Denver_Dan Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 Hello: I'm ia hobbyist in the Denver area and looking for sources of "rough' lumber so that I can save some money and use my 15" planer. It seems like for the searching I've done, rough and planed lumber are priced similarly. Any advice/guidance greatly appreciated. Dan Quote
wtnhighlander Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 Similar situation with a couple of suppliers I found here in Tennessee. Rough or planed, close to the same price. I prefer rough, as it is thicker, and I can surface just prior to use, normally ending up with more than 3/4" from 4/4 rough. Pre-surfaced boards are around 7/8, and may have moved before I get them, so require jointing & planing again to get flat. That ends up giving me boards < 3/4" thick. The only reason I go to the place that pre-surfaces is because they are open Saturdays. 1 Quote
RichardA Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 There are a couple of members here from your area, they will probably be in touch. be patient. Quote
Denver_Dan Posted February 18, 2020 Author Report Posted February 18, 2020 Thanks both for the comments. I'll be patient to see if any of the Denver area folks chime in. Quote
Denver_Dan Posted March 10, 2020 Author Report Posted March 10, 2020 Any Denver area folks with comments? Dan Quote
wtnhighlander Posted March 11, 2020 Report Posted March 11, 2020 *rasing hand* Hello, @thewoodwhisperer, aren't you a "Denver area folk"? I can't imagine a better source for an answer! Quote
Mark J Posted March 11, 2020 Report Posted March 11, 2020 Might be better to try and reach Marc directly through The Wood Whisper web site. Quote
Chestnut Posted March 11, 2020 Report Posted March 11, 2020 Marc is sponsored by Austin Hardwoods so you'll get that for an answer for sure. Another good source for lumber is find your local woodworking guild and ask them. They may have discounts or will offer other opportunities you wouldn't normally get, like buying wholesale. Quote
Denver_Dan Posted March 12, 2020 Author Report Posted March 12, 2020 Thanks Chestnut. Will check out the local guild. On 3/11/2020 at 6:57 AM, Chestnut said: Marc is sponsored by Austin Hardwoods so you'll get that for an answer for sure. Another good source for lumber is find your local woodworking guild and ask them. They may have discounts or will offer other opportunities you wouldn't normally get, like buying wholesale. Quote
Denver_Dan Posted March 12, 2020 Author Report Posted March 12, 2020 On 3/10/2020 at 6:06 PM, wtnhighlander said: *rasing hand* Hello, @thewoodwhisperer, aren't you a "Denver area folk"? I can't imagine a better source for an answer! Thanks wtnhighlander On 3/10/2020 at 6:55 PM, Mark J said: Might be better to try and reach Marc directly through The Wood Whisper web site. Thanks Mark! Quote
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