It isn't easy affording woodworking as a hobby in the UK. The cost of timber is just so silly!
3/4" X 4" oak is $26/foot.A single piece of rough sawn chestnut which is about 24" X 21/2" X 7' is over $200.
Even crappy 19 X 150) 3/4 " X 6" S4S pine is $4/foot. Might as well start growing my own trees!
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