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Anyone have a source for pink ivory? My wife is really interested in this wood, and i've shown her some of the alternatives. She is weighing those, but in the interim i am looking for potential courses. Checked with the larger exotic wood spots - Hearne, Cook, Rarewoods, wondering if anyone has a smaller place that they know carries some.
She has an idea for these small nesting tables, and the pink ivory would be the high-polish top of these otherwise steel base tables. Ideally she wants a live edge, but beggars can't be choosers. Anything is open - resaw thicker stock, bookmatch, etc.
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02-09-2022, 03:17 PM
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GilmerWood.com carries pink ivory - won't be cheap. Good Luck!
Lonnie
PS BellForestProducts.com carries some smaller pieces.
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(02-09-2022, 03:17 PM)Mr Eddie Wrote: GilmerWood.com carries pink ivory - won't be cheap. Good Luck!
Lonnie
Good call - did not check with Gilmer.
Yea, i've explain that to the wife... not winning the fight yet.
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Might sound crazy, there is some on eBay...you'll have to confirm sizes etc...many are small pieces for knife scales...
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R4...ory+lumber
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Pink marble might be cheaper - especially if you find a local marble counter top installer willing to sell you sink cutouts.
I think that it is Cook that keeps including pink ivory in their email ads. Woodcraft occasionally has some, but I think that it is store-dependent whether or not they have it in bd-ft wood.
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02-10-2022, 08:09 AM
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Johnson's Workbench here in Charlotte, MI has pink ivory and they will send it anywhere in the country. Furniture-sized pieces of pink ivory will be unbelievably expensive.
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Pink marble is an interesting idea. Will bring that up with the boss. And thanks for the lead on Johnson's Workbench
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And we have a winner. Pink marble will be explored. We are now away from the pink ivory idea. thank goodness!
Much appreciate the input everyone. Saved me an awful lot of money!
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Also Cook Woods. Were it me, I'd strongly consider using a pink dye on maple. Cheaper in the long run, and you can dial in whatever color you want.
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