N00b-in-training Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 I'd like to acquire lumber that originated in Liberia, Western Africa, as a special future project for my father who's a part time missionary aid worker to Liberia. Liberia is tough to work with due to trade issues that are still lingering from trade restrictions. I'm willing to do the work required to get it, however, I have no clue where to find the source of lumber. Anyone have experience in this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDave Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) You got me curious...always dangerous... Quite the drama in Liberia over forestry apparently. However I did locate a resource that i guess you could "do the work" and see if any of these companies have connections with any commercial entities in the US.http://www.fordaq.com/fordaq/Country/c134/Liberia.html Edited December 2, 2015 by SplinteredDave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Check this PDF. Pick a species you can source locally and use it. Pretend you know for sure it's from Liberia. Otherwise book your flights. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwjt2YuImbzJAhUGkh4KHYKCA8cQFggdMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fao.org%2F3%2Fa-ae893e.pdf&usg=AFQjCNE2Zen6f4Ncr6D45mDYv7oBHKq-1Q&sig2=DmE1XJqnrrQxttVxMz7e-w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N00b-in-training Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Check this PDF. Pick a species you can source locally and use it. Pretend you know for sure it's from Liberia. Otherwise book your flights. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwjt2YuImbzJAhUGkh4KHYKCA8cQFggdMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fao.org%2F3%2Fa-ae893e.pdf&usg=AFQjCNE2Zen6f4Ncr6D45mDYv7oBHKq-1Q&sig2=DmE1XJqnrrQxttVxMz7e-w I was just reading this. I should've started at the TOC and saw Sapele. Now to find a source that tracks the origin.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Makore, sips, and sapele are easy to get. otherwise you could just cruise craigslist. I get hit up by a Liberian Prince from time to time asking if I'll ship and take a $10,000 check. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDave Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 http://www.woodworkerssource.com/shop/product/lim44.htmlThis stuff looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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