You'll have to do some homework in your own area as for as Exotic Hardwoods. You'll have to snoop out local woodworkers supply type stores, to find out where woodworkers score their stock.
In my area over the years I have been lucky to locate 2 sources. Both are private, have a huge following & do not advertise!
1.) You cannot order Exotic hardwoods the size you need Sight Unseen! Wood characteristics at these price levels have to be Hand Picked! One Persons vision of Beautiful Grain, could be anothers Nightmare!
2.) Birds Eye Maple in the size you need will have to be Laminated due to your size requirement, get readfy for some outrageous prices!!!
3.) You'll have to learn what a piece of raw stock will look like once it's finished prior to this venture.
Good Luck
In my area over the years I have been lucky to locate 2 sources. Both are private, have a huge following & do not advertise!
1.) You cannot order Exotic hardwoods the size you need Sight Unseen! Wood characteristics at these price levels have to be Hand Picked! One Persons vision of Beautiful Grain, could be anothers Nightmare!
2.) Birds Eye Maple in the size you need will have to be Laminated due to your size requirement, get readfy for some outrageous prices!!!
3.) You'll have to learn what a piece of raw stock will look like once it's finished prior to this venture.
Good Luck