Thanks. I will check Abq Hardwoods. I'm a newbie in this area, and would
really like to know of reputable sources in the south west. I came from the
east coast and had many choices.

My last purchase was at Paxtons (200 bd/ft ash,) and they did not stock in
the rough. The machining was awful, as I now have spend many hours
sanding/scraping lumber. I like taking the time up front to prepare stock,
and have invested in a large jointer an planer to do the job.

Again thanks for any info about woodworking in the area.

-nick



"James "Cubby" Culbertson" wrote in message
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I agree, Abq. Hardwoods gets my nod as well and yes, the AWWA discount is
great.
Pays for itself in no time. OrePac is nice only for the fact that they
carry a lot of different
varieties. But you are right, pretty pricey although their prices
actually
came down
when OrePac bought them.
Cheers,
cc

"Bruce" wrote in message
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Oh yeah. If you join Abq woodworkers assn. you get a good discount
(10%?)
which at $30 is worth it.

-Bruce


Abq hardwoods is my current fav. they have the standard stuff like red
and
white oak, cherry, maple, walnut, etc. and plywoods. Prices are fair.
good
prices on the 1/2" russian birch ply, $18 5x5 sheet.

-Bruce