On Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:01:58 -0800, Dan wrote:

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?

First thing, find a hardwood yard that will provide lumber to you "S2S"
for a reasonable price. Home Depot is not such a yard--generally in the
US such a yard will have a several varieties of oak, hard maple,
walnut, cherry, and more than a few other species. Look in the phone
book and find yards that list those and call around. They'll stock it
rough-sawn and then plane it to order.

Now, planing to 3/8 wastes a lot of stock--if you're doing a one-off small
job and won't be doing it again that's the way to go though, the other
option is to resaw and by the time you're set up to do that you don't have
a whole lot left of a thousand dollar bill. You'll get a lot of other
capability by going that route though, so you may want to consider it
regardless.



Thanks

--dan

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