Otoe wrote:

Would someone explain to me why 8/4 cost per boardfoot is
almost twice the cost of 4/4 per boardfoot? I don't under
stand how 4/4 oak is around $3.30 a boardfoot and an
8/4 is close to $7.00 a boardfoot. Rough cut in both
cases too.

Again, the measurements are in boardfoot so the
thickness shouldn't cost more on a boardfoot basis,

Otoe

2x per board foot seems a bit steep.

Steve Wall www.walllumber.com lists red oak 10" or more 4/4 at $3.20/BF
and 8/4 at $3.85/BF. Doesn't say if the 8/4 is the 10" or more, if not,
4/4 select is $2.70, so 8/4 is $1.15/BF more or $3.30/LF more than 4/4.
$3.85 vs. $2.70 is 42% higher. Maybe it's the supplier you are using


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