Just getting started in this stuff. I made a couple of jigs and some jewelry boxes. Bought most of the wood online. Where can I buy different wood species - maple, walnut, red oak, zebrawood (maybe later) etc., in or near NYC? I live in Richmond Hill, Queens. Home Depot is very limited as to size and variety (everything is 3/4" and I need 1/2" and 1/8", etc.) Just bought a planer, but I'd hate to cut 3/4" boards to get 1/8" red oak. Any suggestions? Thanks loads. You guys have been terrific on some startup problems I had. Jim Quinn
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Try here:
Dykes Lumber 167 Sixth Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 Phone: 718-624-3350 Fax: 718-596-9233 ... Dykes Lumber Co. 8 Saw Mill River Road Hawthorne, NYU 10532 ...
Good luck
Howie -
If you are willing to take a trip I have a great source for rough cut lumber in CT. The drive would be about 2 - 2.5 hours but this guy has great stuff at a great price.
Oak $1.60/bf
maple $2/bf
tiger maple $2/bf
Ash $2/bf
Just to name a few prices. The guy Mike is a real nice guy and always gives you a little more lumber than you pay for. I have been buying from him for years.
Of course with a drive as long as you would have to make this wouldn't be a good idea if you are just looking for a little bit of lumber but if you have the storage space it might be worth it for a 100bf or more.
His name address and phone are:
Michael D Taylor
127 Denison Hill Rd
North Stonington, CT 06359-1102
(860)599-2720
If you decide to make the drive let me know and I will go up there with you. Also if you have anyone else in the area that is looking to get some wood I would invite them along Mike will discount his prices if the order is bigger. Also if someone else goes along they can share the cost of gas with you
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Jim,
If you're willing to travel to Long Island, there are 2 places I can recommend:
Wood-Ply Lumber in Freeport -
http://www.woodply.com/contact.htm
Roberts Plywood in Deer Park -
http://www.getwood.com/contact.htm
Roberts Plywood is huge and has a much bigger selection than Wood-Ply.Comment
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