Materials used for making a hardwood automaton

Here are some sources of materials I recommend for quality, selection, and service:

Rockler.com Woodworking Superstore

Amazon.com Industrial & Scientific Store

Woodcraft.com

Basswood for Carving

Basswood Carving Stock Available in lengths from 6" to 48" ... Basswood Carving Stock

Hardwood for Building Automata Boxes and Mechanisms

Thin Lumber-Exotic and Domestic

These finer species make beautiful accent woods for your finer projects. Colorful woods make dramatic edging, accents and inlays. Thin sizes are perfect for small projects.

Aromatic Cedar Lining	Honduras Mahogany	Bolivian Rosewood
African Padauk	Purpleheart	Cocobolo
Teak	Wenge	Birch
Maple	Red Oak	Walnut
Cherry	White Oak	Ash

Brass for Making Automata

Finishing, Sanding, and Glue

Finishing	Gluing, Epoxy, Adhesives and Fillers	Sanding

Woodworking Materials