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Anthony Armijo
 Post subject: Alaskan Yellow Cedar
PostPosted: Thu Dec 23, 2010 4:43 pm 
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I am looking for Alaskan Yellow Cedar dimensioned to sides for Classical guitars but I have the ability to resaw if necessary. All suppliers I have spoken to only sell this wood for tops. I am using it to line the inside of the guitar sides (John Bogdanovich method). The wood needs to be at least 35 inches in length. I can by from J Bogdanovich but prices are very expensive. I figure there has to be another source for this wood even if it is rough sawn billets. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Darrel Friesen
 Post subject: Re: Alaskan Yellow Cedar
PostPosted: Thu Dec 23, 2010 5:38 pm 
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Shane Neifer at High Mountain Tonewood may have some. Alaska Tonewoods is another source.
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Tim L
 Post subject: Re: Alaskan Yellow Cedar
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Jackel Hardwood in Watsonville or Gilmer in Portland both stock Yellow Cedar. It won't be a rack of side wood though. One would need to sort through the stack to find what you want and I have absolutely no idea how one would count growth rings on that wood. Love the smell and machines like butter. Good Luck.

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JohnAbercrombie
 Post subject: Re: Alaskan Yellow Cedar
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If you can resaw, you should be able to find yellow cedar fairly easily.

I know that A&M do a lot of mail-order business, and they would probably pull quartered or rift stock for you.
http://www.amwoodinc.com/pricelist.aspx?x=WUTitHcQkRhZXRIEGUtGKw%3d%3d

Westwind also stocks Yellow Cedar...might be worth a call...
http://www.westwindhardwood.com/price_boat.php

John
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 Post subject: Re: Alaskan Yellow Cedar
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Try here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/AA-GRADE-CYPRESS-GU ... 2a0cdd5229

I have purchased cypress from this guy; I like trading with him.

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JohnAbercrombie
 Post subject: Re: Alaskan Yellow Cedar
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ChrisC wrote:
Try here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/AA-GRADE-CYPRESS-GU ... 2a0cdd5229

I have purchased cypress from this guy; I like trading with him.

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He's on Vancouver Island- I've dealt with him and he is a good guy and trustworthy seller.
If you email him he could probably find you what you need.
John
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 Post subject: Re: Alaskan Yellow Cedar
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I just took a look at Bogdonavich's site. It appears to me that what he's selling is Alaskan Yellow Cedar
veneer. Of course you can get it cheaper elsewhere from a veneer retailer. Check Constantine's in New York
first because they sell shorts: 36" long.
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Mitch Johnson
 Post subject: Re: Alaskan Yellow Cedar
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http://www.fine-woods.com/id1603.html

There's two sets at 40 a piece here. I've dealt with him quite a bit through ebay and everything I get is better than I would have hoped for.
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JohnAbercrombie
 Post subject: Re: Alaskan Yellow Cedar
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Mitch Johnson wrote:
http://www.fine-woods.com/id1603.html

There's two sets at 40 a piece here. I've dealt with him quite a bit through ebay and everything I get is better than I would have hoped for.


I've dealt with him as well- good seller.
Definitely email these guys to ask about sides only, orphans, etc. Most sawyers have lots of extras piled up; the prices should be 'right' as well.

John
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Anthony Armijo
 Post subject: Re: Alaskan Yellow Cedar
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Thank you everyone for the info. I knew this would be the place to find what I needed. Everyone have a great holiday. Thanks again.
Anthony
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