Comments on: Hot Spots for Cool Lumber

By: Andy Omdal

Andy Omdal — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 01:23:57 +0000

Targo woods in Bellingham Washington. Very nice and very helpful. Wide variety of wonderful wood.

By: Vince Faulkner

Vince Faulkner — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:51:50 +0000

50% of my wood comes from the road side, whats being throw away by others. Then 45 % come from home builders after I ask if I can go through there wood scraps. 5% comes from Lowes or Home depot. Because of the above I have $25,000.oo worth of wood working equipment. I am retired now and for the most part I give my the things away that I make, to what seems to be very happy people.
Just a smile is worth a lot to me.

By: Doug Brown

Doug Brown — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:18:07 +0000

I don’t buy much of my wood either. I’ve been lucky to have found my wood ranging from my own property to friends. One thing I actually do that pays off is re use skids. There are many places in my area that discard skids after shipment is delivered to them. I just pick them up, put them in my truck and bring them home to dismantle them. I have acquired a lot of nice lumber for small projects. It’s a lot of work to get the twist nails out but its worth it. You may lose a board or two but what you can get makes it worth it.

By: Troy

Troy — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:29:39 +0000

I find a LOT of great lumber on craigslist, it is amazing what you can find for a great price. I have bought Oak, Maple, Walnut, Mahogany and even old growth pine (18″ wide board), in most cases I pay 60-70% less than most commercial locations.

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By: Mark Stephens

Mark Stephens — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:24:34 +0000

If I may . . . there’s an applaudable group of friendly, savvy, and talented woodworkers who find their wood at Woodworkers Source in Arizona.

By: Randy Stefaniak

Randy Stefaniak — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:01:19 +0000

In the Mid-Michigan area my choice is Heritier Sawmill near Pinconning Mi. Lee and Diane Heritier take great care of their customers and after you load up the quality oak, maple or whatever, take a stroll through the gift shop “Reflections of the Wild” for some unique items”.

By: Jack Hoying

Jack Hoying — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:53:24 +0000

I purchase my lumber from Frank Miller Lumber in Union City, Indiana. (on the central Ohio border) Great selection and service. Just had 500′ of QS white oak delivered and 50 ft of Walnut. Both are exceptional.
Jack