Hello, I am a furniture maker based in London. Great range of timber and related products, excellent web site (clear, concise and user friendly) and quick delivery. I ordered 20 pcs x 1m of (approx’) 12mm maple dowel, 3 pieces were discoloured in places which I cannot use for my chairs. I had ordered two extra pieces just in case so I’ll have to pick the best of one of the three discoloured/knotty/weak ones, not a big problem. I also ordered 2pcs x 1m x 1” (I think) sycamore for my colleague but received this in maple and one piece was quite bent. He was going to rerun them but I think he’s now decided he can manage with these. Best regards, Andrew Englefield