I live in the Denver area and I'm looking for about 200 board feet of
hard maple. I haven't found a decent source for hard maple. What I
have found so far is pretty expensive.
I did a search on the Internet for companies that will ship lumber and
what I have found seems to come up being less expensive than
purchasing locally.
Can anyone recommend a reputable company with reasonable prices that
will sell through the Internet and ship? Anything I should be
watching out for? I have never purchased lumber sight unseen so I'm a
bit leery of doing so.
Thanks,
Jim
"jegan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> I live in the Denver area and I'm looking for about 200 board feet of
> hard maple.
Hey Jim,
I just moved up to Broomfield. Lived in Denver years ago before my
woodworking days.
I'm in the same spot you are - looking for good, cheap hardwoods in the
West.
For years here on the wreck, people have said the Consolidated Hardwoods in
Broomfield is about the best place in the Denver area. They have good stock,
good sheet stock, selection, etc. But I'll be damned if it's not expensive.
$5.90 for cherry...
Saw this today - guy lives in Loveland http://www.keenerhardwoods.com
Happened to give him a call this morning... I'll let you know.
I miss my little sawmill in Indiana - called them to ask if they would ship.
Said they hadn't before, but might be an option.
Wilhelm Lumber Co, Inc
9098 St. Peters Road
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-3380
Ash $1.80
Cedar $1.55
Cherry $3.60
Hickory $1.55
Maple (H) $1.90
Red\White Oak $2.00
Poplar $1.40
Walnut $2.70
S2S + $0.25
S1E + $0.10
S4S + $0.45
After going to Consolidated, figured buying in bulk and shipping may be the
way to go..
Let me know where your hunt takes you,
If going in on something would make sense - I'd be willing to consider it.
Regards,
John Dykes
Rec'd as mail.
On Tue, 9 Dec 2003 08:51:47 -0700, "John Dykes" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Sorry for the delay in responding Jerry -
>
>Brookville is about 45 minutes due West from Cinci (on the Interstate to
>Indy). So about 2 hours from Louisville. I wasn't woodworking when I lived
>in Louisville - or Lexington for that matter, so I don't know where to go
>there.
>
>My father lives in Lexington and typically orders fancy reclaimed wood or
>"River Wood."
>
>Regards,
>jbd
>
>"Jerry Gilreath" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:DGaBb.472212$Tr4.1308742@attbi_s03...
>> Where's Brookville in comparison to say Louisville? My atlas is out in the
>> truck.
>>
>> --
>> This space for rent.
>> Jerry© The Phoneman®
>> "John Dykes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>> >
>> > "jegan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> > > I live in the Denver area and I'm looking for about 200 board feet of
>> > > hard maple.
>> >
>> > Hey Jim,
>> >
>> > I just moved up to Broomfield. Lived in Denver years ago before my
>> > woodworking days.
>> >
>> > I'm in the same spot you are - looking for good, cheap hardwoods in the
>> > West.
>> >
>> > For years here on the wreck, people have said the Consolidated Hardwoods
>> in
>> > Broomfield is about the best place in the Denver area. They have good
>> stock,
>> > good sheet stock, selection, etc. But I'll be damned if it's not
>> expensive.
>> > $5.90 for cherry...
>> >
>> > Saw this today - guy lives in Loveland http://www.keenerhardwoods.com
>> > Happened to give him a call this morning... I'll let you know.
>> >
>> > I miss my little sawmill in Indiana - called them to ask if they would
>> ship.
>> > Said they hadn't before, but might be an option.
>> >
>> > Wilhelm Lumber Co, Inc
>> > 9098 St. Peters Road
>> > Brookville, IN 47012
>> > (812) 576-3380
>> >
>> > Ash $1.80
>> > Cedar $1.55
>> > Cherry $3.60
>> > Hickory $1.55
>> > Maple (H) $1.90
>> > Red\White Oak $2.00
>> > Poplar $1.40
>> > Walnut $2.70
>> >
>> > S2S + $0.25
>> > S1E + $0.10
>> > S4S + $0.45
>> >
>> > After going to Consolidated, figured buying in bulk and shipping may be
>> the
>> > way to go..
>> >
>> > Let me know where your hunt takes you,
>> > If going in on something would make sense - I'd be willing to consider
>it.
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> >
>> > John Dykes
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
Sorry for the delay in responding Jerry -
Brookville is about 45 minutes due West from Cinci (on the Interstate to
Indy). So about 2 hours from Louisville. I wasn't woodworking when I lived
in Louisville - or Lexington for that matter, so I don't know where to go
there.
My father lives in Lexington and typically orders fancy reclaimed wood or
"River Wood."
Regards,
jbd
"Jerry Gilreath" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:DGaBb.472212$Tr4.1308742@attbi_s03...
> Where's Brookville in comparison to say Louisville? My atlas is out in the
> truck.
>
> --
> This space for rent.
> Jerry© The Phoneman®
> "John Dykes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > "jegan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > I live in the Denver area and I'm looking for about 200 board feet of
> > > hard maple.
> >
> > Hey Jim,
> >
> > I just moved up to Broomfield. Lived in Denver years ago before my
> > woodworking days.
> >
> > I'm in the same spot you are - looking for good, cheap hardwoods in the
> > West.
> >
> > For years here on the wreck, people have said the Consolidated Hardwoods
> in
> > Broomfield is about the best place in the Denver area. They have good
> stock,
> > good sheet stock, selection, etc. But I'll be damned if it's not
> expensive.
> > $5.90 for cherry...
> >
> > Saw this today - guy lives in Loveland http://www.keenerhardwoods.com
> > Happened to give him a call this morning... I'll let you know.
> >
> > I miss my little sawmill in Indiana - called them to ask if they would
> ship.
> > Said they hadn't before, but might be an option.
> >
> > Wilhelm Lumber Co, Inc
> > 9098 St. Peters Road
> > Brookville, IN 47012
> > (812) 576-3380
> >
> > Ash $1.80
> > Cedar $1.55
> > Cherry $3.60
> > Hickory $1.55
> > Maple (H) $1.90
> > Red\White Oak $2.00
> > Poplar $1.40
> > Walnut $2.70
> >
> > S2S + $0.25
> > S1E + $0.10
> > S4S + $0.45
> >
> > After going to Consolidated, figured buying in bulk and shipping may be
> the
> > way to go..
> >
> > Let me know where your hunt takes you,
> > If going in on something would make sense - I'd be willing to consider
it.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > John Dykes
> >
> >
>
>
I keep sending this link, as a way to try to locate wood in any locality.
http://www.woodfinder.net/home.html
Dave
"jegan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I live in the Denver area and I'm looking for about 200 board feet of
> hard maple. I haven't found a decent source for hard maple. What I
> have found so far is pretty expensive.
>
> I did a search on the Internet for companies that will ship lumber and
> what I have found seems to come up being less expensive than
> purchasing locally.
>
> Can anyone recommend a reputable company with reasonable prices that
> will sell through the Internet and ship? Anything I should be
> watching out for? I have never purchased lumber sight unseen so I'm a
> bit leery of doing so.
>
> Thanks,
> Jim
"John Dykes" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> "jegan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > I live in the Denver area and I'm looking for about 200 board feet of
> > hard maple.
...
>
> Saw this today - guy lives in Loveland http://www.keenerhardwoods.com
> Happened to give him a call this morning... I'll let you know.
>
...
I've bought from Ryan Keener; he has a small stock and is
semi-private (works out of his garage). I've bought both maple and
cherry; it isn't bad.
I've also bought from Sears Trostel here in Fort Collins; they have
nice people but unless you are a pro the prices are reasonably high.
There is a fellow I usually buy from who trucks in from Iowa and sets
up once per month in a warehouse in Fort Collins. He knows most of
his regular customers and sends them out advance email. The guy is
Kevin Kyhl (do a Google search for Kyhlwood lumber). He has
outstanding walnut and some very nice birdseye and curly maple. The
prices are superior to Sears Trostel and in my experience the lumber
is better quality.
Cheers,
Nate Perkins
Fort Collins, CO
On Mon, 08 Dec 2003 18:13:39 GMT, "Mike in Mystic"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I've bought a few pallet loads of hardwood from these guys:
>
>http://www.advantagelumber.com/
>
>I am in CT so shipping from Buffalo, NY wasn't bad at all, so I can't be
>sure it'll cost you to get it to Denver, but their prices are pretty good so
>it might be work a try.
Mike,
What did they hit you for shipping to CT? Was it shipped
via truck or UPS(or a competitor).
Thanks,
Barry
http://www.hartzellwoodstock.bigstep.com/homepage.html
Try these folks. Nice people, they skip plane to save some wgt on shipping
and will give est price on shipping if you ask.
RT
"jegan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I live in the Denver area and I'm looking for about 200 board feet of
> hard maple. I haven't found a decent source for hard maple. What I
> have found so far is pretty expensive.
>
> I did a search on the Internet for companies that will ship lumber and
> what I have found seems to come up being less expensive than
> purchasing locally.
>
> Can anyone recommend a reputable company with reasonable prices that
> will sell through the Internet and ship? Anything I should be
> watching out for? I have never purchased lumber sight unseen so I'm a
> bit leery of doing so.
>
> Thanks,
> Jim
>
Where's Brookville in comparison to say Louisville? My atlas is out in the
truck.
--
This space for rent.
Jerry© The Phoneman®
"John Dykes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "jegan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > I live in the Denver area and I'm looking for about 200 board feet of
> > hard maple.
>
> Hey Jim,
>
> I just moved up to Broomfield. Lived in Denver years ago before my
> woodworking days.
>
> I'm in the same spot you are - looking for good, cheap hardwoods in the
> West.
>
> For years here on the wreck, people have said the Consolidated Hardwoods
in
> Broomfield is about the best place in the Denver area. They have good
stock,
> good sheet stock, selection, etc. But I'll be damned if it's not
expensive.
> $5.90 for cherry...
>
> Saw this today - guy lives in Loveland http://www.keenerhardwoods.com
> Happened to give him a call this morning... I'll let you know.
>
> I miss my little sawmill in Indiana - called them to ask if they would
ship.
> Said they hadn't before, but might be an option.
>
> Wilhelm Lumber Co, Inc
> 9098 St. Peters Road
> Brookville, IN 47012
> (812) 576-3380
>
> Ash $1.80
> Cedar $1.55
> Cherry $3.60
> Hickory $1.55
> Maple (H) $1.90
> Red\White Oak $2.00
> Poplar $1.40
> Walnut $2.70
>
> S2S + $0.25
> S1E + $0.10
> S4S + $0.45
>
> After going to Consolidated, figured buying in bulk and shipping may be
the
> way to go..
>
> Let me know where your hunt takes you,
> If going in on something would make sense - I'd be willing to consider it.
>
> Regards,
>
> John Dykes
>
>
"David Babcock" <[email protected]> wrote in news:4saBb.468128
$HS4.3651197@attbi_s01:
> I keep sending this link, as a way to try to locate wood in any locality.
> http://www.woodfinder.net/home.html
You should add the caveat that Woodfinder's database is no where
close to complete (and, in my experience, it usually includes
the high $ chain outlets, and misses the serious dealers who
offer the good prices for people willing to take 100bf lots)
John
[email protected] (jegan) wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> Can anyone recommend a reputable company with reasonable prices that
> will sell through the Internet and ship?
Steve Wall lumber is good. www.walllumber.com
Dunno how bad shipping to CO would be, tho. I'd guess there's
places closer which would be cheaper. Seems like there's a place
in Iowa that gets good reviews, but I can't recall the name.
John
Thanks John. I'm in the Cinci, Indy, Mt Vernon, area's all the time. I might
have to take a few extra minutes to stop by there. Thanks.
--
This space for rent.
Jerry© The Phoneman®
"John Dykes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Sorry for the delay in responding Jerry -
>
> Brookville is about 45 minutes due West from Cinci (on the Interstate to
> Indy). So about 2 hours from Louisville. I wasn't woodworking when I lived
> in Louisville - or Lexington for that matter, so I don't know where to go
> there.
>
> My father lives in Lexington and typically orders fancy reclaimed wood or
> "River Wood."
>
> Regards,
> jbd
>
> "Jerry Gilreath" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:DGaBb.472212$Tr4.1308742@attbi_s03...
> > Where's Brookville in comparison to say Louisville? My atlas is out in
the
> > truck.
> >
> > --
> > This space for rent.
> > Jerry© The Phoneman®
> > "John Dykes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > >
> > > "jegan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > > I live in the Denver area and I'm looking for about 200 board feet
of
> > > > hard maple.
> > >
> > > Hey Jim,
> > >
> > > I just moved up to Broomfield. Lived in Denver years ago before my
> > > woodworking days.
> > >
> > > I'm in the same spot you are - looking for good, cheap hardwoods in
the
> > > West.
> > >
> > > For years here on the wreck, people have said the Consolidated
Hardwoods
> > in
> > > Broomfield is about the best place in the Denver area. They have good
> > stock,
> > > good sheet stock, selection, etc. But I'll be damned if it's not
> > expensive.
> > > $5.90 for cherry...
> > >
> > > Saw this today - guy lives in Loveland http://www.keenerhardwoods.com
> > > Happened to give him a call this morning... I'll let you know.
> > >
> > > I miss my little sawmill in Indiana - called them to ask if they would
> > ship.
> > > Said they hadn't before, but might be an option.
> > >
> > > Wilhelm Lumber Co, Inc
> > > 9098 St. Peters Road
> > > Brookville, IN 47012
> > > (812) 576-3380
> > >
> > > Ash $1.80
> > > Cedar $1.55
> > > Cherry $3.60
> > > Hickory $1.55
> > > Maple (H) $1.90
> > > Red\White Oak $2.00
> > > Poplar $1.40
> > > Walnut $2.70
> > >
> > > S2S + $0.25
> > > S1E + $0.10
> > > S4S + $0.45
> > >
> > > After going to Consolidated, figured buying in bulk and shipping may
be
> > the
> > > way to go..
> > >
> > > Let me know where your hunt takes you,
> > > If going in on something would make sense - I'd be willing to consider
> it.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > John Dykes
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
You did not say where you looked. I use Austin Hardwoods for most of my
maple and Paxton for the rest. It is not cheap to get dry FAS maple in
Denver. Both of these places will supply top quality wood shipment after
shipment with no second guessing necessary. I normally pick my own lumber
from the racks; however I would take their picks without any worries.
--
Alan Bierbaum
Web Site: http://www.calanb.com
Recent Project Page: http://www.calanb.com/recent.html
Workbench project: http://www.calanb.com/wbench.html
"jegan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I live in the Denver area and I'm looking for about 200 board feet of
> hard maple. I haven't found a decent source for hard maple. What I
> have found so far is pretty expensive.
>
> I did a search on the Internet for companies that will ship lumber and
> what I have found seems to come up being less expensive than
> purchasing locally.
>
> Can anyone recommend a reputable company with reasonable prices that
> will sell through the Internet and ship? Anything I should be
> watching out for? I have never purchased lumber sight unseen so I'm a
> bit leery of doing so.
>
> Thanks,
> Jim
I'm headed up to seen Keener Hardwoods on Saturday. We'll see what
comes of the visit. He has a limited stock though.
Thanks for this tip! I didn't think I would spawn such a thread.
--
Jim
"John Dykes" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> "jegan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > I live in the Denver area and I'm looking for about 200 board feet of
> > hard maple.
>
> Hey Jim,
>
> I just moved up to Broomfield. Lived in Denver years ago before my
> woodworking days.
>
> I'm in the same spot you are - looking for good, cheap hardwoods in the
> West.
>
> For years here on the wreck, people have said the Consolidated Hardwoods in
> Broomfield is about the best place in the Denver area. They have good stock,
> good sheet stock, selection, etc. But I'll be damned if it's not expensive.
> $5.90 for cherry...
>
> Saw this today - guy lives in Loveland http://www.keenerhardwoods.com
> Happened to give him a call this morning... I'll let you know.
>
> I miss my little sawmill in Indiana - called them to ask if they would ship.
> Said they hadn't before, but might be an option.
>
> Wilhelm Lumber Co, Inc
> 9098 St. Peters Road
> Brookville, IN 47012
> (812) 576-3380
>
> Ash $1.80
> Cedar $1.55
> Cherry $3.60
> Hickory $1.55
> Maple (H) $1.90
> Red\White Oak $2.00
> Poplar $1.40
> Walnut $2.70
>
> S2S + $0.25
> S1E + $0.10
> S4S + $0.45
>
> After going to Consolidated, figured buying in bulk and shipping may be the
> way to go..
>
> Let me know where your hunt takes you,
> If going in on something would make sense - I'd be willing to consider it.
>
> Regards,
>
> John Dykes
I didn't want to mention any company names. I had web shopped both
those places and was not pleased with the prices. I used to live in
Houston and purchased maple locally there for a LOT less that both of
those companies where listing on their web sites or by phone.
Thanks for the assurance that both a good places to shop.
--
Jim
"Alan Bierbaum" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> You did not say where you looked. I use Austin Hardwoods for most of my
> maple and Paxton for the rest. It is not cheap to get dry FAS maple in
> Denver. Both of these places will supply top quality wood shipment after
> shipment with no second guessing necessary. I normally pick my own lumber
> from the racks; however I would take their picks without any worries.
>
> --
> Alan Bierbaum
>
> Web Site: http://www.calanb.com
> Recent Project Page: http://www.calanb.com/recent.html
> Workbench project: http://www.calanb.com/wbench.html
>
>
> "jegan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I live in the Denver area and I'm looking for about 200 board feet of
> > hard maple. I haven't found a decent source for hard maple. What I
> > have found so far is pretty expensive.
> >
> > I did a search on the Internet for companies that will ship lumber and
> > what I have found seems to come up being less expensive than
> > purchasing locally.
> >
> > Can anyone recommend a reputable company with reasonable prices that
> > will sell through the Internet and ship? Anything I should be
> > watching out for? I have never purchased lumber sight unseen so I'm a
> > bit leery of doing so.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jim
Excellent! Thanks for the link.
--
Jim
"David Babcock" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<4saBb.468128$HS4.3651197@attbi_s01>...
> I keep sending this link, as a way to try to locate wood in any locality.
> http://www.woodfinder.net/home.html
>
> Dave
>
> "jegan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I live in the Denver area and I'm looking for about 200 board feet of
> > hard maple. I haven't found a decent source for hard maple. What I
> > have found so far is pretty expensive.
> >
> > I did a search on the Internet for companies that will ship lumber and
> > what I have found seems to come up being less expensive than
> > purchasing locally.
> >
> > Can anyone recommend a reputable company with reasonable prices that
> > will sell through the Internet and ship? Anything I should be
> > watching out for? I have never purchased lumber sight unseen so I'm a
> > bit leery of doing so.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jim
Try Bear Creek Lumber in Washington state.
http://www.bearcreeklumber.com/
Over a decade ago I bought the lumber and cedar siding for a 6,000 sq ft
house and had it shipped from the Pacific to the Atlantic for much less
than I could buy it locally. They were very easy to work with and the
quality was great.
Boden
jegan wrote:
> I live in the Denver area and I'm looking for about 200 board feet of
> hard maple. I haven't found a decent source for hard maple. What I
> have found so far is pretty expensive.
>
> I did a search on the Internet for companies that will ship lumber and
> what I have found seems to come up being less expensive than
> purchasing locally.
>
> Can anyone recommend a reputable company with reasonable prices that
> will sell through the Internet and ship? Anything I should be
> watching out for? I have never purchased lumber sight unseen so I'm a
> bit leery of doing so.
>
> Thanks,
> Jim
"Toller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Mike in Mystic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
.
> > I've bought a few pallet loads of hardwood from these guys:
> >
> > http://www.advantagelumber.com/
> >
> Are you saying there is no one in CT competitive after the freight!
CT hardwoods is competitive. They are 90¢ higher in price, but for that
price will plane it to the desired thickness and give you one straight edge.
http://www.cwghardwoodoutlet.com/products.htm
They have a nifty high powered planer that does both sides at the same time.
The straight edge is saw cut. The board is carried on a belt and taken
through the blade.
Ed
[email protected]
http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
"Mike in Mystic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:nb3Bb.39305$%[email protected]...
> I've bought a few pallet loads of hardwood from these guys:
>
> http://www.advantagelumber.com/
>
> I am in CT so shipping from Buffalo, NY wasn't bad at all, so I can't be
> sure it'll cost you to get it to Denver, but their prices are pretty good
so
> it might be work a try.
>
I got all excited because I am only 60 miles from Buffalo, but they are only
about 10% less than where I buy my lumber now. The gas would exceed the
savings.
Are you saying there is no one in CT competitive after the freight!
Drive to Fort Collns to Sears Trostel in Old Town. Good wood, great
folks. They buy bulk and mill their own finished stock.
LFW
[email protected]
jegan wrote:
> I live in the Denver area and I'm looking for about 200 board feet of
> hard maple. I haven't found a decent source for hard maple. What I
> have found so far is pretty expensive.
>
> I did a search on the Internet for companies that will ship lumber and
> what I have found seems to come up being less expensive than
> purchasing locally.
>
> Can anyone recommend a reputable company with reasonable prices that
> will sell through the Internet and ship? Anything I should be
> watching out for? I have never purchased lumber sight unseen so I'm a
> bit leery of doing so.
>
> Thanks,
> Jim
I've bought a few pallet loads of hardwood from these guys:
http://www.advantagelumber.com/
I am in CT so shipping from Buffalo, NY wasn't bad at all, so I can't be
sure it'll cost you to get it to Denver, but their prices are pretty good so
it might be work a try.
They shipped the items promptly and they were packaged very well. All of
the stuff I got was in the rough, but it was fairly good quality, with a few
boards having more knots, etc. than I would like. Probably the same would
happen no matter where you get it.
Mike
--
There are no stupid questions.
There are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
"jegan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I live in the Denver area and I'm looking for about 200 board feet of
> hard maple. I haven't found a decent source for hard maple. What I
> have found so far is pretty expensive.
>
> I did a search on the Internet for companies that will ship lumber and
> what I have found seems to come up being less expensive than
> purchasing locally.
>
> Can anyone recommend a reputable company with reasonable prices that
> will sell through the Internet and ship? Anything I should be
> watching out for? I have never purchased lumber sight unseen so I'm a
> bit leery of doing so.
>
> Thanks,
> Jim