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Where can I buy hardwood in Dublin?

  • 22-01-2011 1:18pm
    #1
    Ed Devane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭


    While the question itself might not fit this category, the intention of its ultimate use does.

    I want to find a supplier of hardwood dowel, planks etc., for musical instrument building and sculpture.

    I do know that Woodworkers in Terenure sell a limited selection of mouldings but I'm looking for larger bits, and kiln-dried woods.

    Any ideas anyone?

    Cheers


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  • #2
    Will
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,183 ✭✭✭✭Will


    There's not many (if any) lutherie quality hardwood suppliers in Ireland. You would be better off searching online


  • #3
    Ed Devane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭Ed Devane


    yeh, I've bought kiln dried wood from the UK before...was hoping there'd be a more local provider!


  • #4
    Will
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,183 ✭✭✭✭Will


    None that I'm aware of that specialise in lutherie wood


  • #5
    Ed Devane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭Ed Devane


    Google searches brought up no lutherie suppliers in Ireland no, but I'm hoping here to find out if there are any shops that sell furniture-grade hard woods. Where do cabinetmakers get their wood?


  • #6
    slowburner
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 5,223 Mod ✭✭✭✭slowburner


    Might be worth a look here.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=237434


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  • #7
    Coriolanus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,879 ✭✭✭Coriolanus


    I buy various hardwoods from McQuillans on Capel St. Mainly smaller pieces for carving and turning but I have seen some quite large pieces there too. Presumably if they can get it in large blocks they can also get it in planks etc which I guess is what you'd need.


  • #8
    taramurf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭taramurf


    Hi
    I am looking for a small off-cut of ebonised mahogany for a sculpture base. Needs to be at least 50 x 20 x 20 cm. I'm based in Dublin but willing to travel. Anyone here have any ideas please?
    Thanks
    Tara


  • #9
    slowburner
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 5,223 Mod ✭✭✭✭slowburner


    That's a big lump of mahogany.
    You are unlikely to get a single solid piece in those dimensions, but it wouldn't be a big deal to join boards up to that size.
    PM me - I have mahogany in stock and can provide you with the finished article.


  • #10
    taramurf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭taramurf


    slowburner wrote: »
    That's a big lump of mahogany.
    You are unlikely to get a single solid piece in those dimensions, but it wouldn't be a big deal to join boards up to that size.
    PM me - I have mahogany in stock and can provide you with the finished article.

    I've just realised the measurements should have read 50 x 20 x 4 - so not as chunky!

    I'll PM you tomorrow if that's ok. Am on the road.

    Thanks a mill


  • #11
    Augmerson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Augmerson


    I have some HARDWOOD right here buddy, hahaha!

    User was banned for this comment.


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  • #12
    Tiriel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,182 ✭✭✭Tiriel


    Augmerson wrote: »
    I have some HARDWOOD right here buddy, hahaha!

    User was banned for this comment.

    Not banned.. but an infraction yes and I think you saw it coming.


  • #13
    Prune67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭Prune67


    Anyone looking for Craft wood should try "DH Timber Ltd" in Coolock.
    Email dhtimber@eircom.net Ph 01 8483073
    I have been looking for small amounts of hardwoods and soft woods for ages and only found this place yesterday. Nice people and they will supply large or small amounts.
    Hope this Helps


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