does anyone have a retail source for sitka spruce billets? obviously i can easily find tops already milled, but i would like to cut my own.
thanks
b
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| Author: | brenbrenCT [ Thu May 20, 2010 9:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | sitka spruce billets |
does anyone have a retail source for sitka spruce billets? obviously i can easily find tops already milled, but i would like to cut my own. thanks b |
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| Author: | Phil Marino [ Thu May 20, 2010 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sitka spruce billets |
I bought an englemann billet on ebay a couple of years ago ( and some bracewood) that I was very happy with. I haven't seen any sitka billets recently, but you might want to check from time to time. Phil Marino |
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| Author: | brenbrenCT [ Thu May 20, 2010 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sitka spruce billets |
thanks Phil! |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Thu May 20, 2010 10:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sitka spruce billets |
b: Alaskan Tonewood and Last Frontier Tonewood. Have not used either one so your on your own. Tom |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Thu May 20, 2010 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sitka spruce billets |
Try Orca Island Not sure about the spelling. Go to www.luth.org & view the suppliers list. Or give Shane at HighMountain a e-mail. His wood is great! Mike Mike |
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| Author: | devincox [ Thu May 20, 2010 3:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sitka spruce billets |
Having lost money to John at Alaskan Tonewoods, I will advise anyone to stay clear. Just google that company name and you will get a bunch of simliar stories. If you get good wood or even wood from that guy, it was an act of God and no intent of John's. Devin |
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| Author: | Arnt Rian [ Thu May 20, 2010 6:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sitka spruce billets |
I don't use much sitka, but I have some from Brent Cole at Alaska Specialty Woods that is quite nice. I don't know if he sells billets, but you could ask him. Oh, and he is certainly a honest, stand-up guy! http://www.alaskawoods.com/ |
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| Author: | Darrel Friesen [ Thu May 20, 2010 7:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sitka spruce billets |
Don at Grandpa's Workshop could more than likely help you as well. A great guy to deal with. http://www.grandpasworkshop.com/contact_us.htm |
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| Author: | GW20 [ Thu May 20, 2010 8:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sitka spruce billets |
I bought 3 tops from Brent at Alaska specialty woods. He sure does seem to be a stand up guy but I'm new to this guitar building so what do I know. Just that he treated me right and called me to make sure i got what I needed. Shane will be getting a bit of biz from me for the brace wood and a top or two just so I can see the difference in suppliers. Jerry |
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| Author: | GW20 [ Thu May 20, 2010 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sitka spruce billets |
I bought 3 tops from Brent at Alaska specialty woods. He sure does seem to be a stand up guy but I'm new to this guitar building so what do I know. Just that he treated me right and called me to make sure i got what I needed. Shane will be getting a bit of biz from me for the brace wood and a top or two just so I can see the difference in suppliers. Jerry |
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| Author: | brenbrenCT [ Fri May 21, 2010 7:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sitka spruce billets |
thanks guys. shane, i would probably just buy your tops. i'm going to get my resawing fix when i cut down a spruce tree this winter. i'll be resawing until sawdust is coming out of my *** b |
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