Question:
George, you made a pair of Kitchen Tongs, where do you purchase maple or cherry wood 1 1/8″ thick?
Submitted by Terry
Answer:
In my area, Wisconsin, it’s pretty easy for me to get hardwoods that are 5/4” (1-1/4”) and 8/4” (2”) thick from my hardwood supplier.
I did a Google search for “wood turning blanks” and there were lots of matches. Turning blanks will be thick so, if you can’t find a hardwood supplier in your area, you can order turning blanks to get thick stock.
George
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I recently made a bunch of kitchen tongs using bamboo. I was able to purchase a box of bamboo flooring that was discontinued at Lowe’s. I then ran it on edge through the tablesaw to rip off the surface wood to make my blanks that were little over an 1/8 “ thick and 1 1/4 “wide.
Try Barrington Hardwoods, barringtonhardwoods.com
I buy my hardwood lumber online at Bairdbrothers.com. I get S4S hardwood. Maple and Cherry in various sizes.
George,I am brand new to woodworking. What basic tools (power and stationary) would you suggest to get started? I have none. Also, which would be ok to buy used vs new? I have a limited budget. Thank you for your great videos!