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guy laizure

07-21-2018, 6:09 PM

I am looking for koa for some platters for a wedding.12x12x2 Anyone know of a source in Hawaii.Also open to other native species from Hawaii.

Kyle Iwamoto

07-22-2018, 1:02 AM

Where are you located? That info could help tremendously.
Try Google. I know 2 places, Winkler woods and Kamuela hardwoods.

John Sincerbeaux

07-22-2018, 2:02 AM

Hearn Hardwoods online.

Kyle, where is Kamuelahardwoods located? I never had any luck with Winkler.

Larry Frank

07-22-2018, 8:03 AM

Aloha Woods in Kona on the Big Island. I have visited this place and had Kia shipped back. Really nice folks to deal with.

Kyle Iwamoto

07-22-2018, 8:22 PM

Hearn Hardwoods online.

Kyle, where is Kamuelahardwoods located? I never had any luck with Winkler.

Kamuela is in Waimea on the Big Island. It appears that he ships is why I listed them.
Has Winkler gone downhill? I dealt with them and was very happy before. From the looks of his site though, he seems to be concentrating on tone woods and not "lumber". My apologies.