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   wte2002 | Jun 26, 2002 04:00pm | #1

   Sorry I can't name the company(-ies), but I found a decent source in an unlikely place a couple of years ago. These tops are sometimes used in electronics workbenches, and I was rummaging through a catalog that sold lab equipment and benches, including 1.5" and 2" glued-up maple tops in various dimensions a while back.

   One name that comes to mind, but their website doesn't give very complete information, is Techni-Tool (http://www.technitoolinc.com). They do list "Shelving, Storage, and Shop Furniture" on their website, and several brands under that topic, but they don't list what products they carry. Might be a good first shot, at least. I'd just call the 800 number and ask.

   -wte

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   Hempstalk | Jun 26, 2002 09:12pm | #2

   Try  butcherblock.com.  Boos Brother's site should come up.  There's another under butcherblocks.com.  Look for the Boos Brother's site.  They sell a huge aray of sizes.  They will also custom make any size you like if it's not standard stock size.  Their prices seemed reasonable considering the amount of work involved.

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   wamara | Jun 26, 2002 09:37pm | #3

   Thanks for the tips. I have emailed JBoos & Tehcnitool. Will let you know results.

   Wayne

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   toothdr2 | Jun 27, 2002 06:03pm | #4

   I would be happy to cut your exact dimensions out of a maple bowling alley lane I have.  Also have wood welded block from butcherblock.com if interested.

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   wamara | Jun 27, 2002 07:54pm | #5

   i am interested. please supply costs & details. how thick is the bowling lane? what is weldedwood? thanks.

   wayne

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   uncommontree | Jun 29, 2002 04:19am | #6

   Wamara......

   Might I advise against using old bowling alleys I had the opportunity to get all the stuff I wanted and mentioned it on this site and was advised not to touch it or at least not if I wanted to go through a whole lot of work getting the look I wanted.Bowling alleys are FULL of nails,BIG time work.Might I suggest a spot that I use for all kinds of stuff for the shop .The name is Global Industrial Equipment.There phone no. is 1-800-645-1232 .They have Maple tops in 1 3/4 and 2 1/4 thick also Ash tops.The prices are the best I've seen as of late.They also have tons of cool shop stuff.Good luck Rick.............................

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   wamara | Jun 29, 2002 12:43pm | #8

   Rick

   Thanks for the tip. I will give them a call.

   Wayne

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   jeffn7 | Jun 29, 2002 07:17am | #7

   you might call a local cabinet shop that specializes in kitchen work... I'm sure they can point you to a supplier that is local for you.

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   wte2002 | Jul 01, 2002 04:37pm | #9

   This weekend there was a TV ad for Lumber Liquidators ( http://lumberliquidators.com/ ), and they said that they have maple butcher block countertops for $18 a lineal foot, as I recall. Their website doesn't mention this - they deal mostly in flooring products - but you could give them a call.

   If they don't have a warehouse near you, they'll ship anywhere.

   -wte

   
   

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   Edited 7/1/2002 9:38:32 AM ET by wte

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   DelDollens | Jul 05, 2002 03:45am | #10

   http://www.grizzly.com has a 36x60x1-3/4 top for $179 plus $55 S&H.

   I don't know of the quality as they are importers.  I will be going to the Springfield, MO location on the 9th of July and will check for you. 

   Is 1-3/4 thick enough?

   -Del

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   wamara | Jul 05, 2002 01:51pm | #11

   Thanks so much. Please don't interrupt your other plans, but if you are going there for anyway I would I'd like to know as that is much less than other sources.

   Wayne

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   DelDollens | Jul 05, 2002 06:00pm | #12

   It is no problem at all.  I willl be there wth a large list of items to inspect before I purchase.  I like to see what I'm getting before I lat down cash for it.  After ll, I'm from Missouri, the Show-Me state.

   -Del