wtb quilted mahogany lumber

[mahogany]

looking to buy quilted mahogany lumber, at least 7 1/2 in wide x 19 in length, consider all species but prefer south american

 

[KenOfCary]

Not sure what you mean by quilted - probably my ignorance. Do you have an example picture of what you're looking for.

 

[Jeremy Scuteri]

Not sure what you mean by quilted - probably my ignorance. Do you have an example picture of what you're looking for.

https://www.google.com/search?q=qui...&ved=0CC4QsAQ&biw=1920&bih=947&dpr=1#imgdii=_

 

[Jeff]

Hearne Hardwoods offers both African and Genuine mahogany. I don't know their definition of "genuine".

http://www.hearnehardwoods.com/hard...an_mahogany_lumber/african_mahogany_wood.html

 

[Jeff]

The Hardwood Store is local.

http://hardwoodstore.com/specialty-woods-exotic-woods

 

[mahogany]

thanks all members. probably did not post this in right place? quilted mahogany is difficult to find. always looking.

 

[tarheelz]

I learn something every day. Wow!

About the The Tree
http://familywoodworking.org/forums...ILTED-MAHOGANY-quot-THE-TREE-quot-GOING-Going

The 1985 Fine Woodworking Story:
http://oldsite.gotfolk.com/artists/mermerguitars/documents/321_5551_QuiltedMahogany.pdf

http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?10096-Quilted-Mahogany-Top

http://www.rtaylorguitars.com/Woods-Backs-Sides-08.aspx

 

[bluedawg76]

What about Chris (srhardwoods)? Got some very nice SA mahogany from him a few months ago.

http://somertonridgehardwoods.com/

 

[mahogany]

THE TREE, WOW, if i could go back to the 90,s id have a stack, just to look at. Its that wood that quilted mahogany is my favorite wood, plus sound qualities....

 

[wghatcher]

I also wish I could use the way back machine to buy up some mahogany from The Tree. I actually have a small Ukulele set from the tree. Wish I could afford a larger set, but the price has really jumped up - as noted in some of the articles above.

 

[mahogany]

the tree, piece on ebay now,dont think i can afford

 

[Tarhead]

Not exactly lumber but if you've got the money... my calculator can't go as high as the BdFt on these...:swoon:

http://www.alliedlutherie.com/weekly4.htm#QUILTED_MAHOGANY

 

[NightOwl]

This was a set from the tree that was listed on a luthiers forum a few months ago , and he said this - "I've been asking and getting $5000. I've sold 3 sets in two days."



and he had this set at 3500, didnt take long to mark it sold

 

[red]

Wow that is some nice (and wild) grain!

Red

 

[Mark Gottesman]

I've been reading this thread and am just amazed. For the pieces being sold to luthiers I wonder how many of these sets actually end up in an instrument and how many go up for sale when the owner dies and the shop is cleared. I know I've got a small piece or two that are waiting for when my skill increases and the right project. At the rate I'm going it is going to be awhile before that happens. The wood is beyond amazing, but how much does a guitar made with this stuff cost? Also, how stable is a piece with grain like that? I would also worry about the strength and guess that they would be used as back plates rather that fronts.

 

[mahogany]

THE TREE wood is amazing, little out of my price range, if i bought some to make guitar , i wouldnt sell it, i did however for 130 bf of 2A Quilted mah, should have couple of weeks, try an post some pixs when it gets here, an one guitar i built from quilt mah bought of furniture maker in erie pa, think he has lot more, but lost his contact info....

 

[mahogany]

just received 40-50 board foot( 6 boards total) of 2A-3A from maksman woods in new jersey, long story, but looks real nice and good price. Will make some beautiful guitar bodies. Think il center seam couple boards or resaw into 1/2, 1/4 inch tops???how do post pics to this thread? il try get some pics up

 

[Obxwoody]

just received 40-50 board foot( 6 boards total) of 2A-3A from maksman woods in new jersey, long story, but looks real nice and good price. Will make some beautiful guitar bodies. Think il center seam couple boards or resaw into 1/2, 1/4 inch tops???how do post pics to this thread? il try get some pics up

Silly question but might I ask how much shipping was? (Or maybe as a percentage of the wood price too, to still be do able...) I guess if you aren't selling them, almost any price is do able lol...

i was considering ordering some wood and having it shipped, but haven't even checked into that...I have a mental block that it will add too much cost...

 

[mahogany]

shipping was 130.00 and it was 120 pounds. dont want to sell right now but mite sell few boards in future,