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The question is whether to buy material from
a boxstore, lumber yard,hardwood supplier, or source your own.
All are valid avenues for keeping yourself supplied.
Even the high-end home furnishing catalogs tout this trend,
showing off expensive wooden tables with nail holes, rust stains,and old paint
as prominent features.While the general public sees salvaged wood as a design feature
that adds character and green value,woodworkers have more practical concerns like how to deal
with hidden nails, moisture content, lead paint, workability, and last but not least cost.
Finding the right reclaimed lumber for a special project will depend on
dimension requirements, wood species preferences, and the finished appearance you’re aiming for.
Cost is important too, along with the amount of work required to make your salvaged lumber usable.