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Wood in Charlotte, NC area - meikj - 06-22-2018
Folks,
I recently moved from Chicago to Charlotte, NC and am looking for a source of wood. I got used to running in to Owl Hardwoods if I needed anything special (I know, somewhat pricey but the selection was awesome).
So far I haven’t found a source for hardwood lumber down here!
Any suggestions? I’m actually Southeast of Charlotte in the Waxhaw area.
A few local sawmills/sawyers, but most without kilns.
Thanks,
John M
RE: Wood in Charlotte, NC area - Cooler - 06-22-2018
https://research.cnr.ncsu.edu/blogs/wpe/2015/09/14/finding-a-local-sawmill-and-dry-kiln/
A few calls should find you the lumber you need.
RE: Wood in Charlotte, NC area - Admiral - 06-22-2018
(06-22-2018, 11:03 AM)meikj Wrote: Folks,
I recently moved from Chicago to Charlotte, NC and am looking for a source of wood. I got used to running in to Owl Hardwoods if I needed anything special (I know, somewhat pricey but the selection was awesome).
So far I haven’t found a source for hardwood lumber down here!
Any suggestions? I’m actually Southeast of Charlotte in the Waxhaw area.
A few local sawmills/sawyers, but most without kilns.
Thanks,
John M
Go to a meeting of the Charlotte Woodworkers Assn; join, you'll get all the local knowledge, nice folks too; was a member when I lived there for 6 years.
https://charlottewoodworkers.org/
RE: Wood in Charlotte, NC area - FrankAtl - 06-22-2018
If you're willing to drive 2-1/2 hours Ashville is the furniture making capitol of the country. Plenty of suppliers in that area. I'm sure there are some closer to you though.
RE: Wood in Charlotte, NC area - Hank Knight - 06-22-2018
The Wurth Wood Group has a pretty good selection of hardwoods and sheet goods. They have a location near Charlotte-Douglas Airport. I've bought from them a number of times at both their Charlotte and Greenville SC locations and been pleased. Prices are decent and staff is friendly.
http://www.wurthwoodgroup.com
Hank
RE: Wood in Charlotte, NC area - giradman - 06-22-2018
(06-22-2018, 11:03 AM)meikj Wrote: Folks,
I recently moved from Chicago to Charlotte, NC and am looking for a source of wood. I got used to running in to Owl Hardwoods if I needed anything special (I know, somewhat pricey but the selection was awesome).
So far I haven’t found a source for hardwood lumber down here!
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Hi John - I live in Winston-Salem (about 90 mins from Charlotte) - I buy most of my project hardwoods from Wall Lumber in Mayodan, NC near the VA border, about an hour's drive for me - but I usually have the wood shipped to me, mainly the 20 BF bundles, but also hardwood shorts and some of the craft products, such as baltic birch ply. Dave
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RE: Wood in Charlotte, NC area - FrankAtl - 06-22-2018
I've always heard good things about Wall Lumber.
RE: Wood in Charlotte, NC area - Admiral - 06-22-2018
(06-22-2018, 06:02 PM)FrankAtl Wrote: I've always heard good things about Wall Lumber.
I used to take a trip up to Mayodan with my pickup and get a load, and Wall Lumber is a worthy dealer. Highly recommended but its a bit of a drive from Charlotte.
RE: Wood in Charlotte, NC area - Ed in NC - 06-23-2018
Welcome to North Carolina!! I recommend joining a statewide woodworking forum ncwoodworker.net. A great, active community of woodworkers with busy online forums and frequent get-togethers. I have been here about 10 years, live about 50 miles north of Charlotte, and really enjoy this forum. I am sure you will get good recommendations for dealers near you.
Ed
RE: Wood in Charlotte, NC area - Cian - 06-23-2018
(06-22-2018, 11:03 AM)Hey meikj Wrote: Folks,
I recently moved from Chicago to Charlotte, NC and am looking for a source of wood.
Nothing to add except that NC is at the top of our list too. Glad to see one of us escaped.