Spalted Maple in the UK

[Bristol_Rob]

I'm thinking of buying 2 pieces of spalted maple for draw fronts and a cabinet door.

Circa 450mm wide x 600mm high

Thickness probably about 25mm rough

I'm thinking of a nice solid slab so that I can cut the draw fronts and keep the grain flowing

Does anyone know of a UK seller of this or a similar alternative

 

[Ollie78]

Try interesting timbers or Tyler hardwoods.

Ollie

 

[akirk]

i bought these for a set of coffee tables, from Yandles…

 

[Bristol_Rob]

i bought these for a set of coffee tables, from Yandles…
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Could I ask the size and cost

 

[akirk]

I can measure it tomorrow but from memory about £70 / £80 for the two - was one long plank they cut for me as I was in a very inappropriate car!

 

[Bristol_Rob]

I can measure it tomorrow but from memory about £70 / £80 for the two - was one long plank they cut for me as I was in a very inappropriate car!

Have you ever been to Tyler Hardwoods near Swindon, that recommendation looks good - time for a road trip me thinks

 

[akirk]

I can see the need for a Bristol excursion!
would probably take the rr for maximum load carrying opportunities… (can put 5m pieces on the roof!)

 

[Fitzroy]

I can see the need for a Bristol excursion!
would probably take the rr for maximum load carrying opportunities… (can put 5m pieces on the roof!)

rr? The Rolls-Royce?

 

[PerryGunn]

I can see the need for a Bristol excursion!
would probably take the rr for maximum load carrying opportunities… (can put 5m pieces on the roof!)

rr? The Rolls-Royce?

Reliant Robin?

 

[Ollie78]

Have you ever been to Tyler Hardwoods near Swindon, that recommendation looks good - time for a road trip me thinks

Give them a ring before turning up at random, they have been doing an appointment system since Covid. It's nearer Hungerford really.

Ollie

 

[akirk]

I can see the need for a Bristol excursion!
would probably take the rr for maximum load carrying opportunities… (can put 5m pieces on the roof!)

rr? The Rolls-Royce?

Reliant Robin?

Classic Range Rover - whose main job is tip runs and collecting large quantities of wood - full length roof rack is fantastic!

 

[akirk]

@Bristol_Rob
I have measured - they are waney edged, so not identical, so rough measurements:
800mm long
50mm thick
310 - 400mm wide
cost for both pieces was £73
I was there on a day when they had discounts on wood - so I paid a bit less

 

[Westy619]

You might find spalted sycamore or beech is easier and cheaper to buy here, given they grow natively and wont have additional import costs. I got a few nice 2m slabs of spalted sycamore from Scottish Hardwoods a few months back.

 

[Bristol_Rob]

@Bristol_Rob
I have measured - they are waney edged, so not identical, so rough measurements:
800mm long
50mm thick
310 - 400mm wide
cost for both pieces was £73
I was there on a day when they had discounts on wood - so I paid a bit less

brilliant, thanks A

 

[Bristol_Rob]

You might find spalted sycamore or beech is easier and cheaper to buy here, given they grow natively and wont have additional import costs. I got a few nice 2m slabs of spalted sycamore from Scottish Hardwoods a few months back.

Intriguing, going look at that as I'm not precious about the species, I'm just trying to get a certain look