Where to find Exotic Wood and tools in town?

[Mazin]

Ok guys since im bored and can move a bit more with the aid of groovy pain killers i was thinking about making some 1911 grips. My question to all of you is where in town can i get some exotic woods (from trees) and some checkering tools? I know i should have put this in the smithing thread i just wated it to get more traffic fast. Thanks for all imput.

[SAnd]

Rockler's has a good selection and sells small pieces.
http://www.rockler.com/retail/denver-colorado-hardware-store.cfm

Paxton's used to sell small pieces too but I haven't been there in years.
http://paxtonwood.com/

I have no idea on tools locally.

Be careful with those sharp and pointy things. Don't let them bite you.

Have Fun.

[XDMan]

Woodcraft has stores in Loveland and Centennial. They have lots of tools and wood. http://www.woodcraft.com/stores/Default.aspx?locationType=state&location=CO

[BPTactical]

Try Austin Hardwoods as well. Woodcraft is OK but pricey. I will ask my son where he got his Ironwood for his Nunchaku's that he made
As far as checkering tools either Midway or Brownells are good sources.
Practice on scraps before you go to the grips you spent hours on.
Some exotic woods such as CocoBolo and Lignum Vitae are poisonous, especially the dust from sanding and can be real irritants to the skin.

[Mazin]

Thanks guys!!!

[palepainter]

I second Austin as well. I use them for guitar woods.

[Ah Pook]

There used to be a wood shop, across the tracks, west of downtown Loveland. Haven't been there in years but it was very destructive to my wallet.