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a little guidance on choosing wood for making my crown molding

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I am looking for opinions on this wood that I have found at home depot for doing my crown molding. I have a router and table, and this seems to meet the requirements of straight grain and no knots. If this would work I would like to give it a try. Here is the link

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-1-in-x-4-in-x-8-ft-Furring-Strip-Board-687642/100043036?MERCH=REC-_-NavPLPHorizontal1_rr-_-NA-_-100043036-_-N

This will be painted to match the rest of the trim. Sorry for the basic question, and if you have any other suggestions for wood besides this I would be happy to hear any suggestions. Thanks!
 
#2 · (Edited by Moderator)
Furring strips usually have knots. If you are going to the big box, then you will want their "Select pine", which is clear and usually pretty straight grain. I made some moldings for the kitchen out of it that turned out well-they were stained to match existing pine woodwork.

A better option for painted trim would be to find a local sawyer or hardwood delaer with some poplar or soft maple. Either of those species will mill out nicer than pine.
 
#6 ·
Depends on where you are at, as far as what any particular species would cost. Whatever is plentiful in your area will usually be the cheapest if dealing with a local mill. Honestly, 300ft is a piddling order for any lumberyard that works with commercial customers, so not much chance of a discount.

Oh, and I agree with nailbanger about there usually not being any savings milling it yourself for a standard crown profile. The only reason I did my own was because we couldn't find a commercial profile the wife liked to go with our cabinets and existing trim.
 
#10 ·
I have designed a lot of high-end theater rooms and entertainment spaces. Every time I was able to find amazing trim at custom molding shops. The Home Depot stock is pretty lame. If you want the experience, find a better supplier as suggested above. If you want the best product, get some of the engineered custom moldings available and you will be happy.
 
#11 ·
Find a lumber dealer or building supplier. gonna cost more at Home Depot or lowes. Pine should be fine.

Checkout woodgears.ca Matthias makes his own molding. You'll might find there is a lot more to it than you think.
 
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