Where to buy a lumber for hobby in GTA?

[[email protected] [OP]]

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

[Kayak Jim]

https://www.canadianwoodworking.com/lumber-directory

[Humberman]

Century Mill in Stouffville always has some nice slabs in stock. Give them a call or visit their website.

[Rod Sheridan]

As Steve suggested, Century Mill is a possibility, I was there yesterday buying some poplar for trim....Rod

[bogmer]

Kijiji, Facebook market place are great places to find lumber for cheap.

[beakie]

Kijiji, Facebook market place are great places to find lumber for cheap.

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.

[bogmer]

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.

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.

[beakie]

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 can't argue that, you're right.

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.

[ZeroCool248]

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.

[Kayak Jim]

Going on Kijiji is a great place to buy cheap wood for projects.

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.

[bogmer]

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.

Yeah... I saw that thread. I know I just bought about 1500 Board feet today and I know that there will probably be 500 to 700 board feet that will be wasted.