Estimating BF for projects

I do 20%. It gives you some choices and some scrap. Better than running out.

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I agree with Giz. The other consideration is in price break. If you get a price break with a certain amount, i.e. 100 bf, you may just want to buy the number of bf to get the price break. This gives you extra lumber for the next project.

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Also depends on the type of wood. I order clear Alder I get 3 inch wide by 6 feet stock…I order Oak I get 10 inch wide by 12 feet.

Sometimes I’ve bought No. 2 oak boards for a very good price. I bought plenty because if you eliminate the knots,

it takes more, But lumber that has knots in it tends to have more figure in the grain.

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