Looking for 2 x 2 exotic turning squares

[DaveL]

I am looking for exotic turning squares that measure at least 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 9" long to make Kaleidoscopes. The finished Kaleidoscopes are 2" in diameter and i was only able to find them listed as 2 x 2 so i ordered a bunch from a mail order house that were suppose to be 2 x 2 but all measure 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 so now i am looking for a source that sell larger squares.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Dave

 

[peruturner]

woodturning 2x2"

hi there have you check with Ebay?/woodturning ;they have lots of exotics woods there worth a look ED

 

[Steve Worcester]

Try Tropical Exotic Hardwoods in San Diego. They have a website

www.anexotichardwood.com

Ask them specifics about real measurements and species. They will be happy to assist.

 

[bob elliott]

Try Amazon Exotic Hardwoods. He will cut to your specs.

 

[dkulze]

Try Gilmerwood.com

Great sales on boxed bits and pieces too.

 

[Gynia]

Make lemonaid

1 7/8" sounds like a design oportunity. Cut the in half, joint the cut and glue in a contrasting wood to give you 2 1/8" The cut the other side in half and do the same.

BTW you don't havve to cut down the center or even parallel with the length of the wood.

Putting some white, black, red or green venier along each side of the fille can have a strikeing effect.