Hello,
I found some white oak rough cut lumber for sale at $2.50 bf on craigslist. Some boards are 8" wide and others are 5 1/2" wide and they're all about 8' long. The ad says they're not kiln dried but have been garage kept for 4 years. I'd like to make a small table and perhaps an outdoor bench.
The questions begin…
What am I looking for when buying rough cut lumber? Is the moisture content a factor at all or if the guy says it's been drying in a garage for 4 years then can I bet it is dry? I think the kiln dried wood would ensure there are no bugs, right?
Preparing the wood is something I've never done. Can I use a hand plane if I don't own an electric planer? If so, which hand plane is best? (is that even a simple question)
Also, if anyone has something else to say about buying rough cut lumber then I'm eager to listen.
Thanks.
I found some white oak rough cut lumber for sale at $2.50 bf on craigslist. Some boards are 8" wide and others are 5 1/2" wide and they're all about 8' long. The ad says they're not kiln dried but have been garage kept for 4 years. I'd like to make a small table and perhaps an outdoor bench.
The questions begin…
What am I looking for when buying rough cut lumber? Is the moisture content a factor at all or if the guy says it's been drying in a garage for 4 years then can I bet it is dry? I think the kiln dried wood would ensure there are no bugs, right?
Preparing the wood is something I've never done. Can I use a hand plane if I don't own an electric planer? If so, which hand plane is best? (is that even a simple question)
Also, if anyone has something else to say about buying rough cut lumber then I'm eager to listen.
Thanks.