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    Woodworking Materials

    Online resources for wood, glues, sandpaper, finishes, and more

    By Fine Woodworking editors #200–Sept/Oct 2008 Issue
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    Glues, Sandpaper, Finishes, & Related Equipment

     

    Binks Sames Corporation
    Offers tools and solutions for finishing needs as well as technical support, related literature, and training information

    Bloxygen
    This product uses pressurized, inert gases to prevent finishing liquids from hardening during storage

    Briwax
    Sells an extensive range of wood care and restoration products for fine furniture, antiques, unfinished furniture, and fine woodcrafts

    Fine Furniture Finishing
    From Fine Woodworking author David Sorg, this site distributes how-to DVDs on faux finishing, antiquing, clear finishes, and decorative painting

    Fine Paints of Europe
    Among its offerings, this company sells paints, primers, and varnish from Holland and brushes from Italy

    Franklin International
    Homepage for the makers of Titebond quality wood glue and adhesive

    Fuji Industrial Spray Equipment
    Manufactures HVLP paint spraying equipment, self-contained low pressure spray systems, and related parts/accessories

    Klingspor’s Sanding
    Online catalog for professional sanding and woodworking products; site includes listings of woodturning clubs and store locations

    Minwax
    Online sourcebook features staining products, project plans, articles, instructional resources, and a calendar of finishing events

    Olympic
    Maker of a broad selection of stain and paint products, with online how-to guides and expert advice

    Target Coatings, Inc.
    Online catalog for Target and Oxford brand Waterborne Wood Finishes; discussion forum and wood finishing blog also available

    U-Beaut Polishes
    The homepage for this Australia-based maker of wood finishes includes an online catalog, a special events list, and supplier listings

    United Gilsonite Laboratories
    Sells ZAR wood finishes and exterior stains, UGL caulks and sealants; site includes information on project maintenance and repair

    Waterlox Coatings
    Makers of premium wood sealers and finishes  hand made from Tung oil; Web page features extensive list of frequently asked questions

     

    Hardware

    7 Corners Hardware
    Online catalog of over 15,000 items for the woodworker

    Ball and Ball
    Online catalog of metal hardware reproductions based on 18th- and 19th-century items; site features several product galleries

    Doug Mockett & Company, Inc.
    Retailer of furniture hardware; site includes trade show schedules and newsletter sign-up

    Faering Design
    North American distributor for copper fasteners, boat nails, rivets, clench nails, and threaded and decoration nails from Scandinavia, the UK, and domestic manufacturers

    Highland Woodworking
    Sells fine woodworking tools and offers woodworking seminars and classes, related articles and tips, and a blog

    Horton Brasses, Inc.
    Connecticut-based maker of over 1,000 different pieces of fine reproduction cabinet and furniture hardware

    Jamestown Distributors
    Offers tools, abrasives, adhesives, building supplies, and instructional videos for woodworking, boatbuilding and construction

    Mac’s Inc.
    Homepage features information on store locations and Ebay auctions of fasteners and tools

    Londonderry Brasses
    Makers of antique furniture hardware for period American furniture dating from 1680 to 1820

     

    McFeely’s Square Drive Screws
    Source for woodworking products, specializing in screws, fasteners, and Festool power tools

    Paxton Hardware
    Manufacturer of antique cabinet and lamp hardware in styles such as Colonial, Victorian, and Arts and Crafts

    Professional Hardware & Supply
    An online catalog with an extensive list of hardware and other products for the woodworker

    Spokane Hardware Supply
    This Washington-based company has sold cabinet, bath, and door hardware since 1945

    Woodworker’s Hardware
    A comprehensive product range includes hinges, drawer slides, knobs and pulls, lighting products, fasteners, and many other accessories

     

    Your Home Supply
    Large selection of cabinet hardware from major brands as well as a large variety of bath hardware and door hardware.

     

    Sustainable Forestry

     

    Certified Forest Products Council
    A not-for-profit, voluntary initiative committed to promoting responsible buying practices throughout North America to improve forest management practices worldwide

    Forest Stewardship Council
    This detailed web site features a list of accredited environmental certification groups

    Full Cycle WoodWorks
    Offers kiln-dried lumber and millwork from Appalachian hardwoods harvested according to sustainable lumbering practices

    Tropical American Tree Farms
    This hardwood tree farm sells rare species of wood without contributing to deforestation

    World Timber Network- Web pages of Environmental Interest

    A directory of web pages of environmentally concerned companies and councils related to forestry and forest products 

      

    Wood, Veneer, & Wood Flooring

     

    Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc.
    Provides data on hardwood producers, suppliers, and distributors along the Eastern seaboard that meet sustainability standards

      

    Artisan Lumber, Inc.
    Artisan Lumber are advocates of domestic hardwoods, especially those harvested in an environmentally responsible way. Lumber sold as flitch sets, boule sets, or quartersawn, riftsawn or plainsawn.

    Badger Hardwoods of Wisconsin
    Sells primarily domestic hardwoods; site includes glossary of hardwood-related terms, expert advice, and a gallery of hardwood projects

    Baker Milling & Hardwoods
    Retailer of specialty lumber and custom milling of trees, logs and lumber, including California Claro walnut

    Bear Creek Lumber
    Among its many features, this website includes a glossary of different wood species, general information on purchasing hardwoods, and Web pages created specifically for homeowners, contractors, architects, and manufacturers

     

    Berkshire Products Inc.
    This lumber supplier specializes in hard-to-find, kiln-dried wide, thick, and figured woods and also offers custom sawing, kiln drying, and millwork

    Blankity Blanks
    Offering over 100 exotic and figured woods, burls, blanks. Also writing and musical instrument stock

     

    Bow River Craft Woods
    Mail-order source for yew, yellow cedar, and figured and burl maple grown in coastal British Columbia, Canada

    Bristol Valley Hardwoods
    Online source for IPE decking and over 25 species of high quality domestic and imported hardwood; custom trim, millwork, and flooring also available

     

    Cabot Stain
    The web site of this leading seller of wood stain includes product information, project ideas, and helpful tips

    California Urban Lumber
    Custom milling and beautiful local hard and soft woods in the San Fransico Bay Area. Species include Bastogne and Claro Walnut, Elm, Ash, Black Acacia, Deodar Ceadr and Redwood.

     

    California Walnut
    This supplier sells figured slabs, planks, and blocks of Pacific Coast hardwoods

    Certainly Wood
    Offers raw, unspliced, domestic and exotic veneers

    Cheal Woodworking
    This family-run manufacturer specializes in custom orders of unique wood trim and moldings; descriptions of wood species and related wood links are provided

     

    Chicago Hardwood Flooring
    Source for hardwood flooring

     

    Cook Woods
    Supplier of exotic hardwoods; site features a glossary of wood types and a page dedicated to instrument woods

    Creative Accents
    Offers a full line of decorative wall plates in all popular hardwoods and a number of other materials, such as porcelain, marble, and pewter

     

    Curious Woods
    Good selection of domestic and exotic hardwoods; high quality lumber, boards and turning stock offered

     

    Dunham Hardwoods
    High quality retail and wholesale hardwoods; exotic woods such as Canarywood and Ebony available

    Eisenbrand Exotic Hardwoods
    Sells a variety of exotic hardwoods; site features extensive glossary of wood species and a photo gallery 

    Gilmer Wood Company
    Offers a broad range of exotic hardwoods, burls-slabs, turning woods, instrument woods, and one-of-a-kind boards; also sells woodworking tools

     

    Goby Walnut Products
    This supplier specializes in Oregon Black Walnut lumber and also sells rare slabs, gunstocks, instrument boards, and veneered table tops

     

    Good Hope Hardwoods
    This lumber supplier specializes in Tiger maple, walnut, claro walnut, cherry, and other figured hardwoods

     

    Groff & Groff Lumber
    This specialty company sells kiln-dried, premium, domestic hardwoods such as black walnut, butternut, and sassafras; lumber is harvested from environmentally conscious woodlots

     

    Hearne Hardwoods Inc.
    This Pennsylvania-based lumberyard stocks over 100 species of domestic and exotic hardwood; its website includes an online store, a wood encyclopedia, and a monthly newsletter

     

    Hibdon Hardwood Inc.
    Directly imports exotic woods, burls, and veneer logs from Guatemala, Belize, and Mexico; site includes an online store as well as eBay listings

     

    Horizon Wood Products
    Produces high quality veneer logs, saw logs, and more

    Launstein Company
    Leading manufacturer of 3/8-in. solid hardwood flooring; site includes designer gallery, newsletter, and helpful links

    MachBeath Hardwood
    This California-based company offers exotic and domestic hardwoods along with wood-related products such as finishes and adhesives

    Mountain Lumber Company
    Specializes in reclaimed antique flooring; extensive web site includes an explanation of reclaimed flooring, a list of wood terms, and a project gallery

    Northwest Timber
    This company sells highly-figured hardwood lumber, such as quilted maple,figured walnut, and bookmatched and flitched sets, for furniture and instrument makers

    Osborne Wood Products
    Manufacturer of table legs, corbels, bed posts, balusters, and other decorative or custom turnings

     

    Pine Creek Wood Company
    This family-operated sawmill supplies hardwoods such as figured Western maple, Claro Walnut, Cambodian Beng, and Honduras Rosewood

     

    Randle Woods
    Sells figured maple for crafting instruments, furniture, and cabinets, and offers custom construction and woodwork

    Sandy Pond Hardwoods, Inc.
    Environmentally-conscientious suppliers of fine figure hardwood for flooring, furniture, and instruments

     

    Sonoma Mill Works
    Lumber transformation specialists: custom milling services, custom moulding, custom timber sizing, flooring and siding, and more

    stewartfloor
    One of the leading Midwest-based importers of fine South American hardwood flooring.

     

    Talarico Hardwoods
    This supplier has produced high quality, old-growth, quartered White Oak for 30 years and also imports figured logs and veneer from Europe

    This Old WOOD Pile
    Extensive information on California hardwoods, including burls, slabs, lumber, gunstocks, and pin blocks

    Timber Web
    A global directory of timber and lumber companies, includes an e-market, membership opportunities, and postings of news and events

    Timeless Timber
    North America’s largest reclamation and distributor of certified virgin growth timber sells premium condition old-growth hardwoods recovered from lakes and rivers

    Tropical Exotic Hardwoods of Latin America
    Supplies highly figured boards, slabs, logs and burls of exotic woods such as Cocobolo and Bocote

    Tuckaway Timber
    Retailers of high quality carvings, wood, specialty wood, burl slices, and more; open by appointment and for mail order during summer months

    Vintage Log and Lumber
    This West Virginia-based company offers antique and reclaimed wood recycled from Appalachian cabins and barns

    Vintage Wood, LLC
    Imports reclaimed lumber from Germany and the Balkans. The compnay in based in Annapolis, Maryland.

     

    Waco Composites
    Sells Armorcore bullet-resistant panels; comprehensive website includes product showcase, specs, and technical information

     

    West Penn Hardwoods
    Specializes in turning wood, pen blanks, and exotic wood; also offers an extensive inventory of closeout and odd lot items

    Winkler Wood Products
    Supplies exotic Hawaiian woods to customers worldwide, both in lumber and veneer form

     

    Wood Gallery, Inc.
    This Indiana-based company has supplied custom veneered paneling, tabletops, and hand-carved beds for six generations

     

    Wood River VeneerA good source for architectural panels and millwork; products include domestic, imported, and dyed veneer as well as an assortment of doors constructed from different types of wood

    Wood-Ply Lumber
    Sells over 80 species of domestic and exotic hardwoods; other site services include a project gallery and a directory of woodworking associations

     

    Woodfinder
    This search engine locates local sawmills and sawmill services and sources of lumber, veneer, plywood, and laminates

     

    Woodworkers Source
    Features an extensive inventory of lumber, veneer, and turning stock, as well as power equipment; helpful site resources include calculation tools to plan projects

    Yukon Lumber Company
    Source for hardwood and exotic lumber, cabinet grade and marine plywoods, custom millwork, and other accessories

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