I found this site accidentally…Boy, I love accidents like this! This site is so awesome for a newbie woodworker. The welcome I’ve received here has been tremendous! I’ve spent way to much time browsing through projects. I have found many great creations that have inspired me to try new projects of my own. I have learned so much just by hanging out here. I have browsed through a bunch of the videos and am now ready to try inlay and dovetails. All of which scared the beejeebees out of me before. Now, I’m looking forward to trying something a bit more challenging then my recent projects. Thanks to all for the inspiration and the encouragement!
Now, if y’all could tell me where to get some of that great wood you’ve been using. It sure isn’t carried by my local Lowes or Home Depot!
-- Robbinscabin
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MsDebbieP
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posted 382 days ago
all that in just one day ? :)
I agree. LJ is THE BEST.
let us know what region you are in and someone will tell you where the best wood source is for you
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
robbinscabin
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posted 382 days ago
I’m in Upstate NY…just minutes from Canada! No where near New York City.
-- Robbinscabin
lew
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posted 382 days ago
Welcome! You’ll really like it here!
Scott Bryan
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Robin, if you look at the prices that Lowe’s and HD charge for their wood it runs $6.00 a bf or better. Use them if you have no other alternative. Some good resources for wood are Craigslist, Woodfinder and Ebay. There are internet providers as well but shipping adds significantly to the cost. Another resource is a fellow LJ, Barlow, who supplies kiln dried wood.
But your best bet would be to find a local sawyer who deals in hardwood lumber. Treebones has posted a list of sawyers here. You might want to scan it to see if there are any in your area.
Hope this helps.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
John Gray
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posted 382 days ago
Welcome aboard!
-- Only the Shadow knows....................
robbinscabin
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posted 382 days ago
Thanks all!
Scott~Thanks for the links! Woodfinder found a source less than 4 miles from my home! He had a website and everything! It’s exactly the kind of shop I was looking for! You were also right about the prices…much less expensive than the “big” stores. And I’m not sure but he might’ve gone to school with my hubby! I can’t thank you enough!
Off to shop… ;)
-- Robbinscabin