bushwacked Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Finally got pricing for a decent amount of wood at my local yard. (Yes it's the one you don't get to hand pick) I am just curious how these prices stack up to others. I know wood varies greatly across the U.S. But that is why I am asking since I am curious how our prices in north Texas match up with others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Your prices are considerably better than mine with the exception of the zebrawood which is high. I also have a larger selection but, you may have more available that what's listed as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 The only one I can compare for certain (since I don't have my prices in front of me) is the 4/4 cherry...you have 3.90 per BF on there and I remember my place was 5.80-6.00 per BF for 4/4 cherry... I had to pay ~9.75 per BF to get S4S cherry. =( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Ya they have more options than listed but for the most part the exotics are hit or miss. I think they only order when a contractor needs a lot and they add some on top of it. Good to hear these are pretty good prices though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Those are good prices...assuming that what they call FAS actually IS FAS. A little cheaper across the board than our prices. The price on the mahogany is insanely low, and if it's genuine mahogany I'd go buy a few hundred board feet this evening. Suspiciously low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Those are good prices...assuming that what they call FAS actually IS FAS. A little cheaper across the board than our prices. The price on the mahogany is insanely low, and if it's genuine mahogany I'd go buy a few hundred board feet this evening. Suspiciously low. How could I tell if it's genuine or not? ( still new at this wood thing and telling good from bad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I'd start by asking. The easily identifiable differences between Honduran and African are that the Honduran has a tighter grain with smaller pores, and a deeper, richer color. The African has a coarser, interlocking (reversing) grain. If you see tearout from the milling on the boards, chances are much better that it's African. Honduran mills pretty clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I'd start by asking. The easily identifiable differences between Honduran and African are that the Honduran has a tighter grain with smaller pores, and a deeper, richer color. The African has a coarser, interlocking (reversing) grain. If you see tearout from the milling on the boards, chances are much better that it's African. Honduran mills pretty clean. Well yes I I know to ask but just wanted to be able to rely on something besides a salesmans word. Thanks for the tips on things to look for. If it turns out to be African ... What should the price be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I think $4.55/bf is more than a fair price. That's super cheap for FAS, at least compared to our prices. We're at $7.50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I think $4.55/bf is more than a fair price. That's super cheap for FAS, at least compared to our prices. We're at $7.50. Oh wow. Yall must really like that wood up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 It appears everything there is a few bucks cheaper than what I pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Sheet goods are comparable to what is available here in TN. Most of your hardwood prices are as good or better than anything I've seen at retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 The prices I see look good except for the Zebrawood. It's way high. If I had those prices and availability here, I wouldn't hesitate to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 The prices I see look good except for the Zebrawood. It's way high. If I had those prices and availability here, I wouldn't hesitate to buy. Ya zebra is crazy at the moment. I just think they are low and have not ordered anymore lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 We're way higher on zebrawood. Tim is on the coast...he could be closer to a port that receives shipments of exotics. We're in the middle of the country where transportation costs are a major factor. More fuel used means higher prices. Ask Tim what his prices are for Claro walnut or western big leaf maple and compare them to Kev's prices... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I have NEVER SEEN big leaf maple in SC....would like to get a-hold of some though! We have pine....lots of pine....more pine....yellow pine...imported white pine...and then....there's pine. The first time I went into Woodcraft, I was star-struck....I held purple heart for the first time with wide, wild, childlike eyes....."GOD GREW A PURPLE TREE!!!!!" I'm still amazed when I see bloodwood or padauk or cut into a burl and see the wild grain patterns. Wipe tung oil of a piece of mahogany and look at the transformation. Years ago, I looked at wood and saw firewood...now I look at a log or a crotch and see possibilities of crazy grain. I can always light the gas logs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 You mean like this? Lucked into that stash from a local saw mill just a few weeks ago.. Don't ask what I paid, you don't want to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 You mean like this? Lucked into that stash from a local saw mill just a few weeks ago.. Don't ask what I paid, you don't want to know. Wow! Even from far away it looks great! 12/4? Got any plans for it yet? Or does it still need awhile to dry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 It's actually about 9/4 and is currently at about 11% moisture. I don't have any specific plans for it but, I didn't need any plans considering what I paid.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 It's actually about 9/4 and is currently at about 11% moisture. I don't have any specific plans for it but, I didn't need any plans considering what I paid.. Oh. Haha well it looks a lot thicker than 9/4 but what do I know Not too bad. See... You get sweet wood deals. That's just as good as our festool deals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 You mean like this? Lucked into that stash from a local saw mill just a few weeks ago.. Don't ask what I paid, you don't want to know. "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors ox, nor his ass, nor his stunningly beautiful wood pile" Big leaf maple? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors ox, nor his ass, nor his stunningly beautiful wood pile" Big leaf maple? Yes.. And the little slab on the end is black walnut from the same mill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I WANNA PIECE OF BIG LEAF MAPLE!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I WANNA PIECE OF BIG LEAF MAPLE!!! This ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 That last end grain cutting board that I posted actually came off of that board on top.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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