Good Sources for Lumber Salvage

I’m interested in finding some salvage lumber for a standing desk project. Anyone have good leads on lumber sources? Build it Green is on my list, but who else should I check out?

serpentor

in Furniture 12 years and 11 months ago

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bkk | 12 years and 11 months ago

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M. Fine Lumber on Metropolitan (I think) specializes in reclaimed lumber.  They were happy to help me on a very small job, and maintained reasonable board footage prices.  Caution: watch for whizzing forklifts carrying eye-level parcels of lumber.

brooklynmaterials | 12 years and 11 months ago

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We have some reclaimed bowling lane wood we are selling if that might be of interest to you with this project.  Just shoot me an email at brooklynmaterials@gmail.com if so.  Thanks and good luck with your desk!