Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Bob Mannix wrote:

The other problem is "variable" (euphemism for crap) quality you get at
sheds. Echoing what others have said, I would go to a local timber
merchant. Quality better and consistent, often cheaper plus you can get
PFS[1] which you can't at a shed.

You have to know what you're doing, though, as many yards will unload
their crap on a newbie. Examine what they're offering and complain if it's
not up to standard. At least in a shed you can select the best of the
stock.

Wicks may also do a deal on substandard stock - I wanted some CLS of a
particular size where one end of all their stock was bent. But enough of
it straight for my purpose. Got it at half the marked price.


Yeah, I got £53 knocked down to £15 last time that way, just
offered to clear the lot. Was surprised they went for it, but they
did.
But you cant buy a lot of timber that way - well, they've got enough,
but most of what I need is good wood, not bananas.

I have had one thought. Since I wanted a lot of rough sawn I could
have checked out a salvage yard. There just wasnt time though.

There was a chap on ebay selling 200 cuft of oak for 200 and
something squid, as long as you dont mind high sapwood content,
who knows what odd sizes, its unseasoned and probably some
wavy edges. But thats a lot of wood to store, and I dont have the
time to get it, sort it, and get rid of what I don't need. And ebays
a
pita as well.

I saw a skip recently with loads of good stuff in, I think with
current
prices I'll seriously consider taking some next time.


NT