So the first couple g's I have made I used poplar I got from Home Depot.
That worked fine but now I have basically cleaned up the 3 straight pieces they have left. Sutherland's nearby also has some 1x2 (poplar and red maple) but I couldn't find a good piece in the bunch.
I assume these stores won't order anymore stock until they have sold a lot of what they have (still pretty full shelves).
So I'm searching around but I can't find any more stores in the area that have stock. Currently another lumber yard is getting me quotes on ordering.
I just ordered some rosewood fingerboards from these guys
Seems like decent prices. Are there any other good places to order from, better prices? I guess supporting local is almost a non choice anymore. :(
(have to order tuners and pups online to get decent prices too).
I even had to order cigar boxes online to get better choices than the local shop, though I haven't been to them enough to know the full selection they may have.
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I actually went to home depot again today and found a decent 8 footer of red oak. (well, the 4 feet I wanted was ok). But their saw is out of order and after 20 minutes I still didn't get any help :(
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The guy from lumber yard called back and said the guy he could special order it from basically had 'stock for home depot'. Probably cost more for the order.
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The place I linked above has 'neck blanks' but they are fairly pricey. Fine if someone wants me to make them a nice/expensive one.
Had that happen when I needed some pvc pipe. I found a hack saw that the employees used to cut pipe and cut it myself. I've found that if you ask them to show you where the saw is, it gets more attention and quicker results.
You can cut the balusters by hand if you take your time with the hand saw. Two necks per baluster...IF your local store carries the oak ones. I've only found pressure treated pine locally.
Home Depot should also have some oak square balusters. They'll be in a different section of the lumber department. They tend to be better looking and straighter than the poplar dowels.
Woodcraft and Rockler stores should be in your area (Colorado?) but they tend to be a bit pricey.
Shipping charges tend to be high for bulk lumber so I haven't ordered any online (yet).
As for boxes, you might try liquor stores, thrift stores and antique malls in your area. Also, you can try garage and estate sales. You even can build your own boxes, but then you're back to finding appropriate wood.
See if you have a store selling reclaimed flooring and other construction lumber. Old flooring is great stuff, a piece of old oak gym floor is straight and stiff and has great character. And cheaper than new lumber.
Thanks guys, I'll look into those options.
Was trying to stay away from the squares as I don't have table/jig saw but found someone who is willing to do some cuts for me. May have to make him a cbg before long :D
The price for the rosewood fretboards was OK, $8 per, wanted one for my bass I'm getting ready to do. It was $8.50 shipping. Got two more for same shipping and a $1 off each so I can live with that for nicer g's. Averages about $10 each.
Their maple neck blanks were a bit much though, You can get a few out of them with proper tools, but they'd still be $15-20 each for maple (the cheapest they have). Getting a bit high for average boxes I think.
You can get African Mahogany in 3/4" x 4" x 24" for $8.20 each from Ocooch Scroll Ready Hardwoods. They aren't long enough for a "through-body" type neck. But perfect for a "bolt-on" style. And very affordable.
And they have other wood choices.
Try the thin wood department at:
kencraftstore.com
Hmmm, I actually avoided the flooring place thinking it was probably just pre-cut short pieces, I'll give it a try.
Ken craft store seems to have very good prices on stuff.
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