Buying 1/4-Inch Walnut From Home Depot

[BadBob]

I needed 1/4-inch thick walnut. I was searching all the usual places and comparing prices when I remembered someone saying they were buying walnut at Home Depot. I did a quick search and sure enough, there it was,

14x5.5 four-foot boards in a five-pack. I get a 10% discount and free shipping, making the total cost more than 30% lower than the rest. I took a chance, and here is what I received.

 

 

[Bill WIlson]

If you are happy with the price and the product, that is all that matters.  I'm just glad I don't have to buy hardwood that way.  I realize many parts of the country do not have access to a local hardwood distributer, so the options are limited.  That just seems like an awful lot to pay for the amount of sapwood that was included.  Otherwise, the boards look pretty nice.  Sapwood isn't necessarily a bad thing, but a little goes a long way, especially if you are really looking for the dark walnut color.

[BadBob]

2 hours ago, Bill WIlson said:

If you are happy with the price and the product, that is all that matters.  I'm just glad I don't have to buy hardwood that way.  I realize many parts of the country do not have access to a local hardwood distributer, so the options are limited.  That just seems like an awful lot to pay for the amount of sapwood that was included.  Otherwise, the boards look pretty nice.  Sapwood isn't necessarily a bad thing, but a little goes a long way, especially if you are really looking for the dark walnut color.

I really need it for its dark color, but I will use the sapwood for something. I have a box of walnuts from Ocooch Hardwoods but not a spec of sapwood. It would not be a good deal if I could not use the sapwood. Home Depot only has 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 inch thick. I use some other thicknesses like 3/8. Ocooch Hardwood is where I would go for this.

I don't know if I will buy this again. With sales the way they have been, I may never use it up.