The north western end of New Delhi is home to what must be
the country’s largest timber market. The market is situated in the outskirts of
the city along the Rohtak Road at a place called Nangloi.
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| Nangloi Timber Market (Delhi) |
I decided to explore the place with fellow woodworker Joel
Michalski, a American from Wisconsin who is currently in Delhi on assignment.
The two of us took the Delhi Metro and after a couple of changes got on to the
line that ends at a place called Mundka. The market starts near the Nangloi
stop and continues several kilometres till Mundka and beyond.
From the Metro coach we could see miles and miles of
warehouses full of timber of various kinds. There were trucks loading and
unloading and containers at places.
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| Timber Warehouse |
Almost all the wood sold here is imported and comes in
straight from the ports in Gujarat. Hundreds of large importers get shiploads
of timber and distribute them all over north India. This is one reason why bulk buyers prefer to
pick up their requirements from here.
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| Unloading Timber |
We found that the bulk of the wood being imported these days
is cheap Meranti, Pine and similar varieties. These cost between `500 and 700 a cubic feet.
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| A Large Timber Stockist |
The bigger yards stock a wide variety of more expensive
African, Burma and Nagpur teaks as well as some Western species such as Red
Oak, Ask and Maple. These are significantly more expensive and the best Burma
Teak, for instance, can cost as much as `
3800 a cubic foot.
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| Variety of Wood Species |
It felt great to be in these huge timber yards with their
aroma of fresh wood. Joel took a bunch of photos which he agreed to share. All the photos are by him.
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| A Bandsaw in Operation |
Indranil Banerjie
20 April 2014
20 April 2014
This blog is very well written and provide almost all the basic information for woodwork. This "Where To Buy" section should only include the shops, contact person's name, address etc.
ReplyDeleteIndranil, Hope you visited the Yash tool shop, the shop for all type of router bits. Nangloi has been my destination for router bits and cutters. It is also known as Assam Timber market. We have a similar Market here in Indore. I will visit, take photos and give you a write up on this one also.
ReplyDeleteHi Indranil
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I envy you in Delhi with so many wood buying options.
I am right now in Coonoor and visited Sim's park and the Botanical gardens in Ooty and saw for the first time trees that were documented to be more than 130 years old. This makes me value wood much more and also makes me want to conserve wood and be careful with its use just like water and electricity.
Hi Oomen, can you tell me how I could get old age wood.... Need it in 16 inch width and 30 inch length and thick 18mm
DeleteVinay: I share your sentiments totally on the value of trees. We have squandered our precious resource and despite having thousands and thousands of wasteland have not been able to develop our forestry resource.
ReplyDeleteAlso, trees like humans must ultimately die and what better way to preserve their memory than to take their wood and craft something beautiful with it.
Bala: I did visit Yash Tool Shop and bought a router bit. I hope it works as well as it looks.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to a write-up on the local timber market at Indore.
Hi indranil,
ReplyDeleteCan you please suggest some online store from where I can buy wood working tools including planars?
Can we buy wood planks online too?
Shashank, for online tools try machpowertools.com, Goodwill (http://www.goodwillstore.in/) or Mr Thomas (https://www.mrthomas.in/).
DeleteI have not come across any online store selling wood in India. Let us know if you find one. best wishes
Great blog indranil, nees your help. i am looking for some wood planks (1x2s). Any idea where can i get them in south delhi?
ReplyDeleteThanks Vaqqas! Try Kotla Mubarakpur, you should get it.
Deletehi Indranil/others
ReplyDeleteNeed some wooden planks for table tops @west delhi , any recommendations ?
Nikhil,
DeleteYour best options are in Kirti Nagar timber market which is full of excellent shops selling all kinds of wood. Most of these shops sell varieties of Teak and SPF. Search for those shops that sell imported woods like Oak, Ash and so on, which in my view are excellent species. Best of luck.
Would you know about similar markets or contacts for Bangalore. Am interested in wooden planks for the walls in our home. Thanks in advance
ReplyDeleteI am not very sure but Mysore Road seems to be a place where there are some timber dealers.
DeleteAny suggestions for good market in Delhi for power tools like sander, clamps etc?
ReplyDeleteChawri Bazar is overflowing with all kinds of power tools.
DeleteWondering what would be the cost of sheesham wood planks in Market?
ReplyDeleteNo idea really - perhaps around Rs 2,000 per cft.
DeleteCan you tell me the shops in Delhi or preferable East Delhi where can I buy woodworking tools - manual as well as electrical.
ReplyDeleteChawri Bazar is the main wholesale market for tools in Delhi but you could get them in other parts too.
DeleteHello Mr. Indranil. I was just surfing the web for some information on wooden planks that i need for some repair work. I never knew Nangloi had such a big timber market!!..Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
ReplyDeleteCould you please tell me which kind of wood should i use as it is just for some repair work around the exhaust areas at my home. I am looking for something relatively cheap but still strong enough so that i can chisel out good strong joints and it lasts long. And that they would be available in dimensions of 40×4×4 cm. If my question is right then could you please also suggest a market to buy the same in East Delhi or NCR area near Anand Vihar, Delhi.
I would be grateful for your assistance.
1. Many types of timber would be appropriate for what you want to do - Meranti, Karpoor and even Southern Yellow Pine. You will have to check your local lumber hop for available dimensions.
ReplyDelete2. Sorry, no idea about timber shops in East Delhi - tho there must be many.
I'm interest in wood spiral machine i like to buy that machine which is also called as wood rashi where will i find that machine.Spiral wood between 1 -3 inches.
ReplyDeleteHello Indranil ji, how are you? Please can you name timber markets in India which are as big as Nangloi in Delhi?
ReplyDeleteDifficult to say as I have little knowledge of timber markets in other cities.
DeleteI have a manufacturing unit of study desks in Delhi. So want cheaper wooden board for that.. Can any body help me to find out cheapest rate of mdf wooden board of size 2 feet breadth and approx 3 feet length and..........What will be the approximate cost of its... Please revert ASAP...
ReplyDeleteHello.
ReplyDeleteVery valuable information on this blog. Kudos. Mr. Indranil, I would request you to enlighten me on various sources of imported teak wood and would be the landed cost in Delhi?Thanks
No idea of landed costs. Retail prices vary between Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 or so a cft.
DeleteI want purchase some marandi or sangwan wood for doors from delhi for My new house. Can anyone suggest some reliable shop with contact number and address.
ReplyDeleteCan I get tree root parts?
ReplyDeleteNo idea.
DeleteHi, It will be of great help if you'd tell me that which market is best for affordable yet good quality teak, mango wood for furniture. Thankyou
ReplyDeleteFor Teak, Nangloi or Kirti Nagar would be good choices. Can't say about Mango but you could find it from time to time in Korti Nagar. Else try the timber market at Hapur. Best wishes
DeleteCud u please any factory or place or some good carpenter who is specialize in solid wood double bed..double beds without nails and screws and made by using planks...
ReplyDeleteContact Manmeet Singh at manmeetsingh007lucky[at]gmail.com
DeleteWhere can I get Raw Veneer in large quantity?
ReplyDeleteHello , any idea about good timber market in Noida
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately no.
DeleteSo I'm a redwood supplier from northern California I have over 400 acres of redwoods and burls
ReplyDeleteI was looking for a buyer or a lead to any buyers