3 or 4inch thick willow, s wales

[stuckinthemud]

Hi all,
Just wondering, on the off-chance, anyone know where I can source some furniture grade salix in 3 or 4 inch thickness by 12 inch width by 1m (ooh mixed measure alert!) length. Doesn't have to be dry, and yes, I am on arbtalk and have asked around nearby tree surgeons and timber suppliers

 

[LBCarpentry]

Hahaha! I also mix in that way. Don’t even know why!
Tried Lathams?

 

[stuckinthemud]

No, where are they?

 

[LBCarpentry]

Everywhere! “Strategically positioned to reach you”

So they say

 

[bourbon]

and if you haven't got a cutting list, They will ignore you if you go in on the off chance

 

[stuckinthemud]

Really? Not sure Bridgewater is strategically near Caerphilly. Their website makes it look like they sell products rather than timber slabs

 

[LBCarpentry]

Only one of the biggest timber stockists in the country

 

[stuckinthemud]

Fair nuff, never heard of em before now but then they're 70 miles and on the other side of the Channel. Thats the Bristol Channel..
Will give them a bell, none of my usual suppliers stock willow or black poplar

 

[Chrispy]

Is Willow even a commercial timber, yes cricket bats are made from it but as far as I know they tend to grow their own.

 

[stuckinthemud]

Nope, willow is not a commercial timber, I'd settle for black poplar as they're both salicaceae, but that also is not really a commercial timber either. A pop has come down near me but its not a straight forward salvage so before I cut it (I have permission) I'll make one final round of suppliers. Turns out Lathams has a Bristol depot; I've emailed them.