Sandie C wrote:
Hi All
I see many patterns call for 1/2" wood, how do I achieve this when my
local lumber yard sells 4/4 and larger?

I just recently went through this with my brother. He wanted a bunch of
1/2" oak to face out some cabinets he was making. After calculating the
costs, we ended up buying 5/4 oak and had the mill resaw it and put a good
edge on it. The cost of the material ended up being less (2 boards out of
1) than if I had bought 4/4 and planed it. *Much* less waste, as well.
Mark