Timber sources in Melbourne

[Jai]

I'v started tinkering with some simple woodwork recently, and I'm having difficulty sourcing reasonable small chunks of timber. I'm not looking for dining-table sized slabs of redgum, but it would be nice to be able to find something other than pine. Can anyone recommend a source for small, ad-hoc bits of interesting timber that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Doesn't have to be dressed, although that would be nice. Chopping board sized or smaller offcuts, I guess - small boxes, knife handles, that's the sort of thing I'm looking at.

[Zac Faragher]

If you're able to make it out to Springvale, I know Carbatec has various boards available for sale. Not sure how reasonable the prices are, but you could always give them a call.

https://www.carbatec.com.au/

-Zac F

On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 1:52 PM, Jai <tygg...@gmail.com> wrote:

I'v started tinkering with some simple woodwork recently, and I'm having difficulty sourcing reasonable small chunks of timber. I'm not looking for dining-table sized slabs of redgum, but it would be nice to be able to find something other than pine. Can anyone recommend a source for small, ad-hoc bits of interesting timber that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Doesn't have to be dressed, although that would be nice. Chopping board sized or smaller offcuts, I guess - small boxes, knife handles, that's the sort of thing I'm looking at.

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[Rob B]

Many cabinet makers have scrap bins out front in Campbellfeild and I laminate many bitz to save paying Bunnings hardwood prices. Also go to dressing up some pallet materials when required (friend has a thicknesser). Look for opportunities. 

Regards Rob B

On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 4:16 PM, Zac Faragher <elvis...@gmail.com> wrote:

If you're able to make it out to Springvale, I know Carbatec has various boards available for sale. Not sure how reasonable the prices are, but you could always give them a call.

https://www.carbatec.com.au/

-Zac F

On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 1:52 PM, Jai <tygg...@gmail.com> wrote:

I'v started tinkering with some simple woodwork recently, and I'm having difficulty sourcing reasonable small chunks of timber. I'm not looking for dining-table sized slabs of redgum, but it would be nice to be able to find something other than pine. Can anyone recommend a source for small, ad-hoc bits of interesting timber that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Doesn't have to be dressed, although that would be nice. Chopping board sized or smaller offcuts, I guess - small boxes, knife handles, that's the sort of thing I'm looking at.

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