as Wilson said, through the local woodworkers guild, a number of local
sources of lumber are available - seems like just recently 4-5 people have
put their private stash of lumber up for sale. jim
"TWS" <TWS@nospam.com> wrote in message
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On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 21:14:00 GMT, "Steven and Gail Peterson"
<petersongs@earthlink.net> wrote:
>I just moved to the Research Triangle area of NC and have been setting up
>my
>shop. However, there don't seem to be lumber suppliers around. I can't
>believe that NC, the furniture capitol of the US, isn't overrun with lumber
>suppliers. Any guidance?
>
>Steve
>
Steve,
in Gibsonville there is The Hardwood Store
(http://www.hardwoodstore.com/). Pretty good selection, pick your own
and reasonable prices. It is about 4 miles north from I85/I40 (Take
I40 West) at exit 138. (would be equivalent to about exit 242 on I40
if they chose to mark it that way.
There is also a place I've heard about but haven't been is Steve Wall
Lumber in Mayodan, NC (http://www.walllumber.com/products.asp). It is
north of Winston Salem but supposedly a great place and a pretty drive
to get there.
For both of these be sure to stop at Woodworker's Supply in Graham
(exit 148) on your way back. Don't stop there first or you won't have
any money left to buy wood.
Capital Lumber just across from the state fairgrounds has an ok
selection although their prices are a bit higher. If you just need
small quantity they would be a good place to stop if you're looking
for common woods.
There is a Woodcraft store on Glenwood Ave that has there usual
eclectic collection of woods - very small quantity and gulp prices to
match but if you're looking for that small oddball it's worthwhile
visiting plus Woodcraft is always a fun place to visit.
BTW, I live in Chapel Hill so not too far from you I expect.
TWS
http://tomstudwell.com/allprojects.htm
Raleigh lumber off of poole road off the beltline
"Steven and Gail Peterson" <petersongs@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:sSbid.1576$Gm6.24@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net...
> I just moved to the Research Triangle area of NC and have been setting up
my
> shop. However, there don't seem to be lumber suppliers around. I can't
> believe that NC, the furniture capitol of the US, isn't overrun with
lumber
> suppliers. Any guidance?
>
> Steve
>
>
Actually the prices for lumber in Woodcraft Supply on Glenwood are equal
to or even slightly better than The Hardwood Store prices and that is
quite remarkable because they source the lumber from them. They don't
always have a huge assortment of any given species, but they usually
have enough on hand for most small projects. A trip to Gibsonville will
add a fair bit to your price in gas money and mileage on the vehicle.
Factor that in and Woodcraft prices seem a bargain. Plus it helps keep
them in biz and I cannot help but wonder how we ever were ever lucky
enough to get one here in Raleigh.
TWS wrote:
> On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 21:14:00 GMT, "Steven and Gail Peterson"
> <petersongs@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>
>>I just moved to the Research Triangle area of NC and have been setting up my
>>shop. However, there don't seem to be lumber suppliers around. I can't
>>believe that NC, the furniture capitol of the US, isn't overrun with lumber
>>suppliers. Any guidance?
>>
>>Steve
>>
>
> Steve,
> in Gibsonville there is The Hardwood Store
> (http://www.hardwoodstore.com/). Pretty good selection, pick your own
> and reasonable prices. It is about 4 miles north from I85/I40 (Take
> I40 West) at exit 138. (would be equivalent to about exit 242 on I40
> if they chose to mark it that way.
>
> There is also a place I've heard about but haven't been is Steve Wall
> Lumber in Mayodan, NC (http://www.walllumber.com/products.asp). It is
> north of Winston Salem but supposedly a great place and a pretty drive
> to get there.
>
> For both of these be sure to stop at Woodworker's Supply in Graham
> (exit 148) on your way back. Don't stop there first or you won't have
> any money left to buy wood.
>
> Capital Lumber just across from the state fairgrounds has an ok
> selection although their prices are a bit higher. If you just need
> small quantity they would be a good place to stop if you're looking
> for common woods.
>
> There is a Woodcraft store on Glenwood Ave that has there usual
> eclectic collection of woods - very small quantity and gulp prices to
> match but if you're looking for that small oddball it's worthwhile
> visiting plus Woodcraft is always a fun place to visit.
>
> BTW, I live in Chapel Hill so not too far from you I expect.
>
> TWS
> http://tomstudwell.com/allprojects.htm
Join us at the Triangle Woodworkers Assn. and learn the secrets, including
the people with piles in the yard.
See http://www.ibiblio.org/twa/
We meet third Tuesdays at the Woodworking Shop, on Capital, conveniently
across from Harbor Freight!
See the newsletters on the site and let me know if you have Qs.
Wilson
"skeezics" <skeezics@home.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 21:14:00 GMT, "Steven and Gail Peterson"
> <petersongs@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> >I just moved to the Research Triangle area of NC and have been setting up
my
> >shop. However, there don't seem to be lumber suppliers around. I can't
> >believe that NC, the furniture capitol of the US, isn't overrun with
lumber
> >suppliers. Any guidance?
> >
> >Steve
> >
>
> what kinds ya lookin fer? capital city off hillsboro street has a fair
> selection but they are right proud of it. for exotics there is a place
> in fuquay varina at the corner of hwy 55 and 42 behind the flee
> market..raliegh hardwood supply on poole road a mile or so off the
> beltline has a great supply most of the time but they aint cheep
> either. also williams lumber? i think thats right is out near
> smithfield. where in the park are ya?
>
> skeez
Thu, Nov 4, 2004, 12:47am (EST+5) infomet@mindspring.com (Wilson)
claims:
Join us <snip> We meet third Tuesdays at the Woodworking Shop, on
Capital, conveniently across from Harbor Freight! <snip>
Huh. I'm surprised they'd let that many of you in one place at the
same time. Never paid attention to any Woodworking Shop, but get to HF
every once in awhile. If I'm ever in that area on a 3d Tue, I'll try to
stop. Do I need a secret knock, or do I just holler as I come in, "It's
JOAT, don't shoot!"? LMAO Or, maybe I should get a concealed carry
permit first. Hehehe
JOAT
Viet Nam, divorce, cancer. Been there, done that. Now, where the Hell
are my T-shirts?
no secret knock needed - just some form of facial hair and a plaid shirt. -
jim
"J T" <Jakofalltrades@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:29830-418B0552-258@storefull-3152.bay.webtv.net...
Thu, Nov 4, 2004, 12:47am (EST+5) infomet@mindspring.com (Wilson)
claims:
Join us <snip> We meet third Tuesdays at the Woodworking Shop, on
Capital, conveniently across from Harbor Freight! <snip>
Huh. I'm surprised they'd let that many of you in one place at the
same time. Never paid attention to any Woodworking Shop, but get to HF
every once in awhile. If I'm ever in that area on a 3d Tue, I'll try to
stop. Do I need a secret knock, or do I just holler as I come in, "It's
JOAT, don't shoot!"? LMAO Or, maybe I should get a concealed carry
permit first. Hehehe
JOAT
Viet Nam, divorce, cancer. Been there, done that. Now, where the Hell
are my T-shirts?
Fri, Nov 5, 2004, 9:29am (EST+5) mtnman1@mindspring.com (Jim=A0Wheeler)
claims:
no secret knock needed - just some form of facial hair and a plaid
shirt. - jim
Hmmm. Plaid shirt, no prob. But, SOL on facial hair. First cold,
with a moustache, cured me of retaining facial hair.
JOAT
Viet Nam, divorce, cancer. Been there, done that. Now, where the Hell
are my T-shirts?
"Steven and Gail Peterson" <petersongs@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:<sSbid.1576$Gm6.24@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net>...
> I just moved to the Research Triangle area of NC and have been setting up my
> shop. However, there don't seem to be lumber suppliers around. I can't
> believe that NC, the furniture capitol of the US, isn't overrun with lumber
> suppliers. Any guidance?
>
> Steve
McEwen's Lumber in Clayton has a good selection at good prices.
Greg
On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 21:11:49 -0500, DIYGUY <anoldsalt@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>Actually the prices for lumber in Woodcraft Supply on Glenwood are equal
>to or even slightly better than The Hardwood Store prices and that is
>quite remarkable because they source the lumber from them. They don't
>always have a huge assortment of any given species, but they usually
>have enough on hand for most small projects. A trip to Gibsonville will
>add a fair bit to your price in gas money and mileage on the vehicle.
>Factor that in and Woodcraft prices seem a bargain. Plus it helps keep
>them in biz and I cannot help but wonder how we ever were ever lucky
>enough to get one here in Raleigh.
>
Don't get me wrong, I completely agree with you that we are lucky to
have the Woodcraft store in our area. Not only is it a great store
but the guys who work there are knowledgeable and if they don't have
experience in a particular area they know who does - they don't try to
'fake' expertise like some of the other stores.
I looked at the comment I made and realized it was misleading re
lumber pricing. I guess I was still recovering from the over $300 I
dropped there last night ;-) I would definitely go to Woodcraft if I
only needed a few bf but would choose the Hardwood Store if I was
buying for a complete piece of furniture simply because they have more
wood to choose from. Of course THS is closer for me than someone in
Raleigh so that probably factors in as well.
TWS
http://tomstudwell.com/allprojects.htm
On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 21:14:00 GMT, "Steven and Gail Peterson"
<petersongs@earthlink.net> wrote:
>I just moved to the Research Triangle area of NC and have been setting up my
>shop. However, there don't seem to be lumber suppliers around. I can't
>believe that NC, the furniture capitol of the US, isn't overrun with lumber
>suppliers. Any guidance?
>
>Steve
>
what kinds ya lookin fer? capital city off hillsboro street has a fair
selection but they are right proud of it. for exotics there is a place
in fuquay varina at the corner of hwy 55 and 42 behind the flee
market..raliegh hardwood supply on poole road a mile or so off the
beltline has a great supply most of the time but they aint cheep
either. also williams lumber? i think thats right is out near
smithfield. where in the park are ya?
skeez
On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 21:14:00 GMT, "Steven and Gail Peterson"
<petersongs@earthlink.net> wrote:
>I just moved to the Research Triangle area of NC and have been setting up my
>shop. However, there don't seem to be lumber suppliers around. I can't
>believe that NC, the furniture capitol of the US, isn't overrun with lumber
>suppliers. Any guidance?
>
>Steve
>
Steve,
in Gibsonville there is The Hardwood Store
(http://www.hardwoodstore.com/). Pretty good selection, pick your own
and reasonable prices. It is about 4 miles north from I85/I40 (Take
I40 West) at exit 138. (would be equivalent to about exit 242 on I40
if they chose to mark it that way.
There is also a place I've heard about but haven't been is Steve Wall
Lumber in Mayodan, NC (http://www.walllumber.com/products.asp). It is
north of Winston Salem but supposedly a great place and a pretty drive
to get there.
For both of these be sure to stop at Woodworker's Supply in Graham
(exit 148) on your way back. Don't stop there first or you won't have
any money left to buy wood.
Capital Lumber just across from the state fairgrounds has an ok
selection although their prices are a bit higher. If you just need
small quantity they would be a good place to stop if you're looking
for common woods.
There is a Woodcraft store on Glenwood Ave that has there usual
eclectic collection of woods - very small quantity and gulp prices to
match but if you're looking for that small oddball it's worthwhile
visiting plus Woodcraft is always a fun place to visit.
BTW, I live in Chapel Hill so not too far from you I expect.
TWS
http://tomstudwell.com/allprojects.htm