Looking for Honduran Mahogany

[publius]

In the southwest Florida area, preferably. I need a plank about 5 feet by 12 to 18 inches by 1.25 thick.

Anyone know a good supplier?

[publius]

In the southwest Florida area, preferably. I need a plank about 5 feet by 12 to 18 inches by 1.25 thick.

Anyone know a good supplier?

[publius]

In the southwest Florida area, preferably. I need a plank about 5 feet by 12 to 18 inches by 1.25 thick.

Anyone know a good supplier?

[NormMessinger]

That's a pretty wide board even for Hondurous Mahogany. There may be sources in the adverts wood workers magazines such as Fine Woodworking.

--Norm

[NormMessinger]

That's a pretty wide board even for Hondurous Mahogany. There may be sources in the adverts wood workers magazines such as Fine Woodworking.

--Norm

[NormMessinger]

That's a pretty wide board even for Hondurous Mahogany. There may be sources in the adverts wood workers magazines such as Fine Woodworking.

--Norm

[ken mcclure]

After the big hurricane that hit south Florida a few years ago, there was a wood supplier running around picking up all the mahogany that had blown down. Most all of that was pretty old growth. You may want to dig and see if you can find some of that.

Alternatively, Call Gannon and Benjamin and see if you can get ahold of the guy who supplies their tropical woods, or whether they can find a piece that size for you.

[ken mcclure]

After the big hurricane that hit south Florida a few years ago, there was a wood supplier running around picking up all the mahogany that had blown down. Most all of that was pretty old growth. You may want to dig and see if you can find some of that.

Alternatively, Call Gannon and Benjamin and see if you can get ahold of the guy who supplies their tropical woods, or whether they can find a piece that size for you.

[ken mcclure]

After the big hurricane that hit south Florida a few years ago, there was a wood supplier running around picking up all the mahogany that had blown down. Most all of that was pretty old growth. You may want to dig and see if you can find some of that.

Alternatively, Call Gannon and Benjamin and see if you can get ahold of the guy who supplies their tropical woods, or whether they can find a piece that size for you.

[publius]

Thanks, folks! The hunt continues...

[publius]

Thanks, folks! The hunt continues...

[publius]

Thanks, folks! The hunt continues...

[Mr. Know It All]

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[Mr. Know It All]

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[Carlsboats]

I don't know where you are going to find true Honduras mahogany these days. Guitar makers love the stuff -- use it for necks because it is so stable -- and they pay huge amounts of money for small pieces, but I don't see it listed in their suppliers' price sheets anymore.
There is, though, some so-called South American Mahogany (SAM) around, and I have bought some beautiful st ock under that name --straight grained, knot free, well dried, lovely color,and up to 18 feet long. Dealers who sell to wooden boat builders ought to have it. I got mine two years ago from Americas Wood in Maine, but I assume others will also have it. Carlsboats

[Carlsboats]

I don't know where you are going to find true Honduras mahogany these days. Guitar makers love the stuff -- use it for necks because it is so stable -- and they pay huge amounts of money for small pieces, but I don't see it listed in their suppliers' price sheets anymore.
There is, though, some so-called South American Mahogany (SAM) around, and I have bought some beautiful st ock under that name --straight grained, knot free, well dried, lovely color,and up to 18 feet long. Dealers who sell to wooden boat builders ought to have it. I got mine two years ago from Americas Wood in Maine, but I assume others will also have it. Carlsboats

[Carlsboats]

I don't know where you are going to find true Honduras mahogany these days. Guitar makers love the stuff -- use it for necks because it is so stable -- and they pay huge amounts of money for small pieces, but I don't see it listed in their suppliers' price sheets anymore.
There is, though, some so-called South American Mahogany (SAM) around, and I have bought some beautiful st ock under that name --straight grained, knot free, well dried, lovely color,and up to 18 feet long. Dealers who sell to wooden boat builders ought to have it. I got mine two years ago from Americas Wood in Maine, but I assume others will also have it. Carlsboats

[Concordia41]

http://www.chipmunkhardwoods.com/index.php

also

http://www.wdfindr.com

may be helpful

Cheers!

- Margo

[ 02-24-2002, 08:46 PM: Message edited by: Concordia41 ]

[Concordia41]

http://www.chipmunkhardwoods.com/index.php

also

http://www.wdfindr.com

may be helpful

Cheers!

- Margo

[ 02-24-2002, 08:46 PM: Message edited by: Concordia41 ]

[Concordia41]

http://www.chipmunkhardwoods.com/index.php

also

http://www.wdfindr.com

may be helpful

Cheers!

- Margo

[ 02-24-2002, 08:46 PM: Message edited by: Concordia41 ]

[publius]

Thanks, folks! How did people ever learn this stuff before the internet? ;)

[publius]

Thanks, folks! How did people ever learn this stuff before the internet? ;)

[publius]

Thanks, folks! How did people ever learn this stuff before the internet? ;)

[Ed Harrow]

Little birds told them... smile.gif

[Ed Harrow]

Little birds told them... smile.gif

[Ed Harrow]

Little birds told them... smile.gif

[Woodscrew]

I have a friend who provides boatbuilders in RI with hardwood.
Stephen St. Angelo Hardwoods Inc.
401-253-3620
I have purchased teak, mahogany, popular, and white oak from him.

[Woodscrew]

I have a friend who provides boatbuilders in RI with hardwood.
Stephen St. Angelo Hardwoods Inc.
401-253-3620
I have purchased teak, mahogany, popular, and white oak from him.

[Woodscrew]

I have a friend who provides boatbuilders in RI with hardwood.
Stephen St. Angelo Hardwoods Inc.
401-253-3620
I have purchased teak, mahogany, popular, and white oak from him.

[stan v]

I just purchased some Honduras Mahogany here in Houston. Lots to be had, but none near 12 to 18 inches. Lots of 5/4 stock, however. Houston Hardwoods, Hardwood Lumber, and Fine Woods of Houston. Is it the width that's difficult to find? Is this for a fireplace mantel, or what?

[stan v]

I just purchased some Honduras Mahogany here in Houston. Lots to be had, but none near 12 to 18 inches. Lots of 5/4 stock, however. Houston Hardwoods, Hardwood Lumber, and Fine Woods of Houston. Is it the width that's difficult to find? Is this for a fireplace mantel, or what?

[stan v]

I just purchased some Honduras Mahogany here in Houston. Lots to be had, but none near 12 to 18 inches. Lots of 5/4 stock, however. Houston Hardwoods, Hardwood Lumber, and Fine Woods of Houston. Is it the width that's difficult to find? Is this for a fireplace mantel, or what?

[Bruce Hooke]

Constantines (www.constantines.com), which I believe has stores in New York and Fort Lauderdale, lists mahogany planks up to 20" wide by 8' long by 7/8" thick in their catalog!!! They sell it in 1" width increments from 12" to 20" and 2 foot length increments from 2' to 8'. Of course one plank 20" wide by 8' long runs $132 plus shipping or $10/board foot, but that would be one heck of a piece of wood. Unfortunately they only sell it 7/8" thick -- is there any way you could use that thickness.

[Bruce Hooke]

Constantines (www.constantines.com), which I believe has stores in New York and Fort Lauderdale, lists mahogany planks up to 20" wide by 8' long by 7/8" thick in their catalog!!! They sell it in 1" width increments from 12" to 20" and 2 foot length increments from 2' to 8'. Of course one plank 20" wide by 8' long runs $132 plus shipping or $10/board foot, but that would be one heck of a piece of wood. Unfortunately they only sell it 7/8" thick -- is there any way you could use that thickness.

[Bruce Hooke]

Constantines (www.constantines.com), which I believe has stores in New York and Fort Lauderdale, lists mahogany planks up to 20" wide by 8' long by 7/8" thick in their catalog!!! They sell it in 1" width increments from 12" to 20" and 2 foot length increments from 2' to 8'. Of course one plank 20" wide by 8' long runs $132 plus shipping or $10/board foot, but that would be one heck of a piece of wood. Unfortunately they only sell it 7/8" thick -- is there any way you could use that thickness.

[Bruce Hooke]

P.S. Constantine’s on-line catalog is one of the worst I have seen in terms of usability. You are probably better off going to the "Printed Catalog" tab, which is simply an image of each page in the catalog. Write down what you want and then call in your order...

[Bruce Hooke]

P.S. Constantine’s on-line catalog is one of the worst I have seen in terms of usability. You are probably better off going to the "Printed Catalog" tab, which is simply an image of each page in the catalog. Write down what you want and then call in your order...

[Bruce Hooke]

P.S. Constantine’s on-line catalog is one of the worst I have seen in terms of usability. You are probably better off going to the "Printed Catalog" tab, which is simply an image of each page in the catalog. Write down what you want and then call in your order...

[Ladyhawke]

Here's the place for Honduran mahogany: Delaware County Supply in Boothwyn, PA. Ask for Clifford Hineman....tell him Mr. Hadley from South Carolina sent you. he knows wood and will pick you a winner!

I just bought a large supply from them. Over the years, I have been always been able to find what I was looking for. The stair runners in my house are made from a single piece of Honduran mahogany the was originally 4"x27"x17'.....now that's a tree!

[Ladyhawke]

Here's the place for Honduran mahogany: Delaware County Supply in Boothwyn, PA. Ask for Clifford Hineman....tell him Mr. Hadley from South Carolina sent you. he knows wood and will pick you a winner!

I just bought a large supply from them. Over the years, I have been always been able to find what I was looking for. The stair runners in my house are made from a single piece of Honduran mahogany the was originally 4"x27"x17'.....now that's a tree!

[Ladyhawke]

Here's the place for Honduran mahogany: Delaware County Supply in Boothwyn, PA. Ask for Clifford Hineman....tell him Mr. Hadley from South Carolina sent you. he knows wood and will pick you a winner!

I just bought a large supply from them. Over the years, I have been always been able to find what I was looking for. The stair runners in my house are made from a single piece of Honduran mahogany the was originally 4"x27"x17'.....now that's a tree!

[publius]

stan,

It's for a thwart seat for my boat. If I go any thinner or narrower, the results could be unfortunate the next time I take my (somewhat overweight) brother out.

Many thanks to the rest of you. Some things have come up, and I haven't been back to this project, but I appreciate having all these sources waiting for me when I get back to it. smile.gif

[publius]

stan,

It's for a thwart seat for my boat. If I go any thinner or narrower, the results could be unfortunate the next time I take my (somewhat overweight) brother out.

Many thanks to the rest of you. Some things have come up, and I haven't been back to this project, but I appreciate having all these sources waiting for me when I get back to it. smile.gif

[publius]

stan,

It's for a thwart seat for my boat. If I go any thinner or narrower, the results could be unfortunate the next time I take my (somewhat overweight) brother out.

Many thanks to the rest of you. Some things have come up, and I haven't been back to this project, but I appreciate having all these sources waiting for me when I get back to it. smile.gif

[Truckmen]

Originally posted by Carlsboats:
...I got mine two years ago from Americas Wood in Maine, Please Tell me the address of America's Wood located in Maine.

Thanks

[ 09-04-2003, 08:41 PM: Message edited by: Truckmen ]

[Truckmen]

Originally posted by Carlsboats:
...I got mine two years ago from Americas Wood in Maine, Please Tell me the address of America's Wood located in Maine.

Thanks

[ 09-04-2003, 08:41 PM: Message edited by: Truckmen ]

[Truckmen]

Originally posted by Carlsboats:
...I got mine two years ago from Americas Wood in Maine, Please Tell me the address of America's Wood located in Maine.

Thanks

[ 09-04-2003, 08:41 PM: Message edited by: Truckmen ]

[Mr. Know It All]

Another good source in Ohio....

Homestead Hardwoods

http://www.homesteadhardwoods.com/index.html

....in NY this place has at least 14" Cuban Mahogany. Nice website with pictures and prices.....

http://www.bluemoonexoticwood.com/index1.html

Ralph....try here--->
A very good search engine for wood suppliers in Canada and USA areas....

http://www.wdfinder.com/home.html

[ 09-04-2003, 12:58 PM: Message edited by: Mr. Know It All ]

[Mr. Know It All]

Another good source in Ohio....

Homestead Hardwoods

http://www.homesteadhardwoods.com/index.html

....in NY this place has at least 14" Cuban Mahogany. Nice website with pictures and prices.....

http://www.bluemoonexoticwood.com/index1.html

Ralph....try here--->
A very good search engine for wood suppliers in Canada and USA areas....

http://www.wdfinder.com/home.html

[ 09-04-2003, 12:58 PM: Message edited by: Mr. Know It All ]

[Mr. Know It All]

Another good source in Ohio....

Homestead Hardwoods

http://www.homesteadhardwoods.com/index.html

....in NY this place has at least 14" Cuban Mahogany. Nice website with pictures and prices.....

http://www.bluemoonexoticwood.com/index1.html

Ralph....try here--->
A very good search engine for wood suppliers in Canada and USA areas....

http://www.wdfinder.com/home.html

[ 09-04-2003, 12:58 PM: Message edited by: Mr. Know It All ]

[jlapratt]

Call Weise hardwoods in Largo, Fl. They have a website w/number. I bought my mahagony from them and am pleased. You could make a day trip and save on shipping.

Jeff

[jlapratt]

Call Weise hardwoods in Largo, Fl. They have a website w/number. I bought my mahagony from them and am pleased. You could make a day trip and save on shipping.

Jeff

[jlapratt]

Call Weise hardwoods in Largo, Fl. They have a website w/number. I bought my mahagony from them and am pleased. You could make a day trip and save on shipping.

Jeff

[Paul Scheuer]

That's a lot of lumber for a thwart. Must be some brother in law. You might be better off with a couple of center braces or maybe a box structure. How's the rest of the boat holding up ?

[Paul Scheuer]

That's a lot of lumber for a thwart. Must be some brother in law. You might be better off with a couple of center braces or maybe a box structure. How's the rest of the boat holding up ?

[Paul Scheuer]

That's a lot of lumber for a thwart. Must be some brother in law. You might be better off with a couple of center braces or maybe a box structure. How's the rest of the boat holding up ?

[publius]

I'm a bit surprised to see this topic come back from the dead. I got my seat quite a while back, soon after I first posted this topic here (thanks again to those who helped me find what I needed).

The boat's fine, thanks for asking. Actually, I was thinking it's about time to revarnish. Maybe I'll post a pic when I'm done. Some of you might be unimpressed with the plastic hull (she's a 15' Boston Whaler), but you'll like all the pretty wood anyway.

[publius]

I'm a bit surprised to see this topic come back from the dead. I got my seat quite a while back, soon after I first posted this topic here (thanks again to those who helped me find what I needed).

The boat's fine, thanks for asking. Actually, I was thinking it's about time to revarnish. Maybe I'll post a pic when I'm done. Some of you might be unimpressed with the plastic hull (she's a 15' Boston Whaler), but you'll like all the pretty wood anyway.

[publius]

I'm a bit surprised to see this topic come back from the dead. I got my seat quite a while back, soon after I first posted this topic here (thanks again to those who helped me find what I needed).

The boat's fine, thanks for asking. Actually, I was thinking it's about time to revarnish. Maybe I'll post a pic when I'm done. Some of you might be unimpressed with the plastic hull (she's a 15' Boston Whaler), but you'll like all the pretty wood anyway.