Wood Supply in Metro Detroit Area?

Pete, one of the first places I recommend when I see posts like this is Craigslist. You can get some pretty good buys on hardwood. Wood is usually listed in the materials section.

Another resource that I have used with less success, but it can be helpful nonetheless, is Woodfinder.com.

Hope this helps.

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hey…i live right across the river in windsor and we have 2 wood mills here if you feel like crossing the border. Let me know and I’ll tell you where they’re at.

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Have you tried Public Lumber on Seven Mile?

http://www.publiclumber.com/

I haven’t dealt with them personally but their selection was always pretty good.

-- -Dale

Scott, thanks for the tip on Woodfinder.com. I just checked it out and there’s a place less than 10 miles from me that appeared to have an incredible selection of woods available per their website. I gave them a call and they were really helpful and had what I’ve been looking for for quite a while. Prices are fair too. I’ll have to check them out in person and see what it’s all about.

-- Life is a one lap race.

Dale – mind reader. That’s the place I found on Woodfinder. I’m going to check them out this week sometime and see what it’s all about.

-- Life is a one lap race.

I might be picking favorites but here is a good source for Curly Maple ;)

-- There's many a slip betwixt a cup and a lip.--Scott

Hi Pete. I live in warren and have a great place to get domestics such as maple, cherry, walnut, ash
oak and a few more that might interest you. The mans name is Steve and he lives in Brown City. That is about 45 minutes up Van Dyke after you hit the freeway. I have to get a hold of my son for the phone number, so i’ll repost as soon as I can get ahold of him. It is definately worth the trip. He mills logs and has a big selection at good prices. If you want exotics. Try the Woodcraft at 17 Mile and Vandyke. The have a
large selection of some beautiful stuff with a great staff to help. hope this helps and I will repost with that
phone number. Ron

-- Ron, Michigan

check out theworkbench.com they deliver anywhere in the state.

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Pete, I get most of my lumber from Dennis Duncan of Michigan Hardwoods . He’s in Dryden, just north of Almont. Dennis is a great guy and he’s got plenty of lumber at really good prices.

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Hi Pete, here is the phone number….1-810-346-2124 call in the evening and ask for Steve.
It looks as if you have recieved some very good info for lumber. have fun…Ron!(theres a lot of figured wood in there too.)!

-- Ron, Michigan

Hey guys, thanks for all the great feedback, this is exactly what I was looking for. I think I’m going to try to hit Steve in Brown City and Dennis in Dryden first and see what happens. Thanks again!

-- Life is a one lap race.

Pete,

I live downriver in Trenton and have been going to KenCraft in Toledo for couple years. Two miles off I-475 between I-75 and US-23. They have their prices online at;
http://www.kencraftcompany.com/Kencraft_Price_List.pdf

I also go to Raven Farm in Lansing of all places. It is a micro mill, but great prices. Nothing online for prices, but call them and get a quote. Fanatastic prices on shorts.
http://www.ravenfarm.com/

Steve.