerning local hardwood suppliers. I don't share email of members on the forum as the forums can be viewed by anyone including non members.

There is a new feature on the website, in the member's only section, "BENCH." It will open up a plethora of resources for you including the ability to post projects in progress. Your high boy would be of interest to many of members as you progress in the build. Please, consider posting pictures.

 

[Dennis Heyza]

Kirk,

Your best options for 'full service' suppliers with quality stock are Armstrong Lumber in Milford and Johnson's Workbench in Charlotte, the former typically being more expensive than the latter. Check their websites for details and hours. Hope to see you at our next meeting in November.

P.S. the highboy looks great!

 

[Kirk McMenamin]

Thank you for the responses Steve and Dennis. I will certainly check those two out.

 

[jsawduste]

Standard Wood Products

Steve, a retired Woodshop teacher has his own mill and kiln. While you won't find mahogany you will find an abundance of domestic hardwoods. Many of which are figured.

810-346-2124

15550 Jeddo Rd
Brown City, Mi. 48416

Steve is just a bit North of 69 and makes up for the rive with very competitive prices.

 

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