Does anyone know of anyplace in the Wake Forest area(50 mi. radius+/-) that can compare to E.Wake Hardwood. Thanx, Mike W.

I have a friend ( not a member ) who is building an outdoor covered bar and is looking for a piece of teak or mahogany 12' long 12" wide and 3/4 to 5/4 :eek:
He knows this will not be a cheap piece of wood :eusa_thin

Any ideas ?

Today I picked up from a very generous neighbor approximately 118 bd ft of black walnut, 7 ft length, 5/4 thick and 216 bd ft of white oak, 8 ft length, 3/4 thick. :gar-La; Some of these boards are 18 inches wide, no knots. It has been stacked with 1" spacers between each layer in his barn about 6 years. It is beautiful but only a woodworker would understand that.

All he has asked of me is to build him a wash stand out of the oak. I have a plan that calls for a top 28" wide and side panels 20" wide.

I have some questions and would appreciate advise based on your experience:
1. Should I have the lumber kill dried before I begin working it?
2. Can I use those wide boards were appropriate without ripping down to narrower widths?
3. How is best to store it until I have opportunity to use it?

Thanks for your input.