WTB: 6/4 (or similar) dark wood

[Dumb_Polack]

I started on this chessboard last weekend, but when I applied to Danish Oil (or even just clear poly), the cedar and cherry I'm using didn't contrast all that well.  So, I'm trying to find some darker 6/4 wood for the dark "columns".  I've got plenty of the white cedar so I'll be cutting around all the knots.

I figure I need a 6/4 piece that's about 1 ft long and maybe 8-10" wide.  (I can't do the board feet calculation in my head).


Do you have a piece like that?   Or even 6/4 offcuts, I'll take those.  The tallest column I need is 4" and they step down 1/2" from there.  Any dark wood will do.


Name you (reasonable) price if you do.  Thanks!  (I'm in Mass so I'll tack on the shipping costs).

[greenacres2]

Well...I've got a few things that are possible:
1. Black Walnut--2" x 2" x 12", i have 5 of those, plus another that is 9" long. Plenty dry. Probably $5 each stick.

2. Cocobolo--1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 18", i have 9 of these. I've had them for 10+ years and were probably cut at least 10 years before that. But, they're full dipped in wax, and since the wood is oily to start with it may not glue well to your light color. Would need about $12 each stick for these.

I'll be off the internet most of the weekend, so might be monday before i could answer any questions. Can shoot pics on Monday or so.
earl