New from Chicago - Woodworking Talk

mikelantra25 · 09-21-2008, 12:21 AM

Hello! My name is Mike and I would consider myself an amateur wood enthusiast. I work as a scenic carpenter but in my free time I like to build whatever I can. I have lots of questions and I think this forum will be a good help, and hopefully I in turn can offer something to it!

Handyman · 09-21-2008, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mikelantra25

Hello! My name is Mike and I would consider myself an amateur wood enthusiast. I work as a scenic carpenter but in my free time I like to build whatever I can. I have lots of questions and I think this forum will be a good help, and hopefully I in turn can offer something to it!

Welcome to the thread. If you are wanting to learn a few things this is the place to be. Lots of talent here.

Boardman · 09-21-2008, 10:10 AM

Welcome.

the Chicago area has lots of lumber sources, but here's another to checkout:

http://www.hickoryandoak.com/lumber.htm

He's located in SE Michigan but he makes trips to the Chicago with a truckload of lumber for sale. I've gotten stuff from him when I made trips to MI and it's all top grade lumber and very good prices. Steve's a very nice, very fair guy. Check his website for any info about his next trip to Chi.