I've lurked on here a while and decided to create an account last week because of all of the amazing projects I've seen from the users. There is a lot of inspiration for a newer woodworker like myself!
I'll try to make this as brief as I can. I have been looking online for lumber in San Antonio. I was buying mine from Lowes (oak, poplar and pine), but I wanted to branch out. I did some research and wanted to visit Dakota, Allen and Allen and Alamo Hardwoods. The only one that was open on the weekend was Alamo. I found that their prices were about the same if not higher than the big box stores. I ended up buying what they called "bargain walnut" which ended up being beautiful, but couldn't bring myself to pay $7-11/BF when I could get the same wood for $5-8 at Lowes for their standard fare.
I am trying to decide if I should wait for a day off to check the other places which are only open from 8 - 5, M - F or if I should look into some online purchases and have the wood shipped to me. It looks like with freight, I may be able to save a bit of money from the places I've looked (the sites escape me right now as this was a few weeks ago that I had looked).
Projects so far are pretty standard (book cases, end tables, blanket chests, frames, crosses). I'm looking to expand my skills and the types of wood I use without going broke. I don't have a planer or jointer…yet.
Thanks for the help!
I'll try to make this as brief as I can. I have been looking online for lumber in San Antonio. I was buying mine from Lowes (oak, poplar and pine), but I wanted to branch out. I did some research and wanted to visit Dakota, Allen and Allen and Alamo Hardwoods. The only one that was open on the weekend was Alamo. I found that their prices were about the same if not higher than the big box stores. I ended up buying what they called "bargain walnut" which ended up being beautiful, but couldn't bring myself to pay $7-11/BF when I could get the same wood for $5-8 at Lowes for their standard fare.
I am trying to decide if I should wait for a day off to check the other places which are only open from 8 - 5, M - F or if I should look into some online purchases and have the wood shipped to me. It looks like with freight, I may be able to save a bit of money from the places I've looked (the sites escape me right now as this was a few weeks ago that I had looked).
Projects so far are pretty standard (book cases, end tables, blanket chests, frames, crosses). I'm looking to expand my skills and the types of wood I use without going broke. I don't have a planer or jointer…yet.
Thanks for the help!