PNW Black Locust Supplier?

[bott]

For the trunnel refastening of my boat, I am now in search of someplace to get black locust lumber from. I didn't think it would be this hard, but Edensaw, Crosscut, Rockler, Blackstock... all a bust and have no suggestions. :(

Does anybody have any resources in/around Seattle, of the pacific northwest in general, for black locust stock.

I need it for making ~3x3/8" trunnels, so plank or frame quality legnths are not necessary. I really only need roughly 4 BF of 4/4.

Thanks!

[yorgie]

I have several short 18"-30" aprox blocks that I'd be happy to trade for some fine PNW beverages.I live just 20 minutes north of the Pacific border crossing.

Chris

[Lew Barrett]

Hard to beat wood for beer, but did you check with Crosscut?

[bott]

Hard to beat wood for beer, but did you check with Crosscut?

Yeah, they just looked at me funny. And nothing from Edensaw either.

It seems strange that a wood that grows very well around this area is so hard to find commercially...

[Spokaloo]

Try looking on the Eastside. We have a strong abundance over here, places like Windsor Ply will get it on occasion, or just try a few local sawmills. One in particular that comes to mind is in Chewelah. Otherwise, I know where theres a stand of a couple, I have a chainsaw........

[Nicholas Carey]

Have you tried Compton Lumber down on 1st Avenue South? Or the Ace Hardware/Home Builder's Center (http://ace.adzmar.com/details.htm?address=&city=&state=&zip=98117&store=6071&lat=47.65482&lon=-122.371239) on Nickerson by the Ballard Bridge?

Both of them carry hardwoods.

[Phillip Allen]

Black locust is common in Arkansas...perhaps you can find a hardwood supplier here...try White River Hardwoods http://www.mouldings.com/index.html

[Bob Cleek]

I tell ya, it's enough to make you cry!

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/zip/187380990.html