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wrote:
I'm interested in making the "Classic Oak Plant Stand" from Woodsmith
#147, but looking over the materials it's going to cost me $50 just for
the legs.
Mike

As someone else said, find a better place to buy hardwood. What I do is
drive to Hartville Hardware once a year when they put oak on sale. Last
time, I got it for 2.20/bf and it's FAS grade. (Although that's only
4/4 .. 1 inch thick). I get enough to last me all year.

There's a local source that I can get oak for around 2.60 bf. 2 inch
thick stock is slightly more expensive, but not very.

Another option is to call Woodmizer and see who has a Woodmizer
(portable saw mill) in your area. Some of those guys even kiln dry the
wood they cut. You can often get a good deal there. Certainly a good
deal compared to HD or Rockler.