Everett
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Has any one in this group purchased from Cousieau wood products? They are located in the state of Maine. They sell spectraply.
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Charlie_W
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Some club members have purchased from them....no issues that I've heard.
Do watch for their sales.....that really cuts the price especially on a mix box if colors aren't a concern.
Do watch for their sales.....that really cuts the price especially on a mix box if colors aren't a concern.
mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
I have been very happy with my purchases from Cousineau. Both larger blocks as well as pen blanks.
jttheclockman
Member
I buy from them all the time and have no problems. Good quality. The spectraply woods are great. I even bought sheets of color from them and here is an example of what I make from them sheets. Some time in the summer when they have a sale on sheets again I will be ordering more. Get on their mailing list and watch for specials.
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greenacres2
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I've bought from them several times--interesting product and good service. Even their solid wood turning stock is good. As mentioned, watch for their specials as they are usually very good buys. Shipping costs are a bit on the high side (in my opinion), so the "free shipping" sales are very good times for me to stock up.
@jttheclockman I love those baskets every time i see the pictures!! Thanks for a taste of spring, and the reminder that Easter is coming soon (and we'll survive winter!!)
earl
@jttheclockman I love those baskets every time i see the pictures!! Thanks for a taste of spring, and the reminder that Easter is coming soon (and we'll survive winter!!)
earl
If you do a search for all threads with "Cousineau" in the title of the thread, you will find 7 or so threads with no complaints about the products they sell. . I saw one thread with concern about the cost of shipping, but that is a totally different matter and you may be able to choose your shipping method to reduce that cost. . I just see, in the posting here directly above this one of mine, another expression of concern about shipping cost.
Generally, it seems, people are well satisfied with the products ... and that goes for me also. . I have nothing but praise for their products based on quite a few pens that I have made from their Spectraply line.
Generally, it seems, people are well satisfied with the products ... and that goes for me also. . I have nothing but praise for their products based on quite a few pens that I have made from their Spectraply line.
Everett
Member
I have a problem with them. I've reached out 3 times and have not received any response. I'm asking because I did catch a sale from them and how I cant get any tracking information ofmr confirmation of my order from them. It has been a week now.
jttheclockman
Member
How are you doing it?/ The best way to ever get action is to pick the phone up and call anyone at any time if having a problem. I have communicated with the email and phone and never had a problem. They do run pen blank sales as well as bottle opener blanks and have taken part in them and great quality and got shipped on time. Also they run free shipping at time too. Shipping costs are going up all over the place from all carriers so not much you can do except when free shipping is offered take advantage.
Everett
Member
I've emailed them. Posted a question on there fb page and I have im'ed then via fb and have gotten no response.
John Murray
Member
I ordered from them about a month ago without any issue. I did not get any tracking info either but my package showed up about a week to 10 days after my order.
MRDucks2
Member
I ordered from them last year and received a notice they had to make what I ordered so lead time would be a little longer but had no issues. I would buy from them again.
gbpens
Member
I have purchased several items on sale at reasonable prices and quick shipping. However, Spectraply does not have the infusion of resin that Dymnond wood did which means it is less dense and does not polish out as well. Once you adjust to that with a finish it is a decent product. In talking to them they are very accommodating and easy to work with.
Bryguy
Member
I use a lot of Spectraply. I love it, customers love it. Great company to work with.
MTViper
Member
Have been ordering from them for years. They are great to deal with, especially on the phone. I try to buy when they have a sale and I keep some of their turning blanks in stock in various sizes and colors so it's handy when I need it. I've used it in just about everything I turn. Very popular with customers too.
TellicoTurning
Member
I've been dealing with them almost as long as they have been in business... actually talked with Curtis about becoming a distributor in my area... never completed the deal and think he either left the company or was bought out... really nice guy to work with.
I try to keep a few of their 3x3x12 blocks on hand to use in my pepper mills.... I can cut one up into multiple pieces and segment them in with another wood... lots of compliments on the mills and quite a few sales as well. I definitely watch their sales and take advantage when I can.
I try to keep a few of their 3x3x12 blocks on hand to use in my pepper mills.... I can cut one up into multiple pieces and segment them in with another wood... lots of compliments on the mills and quite a few sales as well. I definitely watch their sales and take advantage when I can.
Everett
Member
Update. They have reached out to me. And have worked the issues out. Im.looking forward to working with the product.