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> > Hardwood - The SE Kansas and SW Missouri area is full of Oak, Walnut,
> > Pecan, Hickory and similar hardwoods. I don't believe the prices for
> > these materials has changed much in the past three years. However I
> > did pick up 150 bf of Red Oak a couple of weeks ago and it was
> > slightly cheaper than the mills price list. But based on
> > conversation, I think he gave us a good price knowing we would be
> > back. In other words, they were feeling the pinch too.
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> > We have two local "cabinet shops" and both are very busy. O >
> In the last 6 weeks I have purchased close to 100 BF of Red Oak for $1.99
> per BF,, Basically S4S. Basically, because it is still random width but
> both edges and sides are parallel and relatively smooth. If you measure
> 6.25" on one end, it is 6.25" on the other.
> I can get S2S Red Oak from my regular supplier for $3.10 per BF. >
> Go figger.
Yeah, I paid $2.00 near Pierce City Mo. He sells pallets of "cabinet oak" for $1.65/bf. These are clear, 6" wide or smaller, and 5-6' lengths. Intended primarily for facings.