Posted By: Canvasback2
Another Wood score, I think.... - 03/18/21 11:40 PM
Went down to see the local sawmiller, that lives just down the road from me. He remembered me from an earlier conversation. Told him I wanted 3x3 Cherry turning stock , Well, he's cutting Cherry in a couple of days , and the price I got for 3x3 x 8 Foot Black Cherry turning stock was $10.00 each. I usually work with Green and air dried stock. Since the old sawmiller I used to get stock from, died some years ago; I am not sure of the current prices. Also is willing to sell 3x3x8 ft quarter sawn Cherry ; at the same price.
That includes free delivery
Anyone know if that is a good deal ?
Posted By: 330-Trapper
Re: Another Wood score, I think.... - 03/18/21 11:52 PM
Sounds Good ...if you're happy, that's all that matters
Posted By: cotton
Re: Another Wood score, I think.... - 03/18/21 11:58 PM
sounds dirt cheap after lookin online for bowl blanks
Posted By: Canvasback2
Re: Another Wood score, I think.... - 03/18/21 11:59 PM
I was impressed with the quality of the boards he had in stock. Lots of red in the Cherry. quite a few boards had heavy curl and a couple had Birdseye in the Cherry
Posted By: Canvasback2
Re: Another Wood score, I think.... - 03/19/21 12:00 AM
The Red Elm boards he had in stock were amazing !!
Posted By: newfox1
Re: Another Wood score, I think.... - 03/19/21 12:07 AM
Length x width x thickness divide by 12 gives you board feet.
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Another Wood score, I think.... - 03/19/21 12:15 AM
About six board foot per stick comes to about $1.65 per bf. That's a darn good deal for cherry.
Posted By: GREENCOUNTYPETE
Re: Another Wood score, I think.... - 03/19/21 12:47 AM
in 2021 a 2x4-8foot is 5.99 construction stud grade
it would be cheaper for you to build a house out of cherry than doug fur at your wood price
I would say you got a deal
Posted By: logger coffey
Re: Another Wood score, I think.... - 03/19/21 01:48 AM
Here in southern KY all the market we have right now for cherry, is chip wood or tie and pallet. cant give the lumber away.
Posted By: Lugnut
Re: Another Wood score, I think.... - 03/19/21 02:13 AM
That’s a shame, I love working with cherry.
Posted By: swift4me
Re: Another Wood score, I think.... - 03/19/21 05:52 AM
Great price. I love cherry for all kinds of stuff, but especially for duck and goose calls.
Pete
Posted By: Wright Brothers
Re: Another Wood score, I think.... - 03/19/21 09:20 AM
Sounds like you are buying the centers of the cants.
Perhaps turners prefer them?
I was recently told maple and walnut up and cherry down in price.
Probably because I was asking for walnut lol.
Posted By: Trapper Dahlgren
Re: Another Wood score, I think.... - 03/19/21 09:24 AM
sounds like a good price, can't wait to see what you make with it
Posted By: Ole
Re: Another Wood score, I think.... - 03/20/21 06:41 PM
2x2 x 8' pine at Home Depot was around $3.50 recently. It makes your cherry stick seem FREE!
Posted By: Canvasback2
Re: Another Wood score, I think.... - 03/20/21 07:36 PM
Sounds like you are buying the centers of the cants.
Perhaps turners prefer them?
I was recently told maple and walnut up and cherry down in price.
Probably because I was asking for walnut lol.
Not the centers. Too much unstable wood around the center, He is cutting on the sides, and doing a couple of 3x3's in quarter sawn Cherry. Depending on what is in the log , it should look really nice !
Posted By: Scuba1
Re: Another Wood score, I think.... - 03/20/21 08:47 PM
I am cutting a bunch of white oak slabs up for sticks at the moment to do a remodel on the chicken coop after I looked at lumber at home depot i went to building with the oak that I have instead.