Looking for Cherry Source/ Saw Mills

[sawhorse]

I am in the Raleigh, NC area and looking for a reasonable source ( as opposed to Capital Lumber) for rough, dry furniture grade wood ( cherry at the moment). Anyone know of a good, reliable millwork shop, small saw mill, or other reasonable source? I am willing to travel a 50 mile radius to find same.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks,
Sawhourse

 

[DaveO]

Check out our Wood Suppliers list, I am sure that you'll find a good source within your driving range
http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/view.php?pg=woodlist

And here is a list of local sawyers also grouped by area.
http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/view.php?pg=sawyers

HTH, Dave

 

[Tar Heel]

I bought some walnut from this guy a couple of months ago for $2.50/ bd ft. He has a large supply of cherry for the same price. He is located about 15 miles east of Washington, NC which is a bit outside the 50 mile limit you mentioned. However if you purchase enough it would be worth the drive.

Kevin's Custom Sawing and Furniture
Air dried hardwoods/softwoods and custom portable milling services
Kevin Everett
112 Boyd Loop Rd
Everett's Corner
Beaufort Co.
Tel. (252) 923-0345

 

[BobN]

I live in Cary, so I have about the same driving distance as you, maybe a little less depending on where in Raleigh you're at.

I get my hardwood at "The Hardwood Store of North Carolina" in Gibsonville. I have had very good luck buying from them. It's about 50 miles from my house, may be a lttle further for you.

Bob

 

[mkepke]

Hey DaveO, would it be appropriate to add Klingspor to the supplier list ? At least the shop in Raleigh carries a decent stock of 4/4 material and turning stock - though I'd call ahead if I wanted to be assured of a quantity above 50 bf.

-Mark

 

[DaveO]

Yea, it would. I am surprised that they aren't on there. Klingspor is one of my favorite places to get wood, close, and easy to just get a few boards of what I need.
You can add it if you would like, or I will.
Dave

 

[jeff...]

Chuck I'm trying to make fairly regular runs to Raleigh providing there is enough intrest. That's pretty much what I carry rough cut dry furniture grade lumber. Feel free to give me a call my number is listed here.

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/view.php?pg=sawyers

Thanks

 

[sawhorse]

Thanks Dave. I printed out the wood/sawyers lists for future reference. Just what I need.
Sawhorse

 

[sawhorse]

Thanks for the tip Stuart. Kevin's prices would justify the trip!

 

[sawhorse]

Thanks Mark. Forgot about Klingspor. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[sawhorse]

Thanks for the tip Bob!

 

[sawhorse]

Thanks for the tip Jeff. Will definitely keep you in mind. Trying to organize my sources at the moment.

 

[Art Stratemeyer]

Hi Chuck,

I'm not sure if they allow non-commercial buyers or not but Horizon Products off of Poole rd always has a fairly good supply of cherry.

Recently got about 100 bf of 8/4 from them at $5.65/bf

 

[sawhorse]

Thanks Art. I appreciate your time and information.

 

[Kyle]

If you want to save a few bucks on 8/4 cherry..look no further than the ads.