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   Ray | Jan 18, 2004 11:47pm | #1

   For small projects with exotic woods, try Woodcraft Supply - - are they still in business on Corson Ave.? (I left the area about 7 years ago)

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   saucyg | Jan 19, 2004 12:16am | #2

   Ray,

   Thanks for your reply. Yeah, Woodcraft is still down on Corson, there's a larger one in Tacoma as well. There's also a Rockler in North Seattle, which I paid a visit to yesterday. My instinct tells me these places are good to get very specific or specialized tools or hardware that are difficult to find elsewhere but in many cases the items that CAN be found elsewhere can be found cheaper. I'm trying to get a little closer to the source or off the beaten path if possible.

   It seems to me, in fact, that the whole DIY industry is HEAVILY retailed and that as the years go by the advantages and savings that were initially inherent in DIY are slowly but surely being sucked out of us. It's awesome that we now have access to the kinds of tools that we all have access to but it feels a bit like paying $75.00 to get into DisneyLand. It's very easy to spend alot of money pursuing this hobby but I certainly feel for those who are trying to make a living in our "Wal-Mart" and "Costco" culture where the value of a hand rubbed finish is often overlooked.Cheers,

   G

   "Never Look outside of yourself for the blame." - Depak Chopra

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   Ray | Jan 19, 2004 12:38am | #3

   I used to live in Sequim, there was a lumber yard in Port Townsend that catered to the wooden boat crowd.  I think the name was "Edensaw", I bought some clear fir from them once, and some mahogany.  You might take the family for a drive & try them for your wood. 

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   Brinkma1 | Jan 19, 2004 05:34am | #4

   Edensaw has a store in Seattle also. Go to there web site, edensaw.com

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   DBishop | Jan 19, 2004 06:01am | #5

   Compton Lumber and Crosscut both have a good selection of domestic woods.  Crosscut has some more exotic stuff as well.

   Compton has s4s if needed, Crosscut has both rough and s3s.  Hope this helps...

   Now anyone know a good finishing store?

   btw both are on 1st ave S just south of the West seattle Bridge.

   
   

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   Edited 1/19/2004 11:07:05 AM ET by Derek

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   YesMaam27577 | Jan 20, 2004 01:59am | #6

   http://www.wdfinder.com/

   The link above is for the WoodFinder website. Just key in a zip code, and it finds hardwood dealers. Or, keey in the kind of exotic wood that you're looking for, and it will find those that carry it.

   Vast projects should not be founded on half vast ideas.
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   saucyg | Jan 21, 2004 02:11pm | #7

   Hey..... nice link ;)

   Cheers,

   G

   This has been another "Thank's alot" moment with saucyg

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   Mackwood | Jan 22, 2004 01:06am | #8

   If you really want to get off the beaten path, take a trip up the North Cascade Highway this time of year.  The area around Conrete, Rockport and Marblemount is littered with small mills that do "Big Leaf" Maple, Cherry and Fir.  You may have to beat the bush a bit to find out names and phone #'s but once you establish contact, you'll get some incredible buys.  Well worth the effort. 

   Once the pass opens in spring, the locals treat everyone else like a tourist and prices will go much higher.  Good luck.

   Mack

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   saucyg | Jan 22, 2004 12:30pm | #10

   Mack,

   That's a great suggestion, thanks. I find myself wondering if these "cash for timber" signs I see around are people who are milling it..... hmmm

   Thanks again.Cheers,

   G

   "Never Look outside of yourself for the blame." - Depak Chopra

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   Mackwood | Jan 22, 2004 06:58pm | #11

   Most. if not all, of the "cash for timber" guys are hiring a truck to take logs to the mill but you could certainly check them out.  The small mills "up river" (the Skagit, that is) generally deal in salvaged logs and the like and cash really works well!  A quick stop a a couple of the small stores up there will probably put you in contact with a mill operator or at least someone who knows one.  From there it's all in what kind of impression you make.  Good luck and let us know what you score!!  Everybody likes to hear about a good deal!

   Regards,

   Mack

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   Forrest | Jan 22, 2004 01:38am | #9

   If you have time to order your wood you can find nice stuff on ebay , a little or alot - price is ok even after you add in shipping - just takes about 10 days to two weeks

   jim