Bottle stopper blanks?

[JWW]

Where do you guys/gals get your natural wood stopper blanks? I'm looking mainly for domestics in the range of 2"x2" or larger.

 

[kent4Him]

Either ebay or more preferrably, from members here. I've got some Bolvian Rosewood I'd be willing to sell but I think it is only 1.5x1.5.

I also buy at wood shows, Rockler, and Woodcraft when I have a coupon or they are on sale. Usually buy long turning stock and cut to the desired length.

 

[broitblat]

John,

Here are a few sources off the top of my head:

CSUSA has a variety of spindle blanks you can get in that size.

Also, try Dale "the burl guy" for domestic and Aussie burls (http://www.dale-the-burl-guy.com/stoppers1)

NW Woodturner has a good selection of pre-cut blanks http://www.nwwoodturner.com/products.asp?cat=14

And watch our classifieds -- I think a number of the members sell blanks in sizes suitable for stoppers.

-Barry

 

[maxwell_smart007]

Dale has some great wood, as DocStram recently attested to in his thank-you posting...

Another of my all-time favourite bottle stopper blank suppliers is Chris (Kalai)...received GREAT wood from both of these suppliers - you won't be dissapointed!!

Andrew

 

[GBusardo]

I think Big Rob still has some stopper blanks, He has always done right by me.
http://www.penturners.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=15047&whichpage=1

Chris (Kalai) has some great wood too
http://www.koawoodhawaii.com/

It would be hard to go wrong buying wood from most of the people here

 

[jimwill48]

Any place that sells hardwood. Just buy some 8/4 stock and cut your own...a 8/4 x 6 inch x 3ft plank would be 6 bf and would be enough for appox 50 plus bottle stopper blanks....jw

Originally posted by JWW

Where do you guys/gals get your natural wood stopper blanks? I'm looking mainly for domestics in the range of 2"x2" or larger.

 

[DKF]

For burl I would look no further than one of our members, Nolan...n4631x...

 

[JWW]

Thanks all!

As usual some very good answers and ideas!