ben2008 Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 I can no longer get around and I gave up driving so I have been buying my lumber online for a few years now. I have been buying from various places for the last few years. Ocooch, Rare Woods, eBay, Woodworkers Source and a few others. Just wondering where others buy their wood and are you satisfied with the prices, quality and shipping. I personally like Ocooch as I can get sizes from 1/16" to 3/4" and they usually have a nice selection of domestics and imported wood. Of course you pay for that convenience. Their shipping seems high. Ken Lotts, OCtoolguy and OzarkSawdust 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzarkSawdust Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 I use Ocooch also. Always what I need and super fast shipping. Most times I can order by Tuesday and have it delivered Friday! I tried Heritage one time last summer, I ordered on the 7th...my card was charged on the 20th...and it was another 10days or so before delivery! the order was for 2 pieces of Poplar. Not impressed. I haven't tried others though. I hear Cherokee is good. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben2008 Posted January 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 1 minute ago, OzarkSawdust said: I use Ocooch also. Always what I need and super fast shipping. Most times I can order by Tuesday and have it delivered Friday! I tried Heritage one time last summer, I ordered on the 7th...my card was charged on the 20th...and it was another 10days or so before delivery! the order was for 2 pieces of Poplar. Not impressed. I haven't tried others though. I hear Cherokee is good. Yes, I forgot to mention Cherokee. Super fast from CA to MI. I made a mistake in ordering and they fixed it for me a few days later with free shipping. Really friendly folks. OCtoolguy and GusGustin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 9 minutes ago, ben2008 said: Yes, I forgot to mention Cherokee. Super fast from CA to MI. I made a mistake in ordering and they fixed it for me a few days later with free shipping. Really friendly folks. Thanks for mentioning them Ben2008. I feel sort of responsible for them being mentioned here. I really do like them for my wood purchases and Chris goes the extra mile to keep his customers happy. ben2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzarkSawdust Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 I looked back and saw that I did try Cherokee last October. They were quick and nice wood! They, along with Ocooch get a thumbs up from me! ben2008 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 I shop Cherokee first and if I need a specie they do not carry I use Ocooch. And yes,,,, I learned about Cherokee from @octoolguy, and I thank him for it!! ben2008 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 I also learned about Cherokee from Ray, I ordered a couple smaller batches of BBply.. They was quick to deliver.. but only sent half my order. Then I got slammed with orders and forgot to send them a message about it, When I went to send them a message there was a message from them saying they forgot and had messed up my order but it was on the way.. So they get a thumbs up from me as well.. Actually need more ply and torn between ordering from them and having mostly cut to the size I need already or buy local and have to cut up the full sheets.. was really nice not having to break down the full sheets.. But that luxury comes with double the cost.... then there is the cost of gas and the couple hours round trip to go to the local place.. ben2008, OCtoolguy and OzarkSawdust 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Good list and education about wood suppliers. I may try Cherokee on my first order. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) I am glad I don't need to mail order. It's nice to be able to pick watch you need. My friend wanted to buy some wood and I noticed the wood went up almost a dollar a board foot since I purchased some in December. It's only a 20 minute drive but I am going to check my other sources to see if it's universal price increase for my local places. My woodworking club shop supermarket. Edited January 28, 2021 by Woodmaster1 OzarkSawdust and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 7 hours ago, Woodmaster1 said: I am glad I don't need to mail order. It's nice to be able to pick watch you need. My friend wanted to buy some wood and I noticed the wood went up almost a dollar a board foot since I purchased some in December. It's only a 20 minute drive but I am going to check my other sources to see if it's universal price increase for my local places. I bought 300 bdf from Johnsons the week between Christmas and New Years.. was the same price as always.. maybe the prices jumped with the new year? Hope not.. I need more lumber.. My brother just called me yesterday and said he has been cutting Walnut and the grade inspectors rejected several pieces.. when he says that it means come get it out of his way.. and a few boards to him is 100 + bdf, LOL.. Next week I'm picking up my score, LOL Unfortunately I have to sticker it and wait a year or so before using it.. Man I hate that and running out of room to sticker this stuff.. The rafters is stuff full in both my shops.. Finally started using the Cherry and Maple he gave me 1.5 years ago.. Hopefully soon I won't need to buy any lumber... Now if I can talk him into making BBply OCtoolguy and barb.j.enders 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 I buy my 1/8" and 1/4" Baltic Birch on Amazon Woodpeckers they have good quality and also get free shipping thru prime and get it within a few days. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lotts Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 Good topic! great info here. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preprius Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 My brother mentioned Cook woods in Klamath Oregon. Anybody used them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 8 minutes ago, preprius said: My brother mentioned Cook woods in Klamath Oregon. Anybody used them? They stock exotic boards. Each and every board is listed. They don’t offer scroll saw ready boards, but if you are looking for exotic woods, this is the place to shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 23 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: I bought 300 bdf from Johnsons the week between Christmas and New Years.. was the same price as always.. maybe the prices jumped with the new year? Hope not.. I need more lumber.. My brother just called me yesterday and said he has been cutting Walnut and the grade inspectors rejected several pieces.. when he says that it means come get it out of his way.. and a few boards to him is 100 + bdf, LOL.. Next week I'm picking up my score, LOL Unfortunately I have to sticker it and wait a year or so before using it.. Man I hate that and running out of room to sticker this stuff.. The rafters is stuff full in both my shops.. Finally started using the Cherry and Maple he gave me 1.5 years ago.. Hopefully soon I won't need to buy any lumber... Now if I can talk him into making BBply My daughter is moving out, I have room in my garage now!!! I can send the address for delivery!! kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelCass Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Hi Neighbor, I used to live in S.E. Michigan, Trenton to be exact, now in Central Michigan. I know you don't drive but you might want to check out LL Johnson Lumber in Charlotte, Mi. They have some beautiful wood. They do have curbside pickup so maybe you can subscribe to their catalog www.theworkbench.com and then have someone drive you there. I have bought wood from them and always been very satisfied with it . Prices are reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Check out Keim Lumber in Ohio. They have a lot of specialty items also. I like to go up and look around because you always see a lot more in person than online. The place is huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 I guess I will have to bludy some dwood 1/16 can't get it here so I will give it a try, IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 2 hours ago, ChelCass said: Hi Neighbor, I used to live in S.E. Michigan, Trenton to be exact, now in Central Michigan. I know you don't drive but you might want to check out LL Johnson Lumber in Charlotte, Mi. They have some beautiful wood. They do have curbside pickup so maybe you can subscribe to their catalog www.theworkbench.com and then have someone drive you there. I have bought wood from them and always been very satisfied with it . Prices are reasonable. That's where I get about 90% of my supplies and many tools.. My CNC came from there.. I actually was hired for a job there but I declined as the job was for every FRI,SAT,SUN, MON... I wanted to take it but would never see my family so I declined. Plus.. the pay was less than I make just playing around in my shop.. I mainly was wanting the insurance benefits though so I didn't have to buy my own.. Anyway Yes, They'll work with you and do curbside pick-up.. They also have a store in Indiana but I think that one is farther away and it's more on the western side of IN.. ChelCass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 I have no way to dimension lumber, so I buy from Ocooch Hardwoods. ben2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 On 1/23/2021 at 8:53 AM, kmmcrafts said: I bought 300 bdf from Johnsons the week between Christmas and New Years.. was the same price as always.. maybe the prices jumped with the new year? Hope not.. I need more lumber.. My brother just called me yesterday and said he has been cutting Walnut and the grade inspectors rejected several pieces.. when he says that it means come get it out of his way.. and a few boards to him is 100 + bdf, LOL.. Next week I'm picking up my score, LOL Unfortunately I have to sticker it and wait a year or so before using it.. Man I hate that and running out of room to sticker this stuff.. The rafters is stuff full in both my shops.. Finally started using the Cherry and Maple he gave me 1.5 years ago.. Hopefully soon I won't need to buy any lumber... Now if I can talk him into making BBply Let me know when the walnut is ready for pickup. I will make the 80 mile drive north to pick it up (lol). kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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