Asheville- Scrounger’s Paradise

[Mike Davis]

Wife and I vacationed in Asheville this week. One of the places we shopped was Scrounger’s Paradise.
The Owner, Mark is a super nice guy and fun to talk with. He started selling wood when a buyer for a large furniture manufacturer declined a shipment of Rosewood veneer. Mark made a bid on the carload and found himself instantly in the lumber business. He has been at it ever since. And he has made some fantastic finds that are available at 9 Hickman Drive in Asheville. We saw exotic table slabs up to 5 x 20 and many stacks of beautiful boards, panels, flooring, and all manner of esoteric materials. He also has the largest private collection of topographic maps in the Country. So, if you need unusual lumber or just want to kill a few hours looking at beautiful things go by and see this hidden gem.

 

[Westpacx3]

Wife and I vacationed in Asheville this week. One of the places we shopped was Scrounger’s Paradise.
The Owner, Mark is a super nice guy and fun to talk with. He started selling wood when a buyer for a large furniture manufacturer declined a shipment of Rosewood veneer. Mark made a bid on the carload and found himself instantly in the lumber business. He has been at it ever since. And he has made some fantastic finds that are available at 9 Hickman Drive in Asheville. We saw exotic table slabs up to 5 x 20 and many stacks of beautiful boards, panels, flooring, and all manner of esoteric materials. He also has the largest private collection of topographic maps in the Country. So, if you need unusual lumber or just want to kill a few hours looking at beautiful things go by and see this hidden gem.

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How is the pricing?

 

[Mike Davis]

It depends, small pieces are a little high, larger pieces are less than I have seen other places, there’s no cheap wood. Considering it is mostly exotic high end furniture wood I think fairly reasonable for what you are getting.

 

[J_Graham]

I think their stock changes a ton so the pricing may vary quite a bit. Additionally you can buy a diesel engine for your locomotive if it's still there!
Did they have any tools when you went @Mike Davis ?

 

[Mike Davis]

I think their stock changes a ton so the pricing may vary quite a bit. Additionally you can buy a diesel engine for your locomotive if it's still there!
Did they have any tools when you went @Mike Davis ?

A few rusty tools.

 

[McRabbet]

A great source of plywood and flooring materials. As Mike said, be aware of pricing, but he does have lots to drool over!

 

[BML]

Looks like a good find for the rare and unique

 

[Dee2]

Agree with Mike. Fun place to shop/browse.

 

[ashley_phil]

nice. would love to check that out sometime.

 

[cliff56]

Was there recently, amazing selection of exotic woods as well as native wood. Unbelievable slabs and amazing curiosities. Not cheap but some negotiation is possible. Mark is a character.

 

[ednl]

Been there... done that a few years ago. Picked up some very nice morado at a very nice price - at that time. But you better wear a respirator when working with morado.

 

[woodlaker2]

Been there too. Great palce to find that odd piece for a special project. Too bad it's 4 hrs+ away!

 

[MEdwards]

I have been there quite a few times. The inventory does vary quite a bit from visit to visit. However, some great wood available.