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reclaimed lumber, whats the best way?

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I have between 800 and 1500bf of reclaimed 2×4s, 4×4s, 2×6s, 2×8s and 2×10s all different lengths from 2' to 17'.. I have no choice but to store it outside, what is the best way to do it??
 
#3 ·
Stock up on planer knives. I never have seen any reclaimed boards that don't have at least one nail that the magnet missed. Knives cost more than I ever saved with reclaimed or pallet wood. Really check the wood thoroughly.
 
#4 ·
Yes, it is pine, cedar and some spruce.. I was asked to demo a large deck and pool house that was built in the early 80s.. Had to toss/burn 3/4s of it, but was able to save some really good lumber. I don't think I am going to plane it, I think I am just going to use it as is for garden sheds, workbenches rough stuff!! I have it temporarily stacked and stickered, but it is only 4"/6" off the ground..
 
#7 ·
No. Stay horizontal and straight as possibl. If you can manage an opaque cover will protect the color of any pieces not yet exposed to sunlight for an extended period.

My opinion is the effort should be relative to the value of the wood. It seems this wood is valuable to you, so maybe the effort is worth it.
 
#8 ·
I have built a thing or two using 2×4's and 2×6's cut down.

Wood Hat Motor vehicle Gas Engineering


Wood Motor vehicle Gas Machine Engineering


Legs for new work bench.
Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plank

And frame.
Wood Gas Composite material Hardwood Rectangle

Wood Table Floor Hardwood Composite material


And mobile workstation.
Wood Creative arts Gas Workbench Machine


Wood Art Engineering Gas Machine


Bottle Wood Gas Hardwood Machine


Automotive parking light Tire Hood Vehicle Automotive tire


Good luck.
Mike
 

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Sorry I should have specified what I meant by vertical, I meant with say the 2×4s, stacking them on the 2" side insteadof laying them on the 4" side..

Mike, you do aamazing work my friend, hope you don't mind if I steal a few of your ideas!!

I like the metal roof idea, think I may see if I can snag some from the scrap pile at work..

I had no choice but to wrap a tarp around it last night due to we are supposed to get over an inch of rain today..
 
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