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With out knowing for sure what type of lumber he is selling, it might be a good deal. I have never worked with elm but read somewhere that its’ grain runs “wild” and therefore difficult to work with.

My quick calculations looks like about 150 bdft- so a little over $1 a bdft. Not bad

About the American Elm- we still have it here in south central Pennsylvania but it is becoming more and more scarce.

Lew

Distance? Have to figure in gas costs.

If it helps, ask for pictures, most of those Craig’s list people will send pictures if you ask.

-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX

To my understanding, the price looks pretty good. However, I know nothing about elm and it doesn’t seem to be too prevalent here on LJ, so I figured it was worth an ask. As for distance, he’s about 30 minutes away which is pretty close considering where many mills are around here.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

This is a good price for just about any lumber. There have been several gorgeous projects posted here that have been made from elm. Here are a few:

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/5127

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/6389

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/2757

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.

That sounds like a “dive on it” sort of opportunity! You could make some nice chairs with a bunch of cheap 10/4…

-- Dan Lyke, Petaluma California, http://www.flutterby.net/User:DanLyke

Unless it looks like total garbage when you see it, I would jump all over it.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Thanks for the response guys.

Scott, I did a search for elm and didn’t see any of those projects … Apparently I’m either going blind or just forgot how to read. Thanks for the links.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.