On Tue, 26 May 2009 22:12:37 -0400 (EDT)you write: > >hi, >I am not sure of the local lumber yard; or their minimums to be honest. >But I'm wondering where, or if you guys get your fine hardwoods on the >net? >If so, what are the best places on the net for: >mahogany, cherry, >or any of the weather resistant woods such as redwood or (spelling) teek? >Thanks
Hello all: I like Steve Wall Lumber http://www.walllunber.com. These folks are honest. I have always gotten a little above what I asked for. When you ask for select, that is what you get. I have never had to wait more than 4 days for my shipment to arrive at the shipping dock. I have ordered as much as 300 board feet of red oak (select) and as specific as 8/4 poplar (select) with specific dementions. Their wood is shipped in the rough. Although, they will plane it for you for so much per board foot. Personally, I like to plane my own just before I am ready to use it. That way, I don't have to worry about it getting damaged during shipping or while hanging around the shop. They also have ups bundles. These are bundles of wood less than 5' long and weighing less than 70 pounds. They will even ship pliwood if you can meet their minimum order. They are really good at packaging so the corners don't get damaged. Their pliwood is actually furniture grade. This means the core is hardwood, usually poplar and having no voids. The stuff I've gotten at the home centers is junk compared. The thing that really ticks me off about the home center plywood is how thin the outer veneer is. Terry
