Source for persimmon wood riser blocks?

[typical2]

Anyone know where I could get some persimmon big enough for some riser blocks.

I like the looks of this wood.

Eric

[MoeM]

This???
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persimmon

[typical2]

Yep...that is the wood...


Eric

[onemississipp]

Pretty hard to come by. You will probably have to cut your own.

I know where a few trees are, problem is that deer love these things too. So cutting them is bitter sweet.

If I do come across one that can be cut; do you want enough for a HH riser? 16" x 1.75 x 1.75?

[onemississipp]

For something to drool over check these guys out,

 https://www.cookwoods.com/

[typical2]

14" x 1.75" x 1.5" are the minimum dimensions I'd be looking for.  And yes for a H style riser.

I am always looking to try different woods.  I like the idea of using woods that come from the US.  As much as I like macassar ebony and other exotic woods, there is something cool about using woods grown in America.

[onemississipp]

Agreed; I have been seeing a lot of burls while creeping through the woods. Oaks and others.

[onemississipp]

Some persimmon veneers would be amazing! I'll keep my eyes open,a saw ready, and the glue handy! Let you know what I find in a few days.

[typical2]

Thank you Sir!

Eric

[JamesV]

Eric................

I have lots of seasoned persimmon lumber (5/8 boards) Could laminate a nice riser using an accent strip or I beam construction.

[onemississipp]

Well there you go! Another fella from Mississippi has got ya covered!

[typical2]

JamesV...pm sent