Lumber for your table or desk project can come from several sources, each with its own advantages and drawbacks. The local lumberyard is the most obvious supplier, and often the most convenient, but the selection may be limited to construction woods such as pine, spruce, and other softwoods. Though you may find the occasional cache of hardwood, more often than not you will have to venture farther afield, consulting the Yellow Pages or woodworking magazines to find dealers who specialize in some of the less common hardwoods used for fine furniture. You will usually pay more, but the quality of the wood should be higher too.
There are other less costly options for finding the wood you need. A lumber mill may sell you boards at a reasonable price, but the wood will most often need to be seasoned and surfaced, which means that you must own a jointer and planer. Also, larger mills are often reluctant to fill small orders. Recycled boards are becoming increasingly popular with woodworkers, a result of the scarcity of certain woods. Read More
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