Jan 31, 2013
Jan 30, 2013
Four Large Mexican Kingwood Logs Available!
Pieces are completely coated in wax to protect them. To see an example of what these logs look like once they are cleaned up, see the last picture below.
From left to right in images:
#395-5.5" x 6.5" x 59"
#667-4.5" x 7.5" x 58"
#449-4.5" x 6.75" x 58"
#452-5" x 6.5" x 60"
Example of what Mexican Kingwood looks like once the wax is removed.
760.434.3030
Jan 29, 2013
New Load: Cocobolo Turning Squares!
Just offloaded about 1200 BF of 1.5 inch and 2 inch turning squares.
Great time to pick up some stock!
More wood in the load, will post other pictures as we continue to offload.
Jan 26, 2013
Discounted 45%: Star Pine Finished Table
Just a quick update that we have just reduced the price on this beautiful finished table by over 45%!
Measuring roughly 29" tall, 38" wide and 113" long, this table has already been sanded, finished and comes with a matching base.
If you have ever shopped around for a table or made one yourself, you know how much labor is involved in sourcing the wood and finishing the table.
Great chance to pick up a custom table at an excellent price
* We can also arrange for shipping if you are outside the Southern California region.
Feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions.
760.434.3030
Jan 25, 2013
Jan 23, 2013
Jan 22, 2013
Jan 20, 2013
Reminder: We will be open on Martin Luther King Day, Monday Jan. 21st
Feel free to drop by the shop, call or email us during regular store hours 8:30-4:30
760.434.3030
tropicalexotichardwoods@yahoo.com
Jan 19, 2013
English Yew!
Pretty neat!
We have more of these if you are interested.
760.434.3030
Jan 18, 2013
Zebrawood Table by Jared & Surang Cook
Beautiful table constructed out of roughly 30 BF of our 4/4 Zebrawood lumber.
We remember laying out all of the pieces of lumber on the floor of our warehouse and helping Jared & Surang figure out which ones would look nicely next to one another. We think the table turned out great.
It's always fun to get involved in the projects of our clients and helping out with parts of the design.
It makes our job even more fun!
Jan 16, 2013
Holly: Turning Squares & Pen Blanks!
We have had numerous people inquire about our Holly turning squares the last few days.
As many of you already know, high grade Holly (pure white and free of defects) is hard to find. (especially in thicker dimensions)
These squares have been selling fast so here is an updated inventory of what we have in stock as of this morning (1/16/2013)
-2"sqrs-35 linear inches@$2.60/inch
-1.25"sqrs-169 linear inches@$1.20/inch
Please contact us directly to place an order.
760.434.3030
Jan 15, 2013
Rose Myrtle Entertainment Center by Tom Nordstrom
Tom sent us this image of his recently completed piece out of a rose myrtle slab.
Here is a description of his piece from his website:
"This functional and stunning piece was custom designed and built for clients in Newport Beach, CA. They wanted a solid wood audio cabinet made from highly figured wood with the top in slab form. The cabinet and top are crafted from two rare slabs of (Tasmanian) Rose Myrtle, a very hard and spectacular wood. The cabinet is constructed with three dovetailed cases, the side cases are made from bookmatched panels. The push open doors are bookmatched and highly figured. The top is fabricated from a solid, highly figured slab with caramel, tabacco and salmon tones. The base is constructed with the edge cuts from the top slab. The craftsmanship is exceptional with beautiful and sturdy joinery and a satin smooth finish."
For more on the work of Tom Nordstrom, please visit his website:
Jan 14, 2013
Jerry Glaser R.I.P.
Last week I learned that my old friend and mentor Jerry Glaser passed away at 93 years old.
I met Jerry back in the late 70's through a mutual friend, Jerry McCabe of McCabe's Guitar shop and Erin Furniture in Venice, CA. This was a period when The Cutting Edge was the center of fine woodworking and woodturning was taking off. A need for exotic woods drove me to supplying the industry, and Jerry Glaser advised me on what turners needed. I took his advice and became a major supplier within the American Association of Woodturners (AAW).
Up until a few years a go, I had attended all the Symposiums with Jerry present most of the time in the early years. The first major AAW Symposium was held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Ky. in 1986. Jerry and I traveled together and were invited to Rude Osolnik's home in Brea afterwords. It was a memorial visit which I treasure. On Bob Stocksdale's 80th birthday, Jerry made Bob a special snakewood handled, gold plated, Glaser gouge. He made three extras and gave me one.
The picture below is at the Pasadena AAW Symposium where I brought the gouge to show him. Sam Maloof was famous for taking guests out to lunch and Jerry and I were present many times. The most level headed person I have ever met, Jerry with his even tempered personality could cut to the chase with answers and always have an interest in what you had to say. A smile or a lifted eyebrow would give an answer you could take to the bank.
I am proud that I was able to know Jerry and thank him for his friendship and advise. We at Tropical Exotic Hardwoods wish to send our condolences to his wife Janet and his family at this time of great sorrow.
-Mitch Talcove
New Shipment: Cocobolo Squared Logs!
Beautiful logs direct from our sawmill, click here for more information!
Feel free to give us a call if you are interested!
760.434.3030
Jan 10, 2013
New Walnut Burl Slabs!
slabs are kiln dried, sanded and ready to go!
Look at the figure on these pieces, beautiful!
Jan 8, 2013
Redwood burl table base!
See our website for more options!
Jan 7, 2013
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