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   jonsherryl | Jul 23, 2002 04:22am | #1

   Twig, I used to live in suburban Chicago (Schaumburg.) If you're looking for deals on hardwood, your best bet is to hitch up your trailer and get out of town. There's a good mill out west of you in Kirkland. Also, Ken Burch's hardwood outlet in DeKalb (or is it Sycamore now?) is a great place to shop (Just wish I could remember what Ken calls his operation these days?) I left there in 1990, so my memory is getting a little dim...But there are a lot of great little mills in western and southern Illinois. If you're willing to buy in reasonable quantities (100BF or so) you'll pick up some super deals at these small mills.

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   ChaviraJr | Jul 23, 2002 07:43am | #2

   Jon, Thanks a million!  Sycamore is just about a 30 minute drive from my place.  I'll definately check it out as well as Kirkland.  I appreciate your help.  Thanks again, Twig 

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   woodshaver | Jul 24, 2002 07:29am | #3

   Hello,Twig,there is a lumber yard in the Chicago area called Paxton. they deliver to my shop in the milwaukee area. and are one of the few to sell exotic woods,there    address is 5701 w.66th street,chicago il,60638        phone#(773)767-1207.  good luck.

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   ChaviraJr | Jul 24, 2002 08:45pm | #4

   Thank you very much for the information.  I appreciate your help.  Twig

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   MikeCirc | Jul 25, 2002 05:16pm | #5

   Kirkland Sawmill is on Route 72 which is Main Street in Kirkland, Illinois, about 9 miles west of Genoa. It is a tiny town out near route 39.  Hours are M-F 8 to 5 and 8 to noon on Saturdays.

    Kirkland Saw Mill, 606 W. Maine Street, Kirkland, IL 60140 815-522-6150, Ron is the name of the owner...

    Only local woods.  Tons of Oak, both Red and White.  Usually has Maple and poplar, but only occasionally other woods.  Lots of 4/4 and 5/4 stock, but limited on bigger stuff.

   Owl Hardwoods

       620 E Saint Charles Rd

       Lombard, IL 60148

       (630) 627-5060

       Big selection, but very, very pricey.

    

   A good place to go for exotics around here. Any usual sheet goods, too -- exotic faced ply, for instance. They can get it, if they don't have it, usually. Contact them here: http://www.owlhardwood.com/

    

    

       Badger Hardwoods of Wisconsin, Ltd.

       (Owner: Bob Hansen)

       N1517 Hwy 14

       Walworth, WI  53184

       Hours: 8:00AM-4:00PM

   Monday-Saturday

       Phone: (800) 252-2373

       Phone: (414) 275-1162

       FAX:   (414) 275-9855

       e-mail:[email protected]

       *They also have a web site.  It's about 10 minutes north of Harvard.  A little house with a bunch of sheds full to the rafters with wood.    Wide selection, fair prices.

    

    

    

       The Hardwood Connection

       1810 State Route 64

       Sycamore, IL 60178

       (815) 895-8733

    

   Big selection.  Exotics and domestic stuff.  Very expensive but high quality.

      

    

   Kettle Moraine Hardwoods. 

   http://www.kmhardwoods.com

   Good selection, nice people.  The best prices in the area. Their species selection is not as broad as others but they carry many different stock sizes  (up to 12/4).

   Two locations near Milwaukee.

   SOUTH STORE- Off I-94 in Racine County. Exit at 7 Mile Road (Which is 25 miles north of the Illinois state line). Take the west frontage road north one mile to store.

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   If you are south of Chicago, The Woodworkers shop in Morris. They are on Route 47 south of the river and I-80 on the right hand side.

   815-942-5865

   Closed Sundays.

    

    

   Paxton. They have a retail store in Chicago.

   http://www.paxton-woodsource.com/

    

    

   Another mill for Domestic Wood, you're going to have to go to GC Mill in Woodstock.   Just a little shack off of Route 14.  It's a haul, but Gerardo and Cindy will treat you right and it's worth the trip for any serious amount of lumber. Contact them at 815-334-8174.

    Rockler in Schaumburg area has a decent selection, prices are fair.  Same holds true for Woodcraft in Palatine (847-776-1184) has some stuff, but nowhere near as much as Rockler or Owl.

    

    

    

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   ChaviraJr | Jul 25, 2002 10:03pm | #6

   Mikecirc, thank you for the information, it will definately come in handy.  I appreciate it, Twig

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   jhausch | Jul 26, 2002 01:53pm | #7

   Kettle Moraine Hardwoods has a store/mill just up 94 btw Racine and Milwaukee.Steelkilt Lives!

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   ChaviraJr | Aug 06, 2002 11:41pm | #8

   Thank you, I appreciate your help.