Getting hold of hardwood

[RickH]

I often see posts on people selling cutting boards or similar made of glued-up strips of hardwood ... Maple, Acacia, Cherry, Walnut
I's like to make a couple of these in a custom size.

Anybody know of a good source for such woods, my local timber merchants have loads of structural materials, sheet ply etc., but nothing like this.

 

[big-all]

anybody having a kitchen fitted near by sink and cooker cut outs are free [or low value]

or b&Q and look in the offcut bin

 

[bernardgreen]

A cabinet maker would know where to obtain good quality hardwoods.

 

[DAZB]

Try these .....

Solid Hardwood Hobby and Project Packs

Our hardwood hobby and project packs are popular among wood hobbyists and woodworkers. A selection of assorted timbers for woodworking.

www.britishhardwoods.co.uk

or look up these woodturning suppliers among others as they do the type of timbers you are after......

Wood Turning Supplies and Blanks - Turners Retreat

Wood turning blanks and species from every corner of the world - available from our timber store and online. Available in various shapes and sizes.

www.turners-retreat.co.uk

and....
https://exotichardwoodsukltd.com/product-category/woodturning-blanks/

You can also search eBay as they are some available and they may be local to you.

 

[cdbe]

I bought a used oak dining table off eBay as a source of materials.

 

[foxhole]

They are off cuts from kitchen worktops, lots for sale or free on Facebook marketplace.