I’m just starting out and i want to try a new project, but i’m not sure where to get good/cheep wood. Lowes and the others seem to be very costly for hard wood(oak). And i dont have a planer or joiner yet to work the rough cut wood. i dont mind using plywood, but it isint very refined. Ideas??? i’ve enjoyed the project videos Fine Woodworking has provided, maybe concider a cost- to-build option in the future. Thanks,
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Hi 1aqz2wsx,
Glad that you enjoy the project videos. Though lumber prices vary a lot, your suggestion on adding in an estimated "cost-to-build" for the projects is good or maybe we could at least add in more "money-saving tips."
Mario Rodriguez says that there are some cost savings in buying lumber from small local lumber yards in his article "Lumber from Mini-Mills: Unusual woods at bargain prices might be closer to home than you think" We have a list of mini mills on our Web site. Since you're buying from an individual, maybe they'll be able to mill it for you.
Did you watch the segments on milling and lumber buying in our Getting Started in Woodworking series? Matt and Asa share some good tips on how to get started as a new woodworker with a small collection of tools.
If you want to find a way to make plywood look nice, we have a whole collection of videos and articles on the edging plywood in the Trim, Molding, and Edging section of our Web site.
Marc Spagnuolo also shares some good plywood edging tips in his build an entertainment center video series.
Anyway, best of luck with your hobby!
Gina
FineWoodworking.com
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