Trka2002 Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 I was in Lowes yesterday buying wood and bought what I would have believed to be the worst piece of oak ever on the rack. It was 4' long and 10" wide (9.5) but I only needed 45" and about 8" wide. Took some measurements with my tape measure and found that every defect in this board could be cut out for the project I was doing. Talked to one of the representatives and he took 30% off the price. Showed my military ID at the check out, and got another 10%. Already have it cut to sizes I need, and every piece I'm cutting is perfect. I think I got a pretty good deal on the wood. wish I would have took photos of that board, but I'll post photos of finished product. Lucky2, Falcon, lawson56 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 First off, Thank you for your service.. I don't know how any scroll sawers can afford to buy your lumber from any box store such as Lowes, Menards and Homedepot.. I'd be checking around for a local sawmill.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Glad you got a good deal on the wood, I also buy my wood at Lowes, I like the 2' and 4' oak, which I think is reasonable in price, also the Popular wood, and it is 100% better then HD, I also get a Military discount which helps. edward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 40% savings! Fantastic!and at Lowe's.I remember the last board I bought there was fairly costly. Thank you for your service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Good deal on the wood. I get mine from the woodworking club or a lumber supplier never from the big box store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Lyons Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 I stopped by a local cabinet shop and asked if I could raid the scrap bin. They said sure take all you want. I only grabbed a few pieces cause my trunk was loaded with other stuff. I could use some help identifying some of the wood. I recognize the oak and poplar but not sure about the others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Lyons Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Can't get pic to load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 13 hours ago, Trka2002 said: I was in Lowes yesterday buying wood and bought what I would have believed to be the worst piece of oak ever on the rack. It was 4' long and 10" wide (9.5) but I only needed 45" and about 8" wide. Took some measurements with my tape measure and found that every defect in this board could be cut out for the project I was doing. Talked to one of the representatives and he took 30% off the price. Showed my military ID at the check out, and got another 10%. Already have it cut to sizes I need, and every piece I'm cutting is perfect. I think I got a pretty good deal on the wood. wish I would have took photos of that board, but I'll post photos of finished product. Hah! that's my problem .Forgetting to show the club,SSV.You raped them good for you,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 I buy my lumber from Paxton lumber they only are avable in 3 states popular is priced to a study customer $2.10 there regular price is $2.60 Which is about 1/2 the price at Lowes or H.D. dthey also have cherry at $3.6 per board ft, it is all keln dried onde in a while it has to be re pllained. 3/4 lumber is actually .800.Best prices that I can find. IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 13 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: First off, Thank you for your service.. I don't know how any scroll sawers can afford to buy your lumber from any box store such as Lowes, Menards and Homedepot.. I'd be checking around for a local sawmill.. Kevin, sometimes there is no option to buying from the big box stores(BBS), I know that I have no option. Even the selection at the BBS around here are pitiful, the only type of hardwood they carry is hard maple and if your lucky you might find a descent piece of oak. For me to get anything other them those two types of hardwood, I have to drive over 90 miles to another BBS. And the selection there still isn't anything to write home about, try to get a piece of Cherry, Walnut, or Purpleheart it isn't available most of the time. And if I have to order it in, it takes at least two weeks to get it. Len kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Ike when I taught woodworking Paxton Lumber is where I got my hardwood. We were in their delivery area so it cost nothing to have it delivered at that time. I have since found local sawmills and the prices are better and I can pick the boards I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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