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"Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]>

04/03/2006 7:52 PM

lumber

Any good sources for lumber? Since I moved to California I am being held
hostage to the lumber yards. They actually sell this stuff by the linear
foot. Had some shipped from Alabama and still came out better. But after
all the storms in the south I thinks that's out. Any help would be
appreciated.


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Gg

Glen

in reply to "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> on 04/03/2006 7:52 PM

05/03/2006 11:43 PM

Toller wrote:

> "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Any good sources for lumber? Since I moved to California I am being held
>>hostage to the lumber yards. They actually sell this stuff by the linear
>>foot. Had some shipped from Alabama and still came out better. But after
>>all the storms in the south I thinks that's out. Any help would be
>>appreciated.
>
> I have only been in California as a tourist, but I found a wonderful lumber
> yard in Solana Beach. It is hard to believe there are not dozens of good
> suppliers all around the state. Have you checked the phone book, or with an
> industrial arts teacher at your high school?
>
>
I get my exotics for personal use from Reel Lumber, Riverside.

Anaheim office

1321 N. Kraemer Boulevard
Anaheim, Ca 92806
(714) 632-1988 office
(714) 630-3190 fax
or
(800) 675-REEL
Bulk Yard is located at:
275 East Santa Ana St.
Anaheim, Ca 9280

Hours
M-F 7:00 - 5:00
Sat 8:00 - 2:00


Riverside office

3518 Chicago Avenue
Riverside, Ca 92507
(909) 781-0564 office
(909) 781-4523 fax
or
(800) 649-4906




Hours
M-F 7:30 - 5:00
Sat 8:00 - 4:00

Bb

"Bobby"

in reply to "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> on 04/03/2006 7:52 PM

05/03/2006 6:12 AM

Hi, Anthony!

I asked the same question not too long ago and a friend suggested
Ebay. It is a great source for small cuts used for small projects. I
have been buying from Ebay ever since.

You might also want to investigate local flooring outlets in your
area. A local supplier here let me walk away with about 35 bf of
Brazilian Oak "scraps." It's nice stuff once you plane all of the
finish off.

Good Luck!

Bobby

Td

"TeamCasa"

in reply to "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> on 04/03/2006 7:52 PM

05/03/2006 8:45 AM


"Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Any good sources for lumber? Since I moved to California I am being held
> hostage to the lumber yards. They actually sell this stuff by the linear
> foot. Had some shipped from Alabama and still came out better. But after
> all the storms in the south I thinks that's out. Any help would be
> appreciated.
>
>
Here are my locations SoCal

Bohnhoff Lumber Co.
3411 E. 26th st
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 263-9361, (323)263-9795 fax

Lane Stanton Vance
14710 Nelson Ave.
City of Industry, CA 91744
626-968-8331 / 714-990-1371
Fax - 626-336-4460
http://www.lsvlumber.com/

Dave



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in reply to "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> on 04/03/2006 7:52 PM

05/03/2006 2:04 PM


> Any good sources for lumber? Since I moved to California I am being held
> hostage to the lumber yards. They actually sell this stuff by the linear foot. Had some shipped from Alabama and still came out
> better. But after all the storms in the south I thinks that's out. Any help would be appreciated.

I live on the southern Ca coast, only wood I found by the L/F is Pao Lope (Ipe) decking.

--
Alex - "newbie_neander" woodworker
cravdraa_at-yahoo_dot-com
not my site: http://www.e-sword.net/

GG

"George"

in reply to "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> on 04/03/2006 7:52 PM

05/03/2006 8:04 AM


"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Any good sources for lumber? Since I moved to California I am being held
>> hostage to the lumber yards.

>
> With every thing being relevant in California, is the lumber really out of
> line???
>

Relative, I'm sure.

Consider paying higher price as purchase of an indulgence for encouraging
the destruction of the forest. Purgatory can be a bitch. Not sure if your
neighbors will forgive you, though.

So why is it those left coast types want (cheap) wood, but won't let them
cut there?

LH

Lew Hodgett

in reply to "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> on 04/03/2006 7:52 PM

05/03/2006 4:27 AM

Anthony DeLuca wrote:
> Any good sources for lumber? Since I moved to California I am being held
> hostage to the lumber yards. They actually sell this stuff by the linear
> foot. Had some shipped from Alabama and still came out better. But after
> all the storms in the south I thinks that's out. Any help would be
> appreciated.
>
>
What part of Ca?

What are you trying to find?

Lew

Sk

"Swingman"

in reply to "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> on 04/03/2006 7:52 PM

05/03/2006 9:54 AM

"George" wrote in message

> So why is it those left coast types want (cheap) wood, but won't let them
> cut there?

The same reason they insist on gas guzzling egomobiles, but won't allow
drilling. NIMBY.

--
www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 12/13/05

TT

"Toller"

in reply to "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> on 04/03/2006 7:52 PM

05/03/2006 4:31 PM


"Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Any good sources for lumber? Since I moved to California I am being held
> hostage to the lumber yards. They actually sell this stuff by the linear
> foot. Had some shipped from Alabama and still came out better. But after
> all the storms in the south I thinks that's out. Any help would be
> appreciated.
I have only been in California as a tourist, but I found a wonderful lumber
yard in Solana Beach. It is hard to believe there are not dozens of good
suppliers all around the state. Have you checked the phone book, or with an
industrial arts teacher at your high school?

Lr

"Leon"

in reply to "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> on 04/03/2006 7:52 PM

05/03/2006 5:14 AM


"Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Any good sources for lumber? Since I moved to California I am being held
> hostage to the lumber yards. They actually sell this stuff by the linear
> foot. Had some shipped from Alabama and still came out better. But after
> all the storms in the south I thinks that's out. Any help would be
> appreciated.
>

With every thing being relevant in California, is the lumber really out of
line???

What grade of lumber are you looking at. Most all s4s is sold by the linear
foot or whole board regardless of where you buy from.

Take a look here.
http://www.woodfinder.com/

Pn

Phisherman

in reply to "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> on 04/03/2006 7:52 PM

05/03/2006 11:32 PM

On Sat, 4 Mar 2006 19:52:09 -0800, "Anthony DeLuca"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Any good sources for lumber? Since I moved to California I am being held
>hostage to the lumber yards. They actually sell this stuff by the linear
>foot. Had some shipped from Alabama and still came out better. But after
>all the storms in the south I thinks that's out. Any help would be
>appreciated.
>


The woodfinder URL may help. If you are in southern California, keep
in mind that there are very few hardwood trees there and the hardwoods
you find will have a hefty shipping cost added to the lumber. A few
years ago I bought some redwood (in Tennessee) for outdoor
furniture--it was expensive because redwoods don't grow here and the
lumber had to be shipped, but redwood trees grow like weeds in
California! Eucalyptus is very abundant too. Attend some
woodworking shows and ask around for lumber sources--that's what I did
and found some very good local sources. Keep away from DIY centers
unless you need a small amount of wood. Also keep looking at "For
Sale" items in the local newspaper. I got a lot of free wood from
neighbors wanting to clear out a fallen tree. Sadly, when I lived in
California I never took the time to get to know my neighbors which can
be a very valuable part of wood-finding network. HTH Good luck!

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"Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]>

in reply to "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> on 04/03/2006 7:52 PM

05/03/2006 3:35 PM

Thanks for all your inputs and help. I didn't mean to stir the political or
even the ecological pot.

Rr

"Ron"

in reply to "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> on 04/03/2006 7:52 PM

04/03/2006 11:32 PM


"Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Any good sources for lumber? Since I moved to California I am being held
> hostage to the lumber yards. They actually sell this stuff by the linear
> foot. Had some shipped from Alabama and still came out better. But after
> all the storms in the south I thinks that's out. Any help would be
> appreciated.
>
>
Check out http://www.woodfinder.com/

Ron

ER

Enoch Root

in reply to "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> on 04/03/2006 7:52 PM

05/03/2006 5:04 PM

Toller wrote:
> "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Any good sources for lumber? Since I moved to California I am being held
>>hostage to the lumber yards. They actually sell this stuff by the linear
>>foot. Had some shipped from Alabama and still came out better. But after
>>all the storms in the south I thinks that's out. Any help would be
>>appreciated.
>
> I have only been in California as a tourist, but I found a wonderful lumber
> yard in Solana Beach. It is hard to believe there are not dozens of good
> suppliers all around the state. Have you checked the phone book, or with an
> industrial arts teacher at your high school?

What were you thinking? I just went there, and that wood is way high
priced. I barely got out before my wallet redlined, but I have some
highly figured cocobola, maple 3 by, p. heart, and a piece of ebony for
my efforts... :(

For "tools" I kept muttering to myself.

er
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Australopithecus scobis

in reply to "Anthony DeLuca" <[email protected]> on 04/03/2006 7:52 PM

05/03/2006 4:08 AM

On Sat, 04 Mar 2006 19:52:09 -0800, Anthony DeLuca opined:

> Had some shipped from Alabama and still came out better. But after
> all the storms in the south I thinks that's out. Any help would be
> appreciated.

Look up lumber suppliers in Arizona? Reasonably large timber industry in
the north part of the state. Softwood of course, but what else are you
getting from Alabama? Should be less expensive shipping from AZ than from
Alabama.

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