Wood blanks that look like slices of a log

[Scott Shepherd]

Greetings all, I have a customer request to do some engraving on wood blanks that look like slices of logs with the bark still on the edges. We've all seen them over the years, but I have no idea where to get them. The customer actually sent me link to laserbits, but every time I enter their site this morning, it just freezes and it's displaying some really odd index page that looks like jibberish to me.

Anyone have a source for pre-finished log slice blanks? Something like 8"-10" in width?

Thanks in advance!

[Scott Challoner]

I had a customer supply me some of those last year to make placeholders for his wedding. I think he got them from Etsy but I'm not sure. These were about 4" across with varying quality but they worked.

[Khalid Nazim]

These blanks are called live edge/living edge blanks. You can get them at your local lumber store.

[Mike Null]

Steve

I would post in the classified as I'm sure there are a lot of guys there who could help out.

[Prashun Patel]

Go to the Turner's Forum, and ask if anyone has a log they'll part with.

The only caveat is 'green' logs will want to split about the pith when cut that way unless carefully dried.

[Tony Lenkic]

Scott,

I purchased some of basswood slices like you described at local Walmart store. Give them a try.

[Jeff Belany]

I have bought them but don't remember where. Google Basswood plaques and got a few. Try:

wwwDOTstuff4paintingDOTcom

Jeff in northern Wisconsin

[Bruce Page]

I’m almost positive that I have seen them at Hobby Lobby, if you have one nearby.

[Steve Busey]

Just saw some basswood in our local Michaels store last week.

Google "basswood country round" for some other sources

[Darren Hollinrake]

Michaels and Amazon both sell the "Basswood Country Rounds" (Also available as planks) by Walnut Hollow. You can also get them from walnut hollow's website direct.

[Scott Shepherd]

Thanks everyone, I've gotten enough tips from this to quote the job, it's been quoted and we're waiting on the PO (only person quoting it!).

Thanks!

[Doug Novic]

The supplier to all is Walnut Hollow http://www.walnuthollow DOT com/store/items/basswood-country-round-/