Good deal on wood

[Trka2002]

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. 

[kmmcrafts]

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.. 

 

[edward]

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

[lawson56]

40% savings! Fantastic!and at Lowe's.I remember the last board I bought there was fairly costly. Thank you for your service.

[Woodmaster1]

Good deal on the wood. I get mine from the woodworking club or a lumber supplier never from the big box store.

[Roland Lyons]

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

[Roland Lyons]

Can't get pic to load.

[amazingkevin]

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

[ike]

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

[Lucky2]

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 

[Woodmaster1]

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.