Where to get blanks

[southern_leo]

Where do yall get blanks? I've read some use Green Valley Lumber and other use Got Wood. When I got on their sites the options looked very limited. Do I need to call? Also I'm assuming purchase kiln dried,  but those still show 6% moisture is that ok? Someone please help this newbie of where and what to buy. Also wood reccomendations for starting out. Thanks.

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[doublespurs21]

what kind of wood are you looking for???  aslo , what are you making pot calls, strikers  or box calls,,,  I have all kinds of dry boards,, maybe I can help you out,,,, PM   me and we can talk about it,,  chris

[southern_leo]

Pm sent

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[jasonlmartin]

Hi,
I am a new member to the forum and saw your post. If you are still looking for lumber, I supply a few call makers with Holly, Butternut, Chestnut, Black Limba, for box calls, and other species for pot calls and strikers. If you are interested, send an email to jasonlmartin100@gmail.com

[misfire]

And THAT is how you get wood! Once people know you make calls, you get all kinds of connections.

[southern_leo]

Hi,
I am a new member to the forum and saw your post. If you are still looking for lumber, I supply a few call makers with Holly, Butternut, Chestnut, Black Limba, for box calls, and other species for pot calls and strikers. If you are interested, send an email to jasonlmartin100@gmail.com

Awesome thank you. I found a good source or local lumber, for domestics only. I may contact you in the future for some options my local guy doesn't have. Right now I have enough for a little bit. But I will definitely holler at you in the future. Thanks again.

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[mastevt]

Stop by your local county extension office, and get a list of the saw mills in your area.  Pay them a visit.  I have 2 that I use.  Lots of times, I get free stuff that is of no use for anybody else.  Even spaulted  stuff.  I also find, cut and dry my own wood. 

[misfire]

Also try cabinet shops

[nitro]

Cormark International - Weaverville, NC

[pauld]

Cormark International - Weaverville, NC

My happy place!

[Lonehowl]

Man, I wish I had one of those close to me. Id be in Heaven. I have a small place I can handpick some stuff from, but otherwise  I like BellForest, they always have good stuff.
Mark

[NCbowjunkie]

Check out WestPenn hardwoods in Hickory N.C.

[New Yorker]

West Penn was my go to when they were out here in Olean, NY. Rocky will make sure you are well taken care of. I use eBay now for species that I can find in boards, and Bell Forest for hard to find striker blanks. Bell forest is also my reference for janka hardness and they give a bio for every species when you click on it.

[NCbowjunkie]

Rocky at West Penn does a great job, he has most any type wood that I'm looking for and a lot more . When I go shopping there I always grab one of the grocery buggies. I'm worse than my wife is at a big mall .  Good thing he is local for me.

[Disney]

Check out Griffin Exotic Woods. They will custom cut wood for you too. I'm not sure exactly what you need but give it a look. I also see you were told about West Penn Wood.