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My mom just asked for a new tabletop and would like it out of walnut. I'm on the wrong coast and it is hideously expensive in the Seattle area. Like $8 to $10 BF. I work for a huge company that has great shipping rates and was hoping someone had some clear dark walnut much more affordably. I'd buy up to ~100 BF or more and resell it if it was the right price.
I haven't spent a lot of time scouring the internet, I'd prefer to work with a Woodnetter if possible.
Thanks!
Matt
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FWIW I’m in Alabama and walnut is that much here too.
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(09-10-2018, 06:32 PM)WaterlooMarc Wrote: FWIW I’m in Alabama and walnut is that much here too.
Same here in Michigan.
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Walnut prices are thru the roof because of Thousand canker disease, among other factors.
It runs $12.50 / bd. ft. & up for #1 grade in my area.
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Wow, I've been gone from woodworking for a while, I remember that the right coast was much more affordable but maybe she needs a veneer top!
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(09-11-2018, 02:57 PM)Enigmatic Wrote: Walnut prices are thru the roof because of Thousand canker disease, among other factors.
It runs $12.50 / bd. ft. & up for #1 grade in my area.
Yes here its $12-$15 a bdft for the clear dark walnut
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(09-10-2018, 03:44 PM)Matt Williams Wrote: My mom just asked for a new tabletop and would like it out of walnut. I'm on the wrong coast and it is hideously expensive in the Seattle area. Like $8 to $10 BF. I work for a huge company that has great shipping rates and was hoping someone had some clear dark walnut much more affordably. I'd buy up to ~100 BF or more and resell it if it was the right price.
I haven't spent a lot of time scouring the internet, I'd prefer to work with a Woodnetter if possible.
Thanks!
Matt
I have some rough cut dark walnut lumber in the shop but I don't know how much but happy to pull it and check. I'm in PA and don't have a clue about shipping. With that said, there are a lot of mills around here that ship and sell Walnut for around $5 bdft, less if you purchase quantity. They may ship or if you have a shipping company that can pick it up and get it to you, that would be great. Here are a few CL ads of lumber mills in my area. I also added Bingaman Lumber as I know they ship world wide. I used to work there and left a few years ago. Got all my hardwood at $0.59/bf. I got in real good with the tallyman and sometimes he wouldn't tally all the lumber I pulled. We shipped lumber to China several times a week. For some reason, they really had a liking for white oak. Anyway, I know they ship, your carrier or theirs. But if you get desperate, check out the links below.
http://www.bingamanlumber.com
https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/mat/d/...45455.html
https://lancaster.craigslist.org/mat/d/w...45257.html
https://williamsport.craigslist.org/mat/...31139.html
https://elmira.craigslist.org/mat/d/plan...48731.html
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/for/d/...04921.html
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mat/d/...53004.html
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I paid $14/bf for the last slab I worked on. Highly figured $18.
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What thickness are you seeking? I specialize in walnut and curly maple. Can probably help.
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(09-12-2018, 09:54 PM)R12C Wrote: I have some rough cut dark walnut lumber in the shop but I don't know how much but happy to pull it and check. I'm in PA and don't have a clue about shipping. With that said, there are a lot of mills around here that ship and sell Walnut for around $5 bdft, less if you purchase quantity. They may ship or if you have a shipping company that can pick it up and get it to you, that would be great. Here are a few CL ads of lumber mills in my area. I also added Bingaman Lumber as I know they ship world wide. I used to work there and left a few years ago. Got all my hardwood at $0.59/bf. I got in real good with the tallyman and sometimes he wouldn't tally all the lumber I pulled. We shipped lumber to China several times a week. For some reason, they really had a liking for white oak. Anyway, I know they ship, your carrier or theirs. But if you get desperate, check out the links below.
http://www.bingamanlumber.com
https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/mat/d/...45455.html
https://lancaster.craigslist.org/mat/d/w...45257.html
https://williamsport.craigslist.org/mat/...31139.html
https://elmira.craigslist.org/mat/d/plan...48731.html
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/for/d/...04921.html
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mat/d/...53004.html
I am about 10 miles from that last one . I should hop down and grab it . I prefer air dried .
If it can't kill you it probably ain't no good. Better living through chemicals.
