wide pieces of maple lumber?

Question

Is there anywhere to find wide pieces of soft maple lumber i have only been able to get boards that range from 6-8 inches at 4/4 thickness

Answer 1

Special orders through HD or Lowes. Lumber yards; Recycled lumber yards/mills. The thickness is less an issue than the width. No offense but I wouldn't strictly consider most MAPLE as a soft lumber.

Steven Wolf

On a side note; I'd love to have a garage full. Most especially Japanese Red Maple.

Answer 2

Rockler has maple at 1 3/4" thickness, but only under 6" wide. They also have thin stock, at wider selections...and veneer in sheets.

I suspect tho, that this may be more helpful - try this link, and enter the search criteria of what you would like.. I just entered 'soft maple' and came up with 159 suppliers. (you can specify other items to narrow the search too)
http://woodfinder.com/

Have Fun

Answer 3

You'll have to find a "specialty" lumber place.......

Daren almost always has wide stuff..... Tell Him Matt Sent ya!!

http://nelsonwoodworks.biz

Another option is:

http://www.westpennhardwoods.com

Answer 4

call around to local lumber mills ...you should be able to find stock wider than 8 in.