WConner wrote:
> Is there any demand for old Barn Lumber anymore?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Walt Conner
What kind of wood? What shape is it in? If there are large, solid
chestnut beams, then definitely. If it's mostly rotton pine, obviously
not. If there were someone in my area who was tearing down a barn made
of some kind of hardwood in good condition, it would definitely be
worth it for me to rent/buy a planer and a metal detector and "reclaim"
some potentially nice lumber.
Where are you located? If you have the barn and you're trying to get
rid of/sell the lumber, you might advertise on your local craigslist or
contact a local woodworking club.
Andy
Prometheus wrote:
> On Thu, 17 Aug 2006 17:09:45 GMT, "WConner" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> >Is there any demand for old Barn Lumber anymore?
>
> Depends on who you ask- there's a local store here that sells nothing
> but barn lumber furniture at a huge markup. But I've never met anyone
> who paid money for it as lumber- usually it's aquired as an agreement
> between a couple of guys willing to do free demo work and a farmer.
Reclaimed barn timbers have value. It may come in the form of a check
in your pocket if it's "good wood" and it's stacked and ready for
pick-up. It may also come in the form of free demolition if it's still
part of a standing barn. And it may simply help offset the demolition
costs, but not cover them fully. It all depends. Lots gets made into
flooring these days. And some people pay a LOT of money for "knotty
naily" staircases, cabinets, etc...
JP
WConner wrote:
> The lumber belongs to our eldest son. They just tore down an old barn in
> East/Central Illinois. Wood is cleaned and I think mostly Oak but I really
> haven't examined it. I intend to get some pcs. and run thru my planer to see
> what it looks like BEFORE I change blades. It is hard as heck. Some long
> full 2xs rough, Large truck load. No beams. He has advertised in Southern
> Illinois Trader and Indiana Trader for bids.
>
> Walt Conner
>
>
As a long time user of recycled wood, I suggest that you hit it with a
shop vac, belt sander, shop vac, and metal detector. If you suspect
metals, do the detector first. This process gets rid of the dirt and
other impurities before you touch your blade to it.
mahalo,
jo4hn
On Thu, 17 Aug 2006 17:09:45 GMT, "WConner" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Is there any demand for old Barn Lumber anymore?
Depends on who you ask- there's a local store here that sells nothing
but barn lumber furniture at a huge markup. But I've never met anyone
who paid money for it as lumber- usually it's aquired as an agreement
between a couple of guys willing to do free demo work and a farmer.
"WConner" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:tp1Fg.70572$zc2.25378@trnddc06...
> Is there any demand for old Barn Lumber anymore?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Walt Conner
>
I believe there is a big demand for certain types of woods. Even old log
cabins are being bought, moved, and restored for big bucks. It all depends
on the wood. I'd Google and start there.
Steve
"WConner" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:tp1Fg.70572$zc2.25378@trnddc06...
> Is there any demand for old Barn Lumber anymore?
>
I just sold 25 16'x16"x4.5" hem/fir beams from a barn for $1000. I thought
they were worth at least twice that much, but $1000 was the best I could get
in 6 months.
Good luck.
The lumber belongs to our eldest son. They just tore down an old barn in
East/Central Illinois. Wood is cleaned and I think mostly Oak but I really
haven't examined it. I intend to get some pcs. and run thru my planer to see
what it looks like BEFORE I change blades. It is hard as heck. Some long
full 2xs rough, Large truck load. No beams. He has advertised in Southern
Illinois Trader and Indiana Trader for bids.
Walt Conner
>
[email protected] wrote in news:[email protected]:
> On Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:30:09 GMT, "Toller" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>
>>"WConner" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>news:tp1Fg.70572$zc2.25378@trnddc06...
>>> Is there any demand for old Barn Lumber anymore?
>>>
>>I just sold 25 16'x16"x4.5" hem/fir beams from a barn for $1000. I
>>thought they were worth at least twice that much, but $1000 was the best
>>I could get in 6 months.
>>
> I'm not sure if this applies but in Canada using old lumber for
> structural parts of a building is a big PITA.
> Your old beams would have to be examined by an engineer and certified
> sound before they could be used. That costs big bucks.
>
>
Do the US bureaucrats still whine that the Candians are dumping lumber? Read
something about those sort of allegations being tossed around.
On Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:30:09 GMT, "Toller" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>"WConner" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:tp1Fg.70572$zc2.25378@trnddc06...
>> Is there any demand for old Barn Lumber anymore?
>>
>I just sold 25 16'x16"x4.5" hem/fir beams from a barn for $1000. I thought
>they were worth at least twice that much, but $1000 was the best I could get
>in 6 months.
>
I'm not sure if this applies but in Canada using old lumber for structural parts
of a building is a big PITA.
Your old beams would have to be examined by an engineer and certified sound
before they could be used. That costs big bucks.
While we are on the subject of "a lot of money", check out:
http://www.countryroadassociates.com/
>> > >Is there any demand for old Barn Lumber anymore?
> >
> > Depends on who you ask- there's a local store here that sells nothing
> > but barn lumber furniture at a huge markup. But I've never met anyone
> > who paid money for it as lumber- usually it's aquired as an agreement
> > between a couple of guys willing to do free demo work and a farmer.
>
> Reclaimed barn timbers have value. It may come in the form of a check
> in your pocket if it's "good wood" and it's stacked and ready for
> pick-up. It may also come in the form of free demolition if it's still
> part of a standing barn. And it may simply help offset the demolition
> costs, but not cover them fully. It all depends. Lots gets made into
> flooring these days. And some people pay a LOT of money for "knotty
> naily" staircases, cabinets, etc...
>
> JP
>
On Fri, 18 Aug 2006 02:16:55 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
><[email protected]> wrote in message
>>>
>> I'm not sure if this applies but in Canada using old lumber for structural
>> parts
>> of a building is a big PITA.
>> Your old beams would have to be examined by an engineer and certified
>> sound
>> before they could be used. That costs big bucks.
>
>So run it through a planer on four sides and it will be new wood. Even new
>wood comes from dead trees.
>
It has to have a grade stamp. Try buying one of those..:)
On Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:38:21 -0700, [email protected] wrote:
>On Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:30:09 GMT, "Toller" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>
>>"WConner" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>news:tp1Fg.70572$zc2.25378@trnddc06...
>>> Is there any demand for old Barn Lumber anymore?
>>>
>>I just sold 25 16'x16"x4.5" hem/fir beams from a barn for $1000. I thought
>>they were worth at least twice that much, but $1000 was the best I could get
>>in 6 months.
>>
>I'm not sure if this applies but in Canada using old lumber for structural parts
>of a building is a big PITA.
>Your old beams would have to be examined by an engineer and certified sound
>before they could be used. That costs big bucks.
Yeah, but even as just project wood that is less than $.50 per board
foot.
<[email protected]> wrote in message
>>
> I'm not sure if this applies but in Canada using old lumber for structural
> parts
> of a building is a big PITA.
> Your old beams would have to be examined by an engineer and certified
> sound
> before they could be used. That costs big bucks.
So run it through a planer on four sides and it will be new wood. Even new
wood comes from dead trees.
We see an occasional request or other comments here. Not a lot of projects.
RonB
"WConner" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Is there any demand for old Barn Lumber anymore?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Walt Conner
>