Hi
I'm slowly branching out into making quality end furniture pieces (starting with small tables probably). I'd like to use nicer hardwoods than stuff found at wickes, bq, or the likes, but any suggestions where I should look to buy? I'm on the Hertfordshire/Essex border so somewhere close by would be great. From what I have seen online, and people selling on Ebay, the wood comes out pretty expensive, so given I'm starting, cost does still play a part.
I watch lots of US YouTube channels for woodworking, and it feels like those guys have quality wood coming out their ears!... I wonder how they afford it (... I do get that most of it is probably part of sponsorship costs).
I've also looked into buying recycled wood and know there are a couple of places dotted around herw that I can visit (post-lockdown). Anyone have any experience of buying this type of recycled wood?... any tips?
Thanks
I'm slowly branching out into making quality end furniture pieces (starting with small tables probably). I'd like to use nicer hardwoods than stuff found at wickes, bq, or the likes, but any suggestions where I should look to buy? I'm on the Hertfordshire/Essex border so somewhere close by would be great. From what I have seen online, and people selling on Ebay, the wood comes out pretty expensive, so given I'm starting, cost does still play a part.
I watch lots of US YouTube channels for woodworking, and it feels like those guys have quality wood coming out their ears!... I wonder how they afford it (... I do get that most of it is probably part of sponsorship costs).
I've also looked into buying recycled wood and know there are a couple of places dotted around herw that I can visit (post-lockdown). Anyone have any experience of buying this type of recycled wood?... any tips?
Thanks