TaraK
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I want some old/used lumber. No specific size -- general plank form, many dimensions would work. I have this notion to attempt to build a table for my back patio. I do specifically want old/used lumber (I'm refraining from saying "wood"). CL isn't turning up much.
Any suggestions? Experiences? Prices you've encountered?
(Feel free to give me table-building tips, too.)
J.R. Locke
Weinland Park
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I have a bunch of old pallets (skids)....junk wood but could make a suitable table of some sort. Free.
Displaced Columbusite
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This won't help you tremendously, but free stuff on Craig's List all the time; odds are you will find it there (especially if you put an add in saying you will pick up any lumber people are getting rid of).
Analogue Kid
5th by West-Northwest
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Lakee911
Clintonville (South)
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Analogue Kid wrote >>
I'd be very careful with old lumber. Anything pressure treated before 2004 has CCA and should never be cut, burned, or used where it is likely that people will contact the surface.
If you can find non-treated lumber, then it should be fine.
Wear a dust mask when cutting it and don't eat it or eat off it and you'll be okay.
joev
Merion Village
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Any reason in particular you're looking for old lumber rather than new? If you're going for the look, try searching for barn wood. If it's for green reasons, that will probably be a lot less expensive, but you'll probably have a harder time finding uniform/square/non nail hole riddled pieces. I'd recommend against using pallet parts - they tend to be rough, thin and spintery.
TaraK
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@ joev: For the look as well as the eco reasons. I don't mind it looking rough, but since this will be a table to eat off of, it needs to be be sturdy enough to hold plates and glasses w/o bowing, which might be an issue w/pallet wood. Barn wood is an option, though. Any specific store you recommend buying it from?
Lakee911
Clintonville (South)
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There has been some very nice furniture made from pallets. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&ei=phfnS5ubI4OC8gbFuP3sDA&sa=X&oi=spellfullpage&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=2&ved=0CBoQvwUoAQ&q=pallet+furniture&spell=1
You may need to laminate a few pieces though to make it sturdy enough.
J.R. Locke
Weinland Park
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Pallet wood is not good for eating off of. But you could possibly sand down and treat.
Anyway I have made a lot of furniture with pallet wood. It will be sturdy enough. Good 2x4's can be salvaged and the plank wood is average.
They are free. If you want them let me know.
Twixlen
Westgate, Columbus
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Maybe the Habitat for Humanity ReUse store? The last time I was in there they had EVERYTHING, including random lumber.
Another consideration - have you thought of using a door as the top? Again, the ReUse had a ridiculous selection of solid wood doors - from fancy to plain panel to no panel. Everything in there was pretty dang cheap, so I can't imagine it would be any kind of investment.
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Twixlen wrote >>
Another consideration - have you thought of using a door as the top? Again, the ReUse had a ridiculous selection of solid wood doors - from fancy to plain panel to no panel. Everything in there was pretty dang cheap, so I can't imagine it would be any kind of investment.
That's a good idea. My Dad has a work bench made from his old office door; sturdy enough for a vice, work surface, etc. .
Matthew
Hilltop
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rus wrote >>
Twixlen wrote >>
Another consideration - have you thought of using a door as the top? Again, the ReUse had a ridiculous selection of solid wood doors - from fancy to plain panel to no panel. Everything in there was pretty dang cheap, so I can't imagine it would be any kind of investment.That's a good idea. My Dad has a work bench made from his old office door; sturdy enough for a vice, work surface, etc. .
I enjoy repurposing doors and windows into furniture. Another way to find used lumber is to pick through the pile after a building is taken down. It sounds odd, but sometimes there are real treasures in those piles, just avoid the copper and you should be safe from arrest.
TaraK
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Twixlen wrote >>
Maybe the Habitat for Humanity ReUse store? The last time I was in there they had EVERYTHING, including random lumber.
Another consideration - have you thought of using a door as the top? Again, the ReUse had a ridiculous selection of solid wood doors - from fancy to plain panel to no panel. Everything in there was pretty dang cheap, so I can't imagine it would be any kind of investment.
Oh, good idea! I haven't been to one here, but I've been to them in other states. I'll definitely check it out.
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