just to let you know ........ about products .....basswood

howdy folks ....i want to remind you anything i recommend ,suppliers , knives etc, i do not get anything for it, i only tell you what works for me, and what i like, i pay the same prices as you would so believe me there is no kickbacks for anything i share with you , but i will tell you what i like to use, and where i get it, and the choice is up to you , i just wanted you to know that if i like it i will share it with you , and if i dont i might tell you if its going to save you some money and grief i know i have told you not to buy your woods at your local hobby stores, now i am talking about big chains, not mom and pop store, like a carving shop etc, you will pay dearly for basswood at the chain stores, just to give you an exsample, a piece of basswood ,, 4x2x10inches going for 28.00 WOW i get it for about 7 so you see the difference and i will tell you where you can get your wood, its one of the best places,,, you can order what you want,,,, how much and any size you need, they also do roughouts, which i have not used but in case you want to , its www.heineckewood.com. its a mom and pop operation and they will treat you right, FYI ,, arleen