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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
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#19
https://research.cnr.ncsu.edu/blogs/wpe/...-dry-kiln/

A few calls should find you the lumber you need.
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(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/
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#21
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.
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#22
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
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#23
(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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#24
I've always heard good things about Wall Lumber.
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(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.
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#26
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.

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#27
(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.
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