Looking for some help

[DrD]

I have seen numerous photos of exquisite Curly Koa and Curly Mango, and have come up short in finding a reliable supplier for either. I live in the USA, and am not particularly keen on doing business with over-seas entities unless they come highly recommended. I'm looking for pen blanks (3/4 x 3/4 x 6) , knife scales (3/8 x 1 1/2 x 5) or larger blocks - I have very good re-saw capabilities. Any suggestions, references and particularly personal experiences are most welcomed.

Thanks,

DrD

 

[Robert Taylor]

I can reccomend Aaron at Laulau woodworks.com. Also on the AAW forum is a guy named Emiliano Achaval in Hawaai, whom I am sure could hook you up with some nice pieces.

 

[PatrickR]

I have purchased from hawaiitropicalhardwoods on eBay and will again. Shipping isn't bad.


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[gimpy]

Westpenn Hardwoods,
located in Hickory north car

 

[DrD]

Thanks @Robert Taylor, @PatrickR , and @gimpy, I'll follow up with each of your leads. We used to have a pretty decent place up in Memphis, Colco Lumber, but seems they've gone the way of the DoDo Bird.