Nick Lazz Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Im looking for some weathered barn wood for various projects (platform bed, built in dresser / vanity and other) If you have found a good source for these types of projects, please let me know. Thanks! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Welcome to the forums Nick! Let us know where you're located so maybe a local source can be found for you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Old cedar fence boards work well. When I needed some weathered wood I just replace a section of my 1x 6 x 6 ft tall fence boards. We carefully mitered the fresh cuts to keep from exposing new wood. If you rub the mitered corner with the round side of a screwdriver it bends and merges the fibers at the tip while they are wet with glue. Wipe away all the excess glue and it looks pretty good. If you don't have a weathered wood fence locate a neighbor with one and offer to replace a section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Lazz Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Welcome to the forums Nick! Let us know where you're located so maybe a local source can be found for you.. Portland, OR area...Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mds2 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 The "materials" section of my local craigslist has about 15 barns worth of reclaimed wood for sale. I'd start there if I were you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Be very careful when agreeing to dismantle a building as a source of wood. Not because of the dangers that are inherent in dealing with an old building or the materials involved, that goes without saying, but because you and the owners of the source need to be very clear about what the expectations are, what the expected schedule is and who is responsible for what portions of the project. You may get into it thinking it's a cheap source for some cool wood. The owners may think they've got a cheap way to get rid of an eyesore ... including the roof shingles, all the hardware, nails, screws, fasteners, rotten boards and any other crap that may have been collected with the building. You can probably guess how I know. It's a sad story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I wish you were closer to me, I've got a ton in my loft my sister got and will never use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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