Hello, I am looking to build a table top from 2 inch thick hardwood slubs. I am looking for the most affordable and practical option for a beginner. Where can I buy a few slubs? I live in Vaughan
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Re: Where to buy a lumber for hobby in GTA?
Originally posted by bogmer View PostKijiji, Facebook market place are great places to find lumber for cheap.
Only because unless they find a reputable and/or honest seller, they may get stuck with less than desirable slabs/wood.
A friend got some 3" thick Pine (off kijiji) for a big table, was told it had air dried for years. The weight of it "should" have been a tell tale sign it was damp, but he didn't know better. Took another year after I rough sized it for him, before it was usable.smallerstick and billh like this.[insert something witty here]
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Re: Where to buy a lumber for hobby in GTA?
Originally posted by beakie View Post
While I agree, I would caution a "beginner" from going this route.
Only because unless they find a reputable and/or honest seller, they may get stuck with less than desirable slabs/wood.
A friend got some 3" thick Pine (off kijiji) for a big table, was told it had air dried for years. The weight of it "should" have been a tell tale sign it was damp, but he didn't know better. Took another year after I rough sized it for him, before it was usable.Follow me on Instagram and Pinterest
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Re: Where to buy a lumber for hobby in GTA?
Originally posted by bogmer View Post
When I think back to when I was a beginner... I spent hundreds of dollars in woodstores only to screw up. Whished I could have found a cheaper option just to learn a little. Going on Kijiji is a great place to buy cheap wood for projects.
I just figured since the OP asked about hardwood for a table, they would want known good quality stuff, opposed to possibly rolling the dice on kijiji.
that said, not sure the OP has or will check in again.[insert something witty here]
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Re: Where to buy a lumber for hobby in GTA?
Sawmill Sids in Mississauga
http://sawmillsid.ca/
Slabs and cookies of all shapes and sizes cut from windfall urban trees. They also have some really nice reclaimed lumber from old buildings from the surrounding cities in the GTA.Last edited by ZeroCool248; 12-16-2020, 03:56 PM.
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Re: Where to buy a lumber for hobby in GTA?
Originally posted by bogmer View PostGoing on Kijiji is a great place to buy cheap wood for projects.
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Re: Where to buy a lumber for hobby in GTA?
Originally posted by Kayak Jim View Post
I'm reminded of another thread where the poster got a "great deal" on wood only to have it twist like crazy and cause all kinds of headaches and rework in his quest to make cutting boards.Follow me on Instagram and Pinterest
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