buying project wood (Philly area)

[Chip Buchholtz]

I'm a newbie hobbyist woodworker and I don't have a bandsaw, jointer, or thickness planer. I want to build some spice racks using 1/4" or

3/8" thick hardwood.

Can anyone recommend a place where I can buy s4s custom milled project wood in the Philly area, or on the web with reasonable shipping?

Thanks,

--- Chip

[depictureboy]

Lowes or Home depot has s4s oak and poplar. Whitewood is poplar too, and is usually cheaper. Unfortunately you pay pretty much for it. But it is an option.

[randyswoodshoop]

I have a place in NC that ships ups called Steve wall lumber I have a link on my web site to his web site.It can be found under links

Randy http:nokeswoodworks.com

[Art Greenberg]

Many hardwood vendors will custom mill rough stock for you.

What parts of the area surrounding Philadelphia do you consider local enough to drive? There are a few very nice hardwood stores in Amish country, and a couple in nearby New Jersey.

Here are a few I've patronized over the past few years:

East Coast Log:

Groff & Groff: Hearne Hardwoods: Willard Brothers: have a look at WoodFinder:

[Nova]

You can try Advantage Lumber in Buffalo. Their web site says they ship small orders via UPS. I don't know if they have a minimum order requirement (other than for wholesale pricing).

[Rick Samuel]

Lee valley may have what you're looking for.