[Source] Arizona Ironwood

Jewelry Discussion
1

I’m looking for a source of Arizona ironwood for channel inlay. I’m
looking for the dark brown close grained variety, not the burl. I’m
familiar with ADI of Tucson; however, after sending an e-mail and
not getting a reply, I’m at a dead end for a source. Any help would
be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
John Barton

2

I have some that I believe I purchased from Woodworker’s Source in
Phoenix. Give them a call at 800-423-2450.

Epaul

3

Hi John,

Woodworkers Source in Phoenix as Epaul suggested is probably a good
bet. Another place you might try is Bill Baumbeck

http://www.arizonasilhouette.com in Yuma AZ. If you explain what you
are looking for he can probably help you. He deals mostly in
stabilized burls for turning, but can get all kinds of rare stuff. I
have some other sources I can dig up. If Bill can’t help you, email
me offline and I’ll see if I can help you find what you are looking
for.

Ashley Webb
Jashwebb AT swbell.net

4

I’m looking for a source of Arizona desert ironwood for inlay work.
Particularly the dark brown versus the burl. Any and all help
greatly appreciated. John Barton

5

Here are some local sources here in LA, my favorite is House of
Hardwoods. They have just about everything.

Lisa, (Red flags are up, the Santa Anas are in, and we are all on
fire watch here) Topanga, CA http://lisajehle.blogspot.com

American Hardwood
15411 S. Figueroa St.
Gardena, CA 90248
No AMEX (310) 527-9066
8-5 M-F

Arroyo Hardwood and Mouldings
2707 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
No AMEX Open 24 hours

House of Hardwoods
2143 Pontius Ave.
West Los Angeles, CA 90025(310) 479-4196 (310) 479-2029 FAX
7:30-5 M-F 8-12 Sat

M & M Hardwood
5344 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
No AMEX (323) 877-6278 (818) 766-2446 FAX
8-S M-F 9-2 Sat

Macbeath Hardwood Co.
7653 Telegraph Rd.
Montebello, CA 90640
Ask about student discount
No AMEX (213) 723-3301 (213) 888-1291
8-4:30 M-F 9-12 Sat