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Tim Farrell
06-18-2009, 3:19 PM
I recently relocated to Long Island, NY (Northport) and am looking for some resources. Specifically, where to buy hardwoods, and where to buy tools and supplies. I had a Rockler close by in California and a few good hardwood suppliers. Any advice is appreciated. Tim
David North
06-18-2009, 3:31 PM
Try Roberts plywood for lumber $$$$
Rex Lumber also
Sunrise tools
Hit tools

David
george wilson
06-18-2009, 5:18 PM
If you don't mind going up to Whiteplains,Maurice Condon Boat Lumber Co. has a great selection of all kinds of hardwoods,and have been nice to deal with. They have ebony,mahogany,etc. Try googling them.
Richard Wolf
06-18-2009, 6:59 PM
Their are only three real hardwood suppliers on LI.
Roberts Plywood, very good selection, all species and thickness, nothing
over 12'. Located in Deer Park area.
J&A Lumber, used to be very good, selection has dwindled way down with
slow economy. Located in Ronkonkoma. More expensive than
Robert's.
Woodply, good selection, most expensive of the three. Located in Freeport.

Tools, Dynamite Tools, great tool store with
very large selection. Good to very good prices. http://www.dynamitetoolco.com/aboutus.asp

Richard
Peter Pedisich
06-18-2009, 8:41 PM
Tim,

Hi, I'll second Richard's recommendation for Dynamite tool - not far from Northport.
Also, Ace Tool in Wantagh (not ace hardware) http://www.acetoolonline.com/

At work we get lots from Roberts Plywood, my previous job from J&A.

Good Luck,

Pete
Tim Farrell
06-19-2009, 9:31 AM
Teriffic, thanks for the resources. I'll check them out this weekend. Finally got my shop together in my new place and ready to get back to work!
Roger Benton
06-23-2009, 1:18 PM
in addition to robert's ply, try adriatic lumber in east new york for hardwoods. also, rosenzweig in the bronx... i use adriatic first if possible but rosenzweig has wenge, ebony, and other interesting species as well as large sizes of more common hardwoods. both places let you pick through the stacks if you want/need to.
Roger Benton
06-23-2009, 1:20 PM
oh and for hand tools definitely check out tools for working wood, in brooklyn. toolsforworkingwood.com