[JohnnyG73]

In the past I have purchased boards at Menards and their selection is limited. I don't have a joiner or planer so what I get needs to be milled to thickness (3/4"). I have googled and looked at several places online but it looks like most are geared either towards construction supplies or flooring. Most do not even advertise actual boards. I live in Kenosha about 45 minutes south of Milwaukee and minutes from the IL border.

Anyone else in the SE Wisconsin or NE Illinois area got some tips on where I can shop for boards besides Menards and the like?

 

[Seubs070]

Check out Kettle Moraine Hardwoods. They have a huge selection and will plane and straight line rip for a minimum charge.

 

[DeanK]

I haven't checked out Kettle Moraine Hardwoods yet, but definitely want to. I just met Allen from milwaukeewoodworks.com a couple weeks ago. He stocks quite a bit of wood at his home, a lot of which is urban recovery wood. I just picked up $20 worth of odds and ends from him for some small projects, but will have to visit him again soon for more.

 

[daveinjersey]

Woodfinder

In response to my first post, here, somebody recommended http://www.woodfinder.com/ . I found it helpful.

 

[MNsawyergp]

Here is one at Watertown WI...

http://www.hansonleja.com/products.html