"Dan" wrote in message
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Hello --

I have in mind some projects whose size does not exceed One cubic foot.
I have noticed that several kits I have purchased have wood of 3/8 of
an inch or less in thickness. When I hit the area lumber yard, Such
stock is not in immediate evidence. I would like to use the smaller
size, as a drawer of cigar box size with 3/4 inch sides is a bit over
whelming.

I have heard of resawing Lumber. I do have knowledge of planers.
Is this how you get thin stock, or Should I be trying a corner of a
lumeryard, perhaps another lumber yard?

Thanks

--dan


3/8" thick stock usually comes at a premium price. Typically if you buy
3/8" thick stock you are actually paying for the 3/4" it was milled from.
Basically it is at least double the price for what you are getting.
Alternatively you can resaw with a Bandsaw but may have to follow up with a
planer to smooth out the pieces to a uniform thickness. Or simply plane
3/4" stock down to 3/8".
Take a look here for the "easiest" solution.
http://www.rockler.com/CategoryView.cfm?Cat_ID=1457
and here
http://www.woodcraft.com/search/search.aspx?query=wood