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   oldusty | Feb 08, 2007 09:12am | #1

       Wiskey ,

                1/2" Maple may not always be a standard stock on the shelf item , your supplier may be able to prepare the stock for you .

            Occasionally boards that don't make 4/4 do get run down to 1/2" .

                                      good  luck           dusty

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   BG | Feb 08, 2007 02:07pm | #2

   Wiskytango,

   Rewaw 5/4 on the bandsaw...after the plane it's between 3/8" and 1/2"

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   wiskytango | Feb 08, 2007 05:42pm | #4

   BG
   the problem with this is that if the drawer is 12 inches deep it wont fit through the band saw.

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   BG | Feb 08, 2007 07:03pm | #7

   wiskytango,
   I've glued up a panel for 12" deep drawers, came out quite nice. It is possible to resaw 12" stock but rather expensive for drawers. Often I'll slice up some 4x6 poplar and dlue up.
   However, most of my really deep drawers have been for storage, shop, etc. and then I'm apt to use plywood

   Edited 2/8/2007 11:08 am ET by BG

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   PCM | Feb 08, 2007 04:18pm | #3

   Try Steve Wall Lumber for kiln dried 1/2" maple.

   http://www.walllumber.com, Thin Craft Wood

   I've used their products and never have had a problem or complaint.

   Pete

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   nikkiwood | Feb 08, 2007 06:50pm | #5

   I have seen it in one hardwood lumber yard around here, but it's hit or miss.

   It is more commonly available at stores such as Rockler or Woodcraft. One or both may also sell it mail order.

   I would suggest working the phones in your area.

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   "It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."

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   LeeGrindinger | Feb 08, 2007 07:02pm | #6

   Ask for "backing boards" when looking at hardwood lumber yards. This material used to be quite widely available and sold for cabinet backs before sheet goods completely took over the market.

   Old timers will recognize 1/2" rough sawn stock as backing boards. I use to be able to get it in most popular North American species.

   Lee

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   cscwem | Feb 08, 2007 07:59pm | #8

   you can get what you want with the least waste by resawing 5/4 stock....planing 4/4 down sure does waste a lot of wood....

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   Pondfish | Feb 09, 2007 01:17am | #9

   Sure 2/4 exists.  there are two in every 5/4 board...

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   wiskytango | Feb 09, 2007 07:22am | #10

   yeah yeah i get it already, Gesh.