interesting web site

[Frank Fusco]

I stumbled on this web site while doing a search for some special wood.
Loaded with information and more links than can be counted.
http://www.woodweb.com/index.html

p.s. I'm looking for 8/4 figured maple for a gunstock

[Robert Mickley]

p.s. I'm looking for 8/4 figured maple for a gunstock

I'll have to call my sister but I may just be able to help you out there.

How big do you need it?

[Mike Weaver]

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p.s. I'm looking for 8/4 figured maple for a gunstock

Check out Paul Taran's Maple at: http://www.curlymaple.com/mlblanks.shtml

He has other outstanding maple, but those are bandsawn blanks.

-Mike

[Larry Fox]

http://www.hearnehardwoods.com/

[Frank Fusco]

Wow! I'll check them all out. 2"X6 to 8"X36". Thanks. :)

[Robert Mickley]

Wow! I'll check them all out. 2"X6 to 8"X36". Thanks. :)

ok maybe I'm dense here, I understand the 2x6 part
but 8x36?

[Mike Weaver]

ok maybe I'm dense here, I understand the 2x6 part
but 8x36?

I'm guessing for a longer stock with some drop for a traditional muzzleloader. (original post said 8/4 so these are likely the other dimensions).

Just a guess,
-Mike
PS I also second the Hearne Hardwoods as a source.

[Lee DeRaud]

ok maybe I'm dense here, I understand the 2x6 part
but 8x36?I read that as 2" thick, 6"-8" wide, 36" long.

[Frank Fusco]

I read that as 2" thick, 6"-8" wide, 36" long.

Yep. Long.

[Robert Mickley]

Thats what I was thinking just wanted to make sure

[Maurice Metzger]

Frank, Dunlap Hardwoods in Virginia specializes in gunstock blanks (among other things). I think the business was started primarily for gunstocks. I visited there when I was in Virginia recently, not sure if they are set up for internet sales:

http://www.dunlapwoodcrafts.com/stocks.htm

No connection, HTH,
Maurice