What are some of the best places online to buy 4/4 lumber. I have bought from Ocooch but am wondering what others are out there.
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- Thread starter Rusty Nesmith
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West Penn ,Conover NC
What type of woods are you looking for? Seems like every one and their brother has the Woodmizers now days. They could be a good source for miscellaneous stuff. Specialty woods are a whole different deal.
robo hippy
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Green Valley Wood Products in Brazil, Indiana has a wide variety of wood turning blanks available, he will custom cut blanks by order
if you give him the billet sizes you are looking for. He also lists a large variety of wood blanks on eBay under Monitorseller.
if you give him the billet sizes you are looking for. He also lists a large variety of wood blanks on eBay under Monitorseller.
Just don't post a coupon code!
OK, but why?
Rusty you asked about 4/4 lumber which makes me think you're looking for flatwork lumber rather than turning blanks, but Green Valley Wood Products has both.
I, too, can recommend them. Driving back from Raleigh I actually stopped there (a location that gives new meaning to the expression "off the beaten path"). It's a good sized operation with a big inventory of all sizes of turning blanks (sorry I wasn't looking at BF lumber). I bought a 5" thick cherry turning blank from them. It was heavily waxed on 6 sides. It has developed no cracks and is still as wet as the day I bought it.
Yes I am looking for lumber to make end grain cutting boards. Scraps will be used for segmented bowls.
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From your location in West Va, You might even be able to make the drive and save on shipping, but I'll always recommend C.R. Muterspaw in Ohio (Xenia, OH) , Ive bought from them before, and they do excellent lumber.
Oh yeah, I have also bought from Bell Forest Products , they have some nice stuff there too. I think they are in Ohio, too..?
Oh yeah, I have also bought from Bell Forest Products , they have some nice stuff there too. I think they are in Ohio, too..?
Just wondering -- given where you live, can't you get good 4/4 hardwood locally? Or are you looking for some woods other than are typical of this region (KY/WV)? I live in central KY, and can get a wide range of local 4/4 species from direct from regional sawmills for far less than even from local wood sellers, some of it air-dried but mostly kiln-dried. I use a lot of 4/4 white oak -- I can get rough-cut seasoned 'heavy 4/4' planks for a bit over $1/bf from one source (vs $6-8/bf from lumberyards). And I can choose what I want. I have to pick it up. Hard and soft maple, and cherry are not much more from that mill. Other mills are a bit more expensive, for kiln dried, but have larger selections, but all for less than from local regular lumber dealers. Most local hardwoods are available from one mill or another at a reasonable price. A turning friend and I have visited a number of regional sawmills.
Only one place close that I know of. He has good prices but his lumber is not in the best shape.
Wow, I'm not sure if I fit the everybody or the brother definition, but I have a "small" sawmill and lots of standing timber... I cut hardwoods for the woodworking crowd. I mostly cut 5/4 or turning stock. There must be someone like me near you. Check with Woodmizer... They keep a listing of people with their sawmills. Check the forestry forum in the sawmilling section. Or, drive three hours and come see me!
Bell Forest Products (https://www.bellforestproducts.com/) is in Ishpeming, Michigan
I'll second C.R. Muterspaw. Bought from them many times and never disappointed.
You may be able to get nice stuff from a local cabinet shop. They generally have lots of nice cut offs. There are a couple of local custom fancy RV manufacturers locally and they have lots of interesting stuff.
robo hippy
robo hippy