Wood sources in West Michigan

[Dave Verstraete]

Wondering if there is someone that I am missing. I currently use Woodsource or Johnson's Workbench.

[Travis Gauger]

What are you looking for?

[Dave Verstraete]

Cherry , Hard Maple usually. I just like to go looking for something besides machinery. Road Trip.......

[Steve Sawyer]

Are you looking for dimensioned lumber or rough-sawn, Dave?

[richard poitras]

If Gladwin Michigan is not to fare for you (not sure where you are exactly) I know of a guy who sells kilm dried ruff sawn hard woods only …he sells mostly to cabinet shops but does sell to the public for great prices… let me know buy PM and I will get you his name and number if interested

[Steve Sawyer]

Are you looking for dimensioned lumber or rough-sawn, Dave?

[Dave Verstraete]

Rough-sawn is fine. It helps "pay" for the new planer.

[Steve Sawyer]

Then try Hickory & Oak Custom Sawmilling in Decatur:

http://www.hickoryandoak.com/

[Roger Lance]

Dave...you appear to be in Grand Rapids...would also suggest Atwood mill north of town about 15 miles and west of 131...also a trip to Johnson's in Charlotte will yield a bigger selection...a real road trip might be Frank Miller Lumber in Union City, Indiana (do a search - big place)...want to also invite you to the local woodworkers guild meeting (one occurred just last night) which meets second Tuesday of the month at Johnson's Workbench on Burton beginning at 7:00 PM...next meeting is April 8th.

[Dave Verstraete]

Thanks to all for suggestions.

Roger: I'll put that on my calendar and see if we can meet up. I was thinking of the road trip to Charlotte so I might just try that.

[John Pahl]

I usually use Johnson's myself but then again I usually don't stray too far from Oak. I am curious about the Atwood Mill you mentioned. Do they have a large selection there?

[Jon Grider]

I got some nice 8/4 cherry last weekend from Hickory and Oak in Decatur,this was my first purchase from him,but it surely won't be my last.If you're in GR and don't mind a little road trip,email him for what's available and what's cookin' in the kiln.

[Jim Thiel]

You might try craigslist too. There are a few small millers who post in the materials.

Jim

P.S. Atwood is a nice drive. It's a bit west of 131 at 17 mile. bring a trailer.

They advertise in the press almost weekly, give them a ring.

[Roy Boomershine]

For school I use Indiana Wood Products in Middlebury, Indiana. It's between Middlebury and Shipshewana. I buy all rough sawn from them, mostly poplar, oak, walnut and maple, but I know they have lots more.

58228 County Road 43
Middlebury, IN , 46540-9555
Phone: 574-825-2129
FAX: 574-825-7519
Business Activity: Manufacturer / Exporter / Importer



Products Description:
Manufactures hardwood dimension lumber; manufactures nailed wood boxes & shook; manufactures wooden pallets; sawing & planning mill Baffle, Lumber kilns and equipment and accessories, Machinery for working wood and stone and ceramic and the like, Coping machines