If you are into oak, like I am, buying from HD or Lowes is just too costly....
One "oops", and there goes $25-$30 .....
I bought a Ridgid planer a while back, and starting milling my own...
Once you get a drying cycle going, rough cut is very economical...
My last load was 10 each of 3/4 x 8, 1 x 8, 2 x 8.... 12 foot.. $160.00
I cut the pieces to length, rip to width (+ a little for edge jointing), and then plane..
Beautiful results....Takes a little time, but worth it....
You may get some splitting and cupping in the drying process, if you stack
it outside, covered, like I do....But it's minimal...
I'm sure there are drying methods better than mine....
One "oops", and there goes $25-$30 .....
I bought a Ridgid planer a while back, and starting milling my own...
Once you get a drying cycle going, rough cut is very economical...
My last load was 10 each of 3/4 x 8, 1 x 8, 2 x 8.... 12 foot.. $160.00
I cut the pieces to length, rip to width (+ a little for edge jointing), and then plane..
Beautiful results....Takes a little time, but worth it....
You may get some splitting and cupping in the drying process, if you stack
it outside, covered, like I do....But it's minimal...
I'm sure there are drying methods better than mine....
