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   RRusso | Nov 14, 2003 10:15am | #1

   Jeff,

   Depends on what it is. If there's some maple, birch, poplar, etc. (doubtful, though) in there, then maybe. Cedar, too, for outdoor furniture and such. Tight-grained spruce may attract a local luthier. Do you (or someone you may know) want to build a shed, finish your basement, make some country-style furniture? Do you have the space to store it? See if you can find out what's in there...

   Where are you located, btw? Email me at [email protected] if you want...

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   JeffKurtz | Nov 14, 2003 07:45pm | #2

   Jeff,

   First of all, welcome to Knots!  Always good to hear from a new member.

   Second, please ignore the rudeness exhibited in the prior post.  You'll find most folks here are friendly and eager to help.

   Finally, I suggest you post this same question at Breaktime, the Fine Homebuilding forum.  Just look toward the top of this page and you'll find the link right there in the middle.

   Jeff

   
   

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   Edited 11/14/2003 11:45:44 AM ET by Jeff K

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   jc21 | Nov 14, 2003 08:13pm | #3

   There is a market for old market for old barn wood but as a previous post mentioned, it depends on what you have. Check out local buyers/resellers to see about price and whether it's worth your while. Sometimes you can find really nice tight old growth wood. I missed out on a 24' spruce 8x8, clear and tight- not a single check or knot  when my folks old 200+ year old barn was torn down. imho it's worth checking into.

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   DaveHeinlein | Nov 15, 2003 01:19am | #4

   Be careful of the surface on the weathered siding. It's great looking stuff, but delicate.

   Beams can be re-sawn, but a thorough de-nailing is usually required. Dimensional lumber can be de-nailed and used again.

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   fdampier5 | Nov 16, 2003 03:23am | #5

   It really depends on how it was built and what it was built from.. for example if it's an old timber frame with say oak beams yes there is a really decent market for the timbers.  if on the other hand It was just nailed together from demensional lumber, chances are pretty slim that there will be anyone willing to pay very much for it..

     taking down a barn is a very labor intensive job, if your return is only some old wood, would you trade your labor  for it?

     post the details over at breaktime.. and welcome!!