I may have mentioned before that finding hardwood in Spokane is nearly
impossible. Windsor Plywood carries a large number of species, but
unless you want oak, alder, or pine, they only carry a few boards at a
time. Last time I wound up driving to Colville. There was also a place
in Walla Walla. Both are a long drive.
So ...
Next month we'll be going over to Denver from the north. On the way
back we'll be going through Salt Lake on 15 and up through Missoula.
Any suggestions on a good place to stop and pick up some birch, maple,
cherry, etc.? It'd be nice if it was near the interstate so I don't get
lost :-). And we'll be in the minivan, so I'd be looking either for
shorts or a place that would cut 8' into 5' and 3' or so.
If not, I guess I'll wait till we get back and do the mail order bit.
The problemn there is that the freight can almost equal the price of the
wood :-).
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Larry Blanchard <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I may have mentioned before that finding hardwood in Spokane is nearly
> impossible. Windsor Plywood carries a large number of species, but
> unless you want oak, alder, or pine, they only carry a few boards at a
> time. Last time I wound up driving to Colville. There was also a place
> in Walla Walla. Both are a long drive.
>
> So ...
>
> Next month we'll be going over to Denver from the north. On the way
> back we'll be going through Salt Lake on 15 and up through Missoula.
>
> Any suggestions on a good place to stop and pick up some birch, maple,
> cherry, etc.? It'd be nice if it was near the interstate so I don't get
> lost :-). And we'll be in the minivan, so I'd be looking either for
> shorts or a place that would cut 8' into 5' and 3' or so.
>
> If not, I guess I'll wait till we get back and do the mail order bit.
> The problemn there is that the freight can almost equal the price of the
> wood :-).
Hi Larry, I'm just commenting on your last paragraph. You are located
in one of the more expenxive areas to ship to. I have a suggestion for
some of you who have wood shipped. Try to get together with others and
combine your orders. The more you order, the better the rates average
out per bf. It really makes a big difference. I try to combine orders
we have as best I can but it never fails that the day after we ship
out a pack, someone will call from the same area. Thanks, Jana
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<<patriarch>[email protected]> says...
> Larry Blanchard <[email protected]> wrote in news:2nt3l4F4drglU1@uni-
> berlin.de:
>
> >
> > Any suggestions on a good place to stop and pick up some birch, maple,
> > cherry, etc.? It'd be nice if it was near the interstate so I don't get
> > lost :-).
>
> http://www.macbeath.com/saltlc.html
>
> Maybe six blocks from where I-80 meets I-15 in Salt Lake City.
>
Just took a quick look. Seems like they have a lot, but pricey. They
want a little over $6 a board foot plus shipping for a 25' pack of
birch. Wall Lumber has a 20' pack for just over $4.50 including
shipping.
But I may stop and look anyway - thanks.
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"Larry Blanchard" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> Next month we'll be going over to Denver from the north. On the way
Welcome!
We've got a Paxton's, Rockler and Woodcraft here.
If you're near downtown - two good wood places are Austin Hardwoods and
Centennial Hardwood.
If you're more north-ish - there's Consolidated (in Broomfield) and
Diversified Hardwood in Longmont.
There's a quaint rough lumber *mill* a few miles east of Boulder: TC Woods.
Email me if you want more info...
Larry Blanchard <[email protected]> wrote:
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> Next month we'll be going over to Denver from the north. On the way
> back we'll be going through Salt Lake on 15 and up through Missoula.
...
If you're coming into Denver from the north, the place I buy most of
my wood is here (Fort Collins): http://www.sears-trostel.com/
They have quite a bit of stock, lots of variety, and will cut to
length without charge. Prices are not bad and the proprietors are
good people. However, I am not sure that you will be able to beat the
price you can get by mail order and delivery.
Cheers,
Nate
p.s. No affiliation to the above business except as a frequent
customer
Larry Blanchard <[email protected]> wrote in news:2nt3l4F4drglU1@uni-
berlin.de:
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> Next month we'll be going over to Denver from the north. On the way
> back we'll be going through Salt Lake on 15 and up through Missoula.
>
> Any suggestions on a good place to stop and pick up some birch, maple,
> cherry, etc.? It'd be nice if it was near the interstate so I don't get
> lost :-). And we'll be in the minivan, so I'd be looking either for
> shorts or a place that would cut 8' into 5' and 3' or so.
>
http://www.macbeath.com/saltlc.html
Maybe six blocks from where I-80 meets I-15 in Salt Lake City.
Disclaimer: I have only worked with their California operations, which are
really competent.
Patriarch
Instead of driving on I-90 to Spokane after you leave Missoula, come up
Highway 93 to Kalispell and visit Glacier Hardwoods (406) 756-9515. They
have an excellent selection of most hardwoods plus quite a few exotics.
Most of the lengths are 8' and longer, but they have a saw and would
probably be more than accommodating. Prices are very reasonable--comparable
to Walls without the shipping. Probably add about three hours of driving
time, but the Flathead Valley is a nice place to visit.
Jeff Clausen
Whitefish, MT
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