WTB Mopani and Manzanita large blanks

[dooley]

I am working on a project that will stay in an aquarium. Mopani and Manzanita are both suitable though difficult to find in large sizes, besides manzanita burls.

I am looking for pieces at least 3" wide and 1" thick for this project. I will need a bunch so bigger planks/slabs/logs are ideal.

Thanks!

 

[daniscool]

The best mopane I ever bought was from pro sono hardwoods in south africa. The only time I had a 100% yield on that much wood. (It is in tonewood quality though)

 

[ripjack13]

@Manzanitaman may have some. Been a lil while since he's been on. He is a newbie as well so I dont have any feedback on his deals.

 

[ripjack13]

Maybe @Burly Man

 

[Nature Man]

@gvwp

 

[Chemistry Fan]

Mopane Roots Lumber • Rare Woods USA

Indigenous to the southern region of Africa, the Mopane tree is known for its butterfly-shaped leaves — leaves which are initially a bright green color, later transforming into a cache of reds, oranges, and yellows, in the autumn season. The heartwood it produces is medium to darker brown in...

www.rarewoodsusa.com

 

[daveflutes]

If you're prepared to buy from the UK, Woodwise have some very large mopane blanks, for example

Mopane 110x110x800 mm MP64 - Woodwise UK

Mopane 110x110x800 mm

www.woodwiseuk.co.uk

Ryan got his mgurure from there.

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

MANZANITA MILLWORKS

LIVE EDGE SLABS AND FURNITURE

www.manzanitamillworks.com

You probably could get trimmings from someone like this for very little more than postage. They will have true bulk

 

[dooley]

Great sources thanks guys

 

[Big Ry]

Great sources thanks guys

Definitely check out Woodwise, like Dave said. They have flat rate shipping, which is crazy cheap for coming across the pond. I bought $1500+US worth of wood from them a couple months ago, including 3 live edge slabs, and shipping was a flat 35GBP. It looks like the rate has since bumped up to 70GBP, but for a larger order that is still a fantastic deal. Just watch the conversion rate from GBP to USD, as its about 1.4:1. And keep in mind you will need to pay duties on the order. I only paid $90US in duties, as Lee from Woodwise only claimed 400GBP worth of wood in the shipment. Duties for importing from the UK are much more reasonable than some other countries in and around Europe.

 

[Burly Man]

Maybe @Burly Man

Thanks @ripjack13 for mentioning. @dooley did you find what you needed already? I may have some pieces that will work. Are you looking to use these pieces as-is in their natural organic shapes or are you machining them into something? This will help me know what to offer if you’re still looking.