Source for drawer box hardwood?

[Dennis Templeton]

Hi;

Several years ago I got about 100# of random width 1/2 cherry shorts that were sold cheap ($1 / SF) because they were mainly sapwood. This has kept me in material for dt drawer boxes, but I am running out. The former source doesn't return email queries.

Does anyone know a source for this kind of material? Hardwood, mainly straight grained, prefer 1/2 or 5/8, 4-6" wide by 20"+ I would think that lots of manufacturers would have this for the cost of hauling it away...

thanks

Dennis

[Gary Keedwell]

Can't help you with that. I think 90% of my drawers are made with poplar. Plenty strong, inexpensive and relatively stable. Although, like you, I'll grab some short lengths of good hardwood that is laying around.
Gary

[Jamie Buxton]

Where are you? My local source may not do you any good.

[Jim Becker]

I mill my own from 8/4 poplar...resaw into three equal thickness strips after face jointing and then thickness to 1/2". Some hardwood dealers to stock 1/2" material, but it tends to be expensive per board foot as compared to milling it in the shop.