"Charlie Self" wrote in message
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Wood prices vary depending on demand and availability. The only
accurate way I know of to check is to call a supplier and ask.

Calculate material needs (make up a bill of materials), then call or
visit the supplier.

There are some sheet goods calculators, but mostly they tell you how to
get the most out of a sheet of plywood (a handy feature with hardwood
plywood often over $100 a sheet).

When calculating for solid wood requirements, remember that the material is
_not_ going to be as consistent in size as sheet goods. Even FAS will have
some sapwood or a defect in the worst possible place for your cutting plans.
Order 10-15% more wood in FAS than you think you'll need. For Selects,
20-25% is wise. And _don't_ bother with BF calcs. What you need isn't 1BF,
it's a piece 6' long by 2" wide, which isn't 2" wide, of course, but closer
to 2 1/4 with the jointing and ripping loss.

Substitute softwood grades for the hardwood quoted above for buying.