Look for Cedar, or something like it

[AlexSwansboro]

I am looking for some 6/4 Cedar, or something that will withstand the weather. I am going to build some outdoor furniture. As I am still learning about the woodworking world what is a fair price?

Advice is appreciated.

 

[Tarhead]

I would think Cypress would be a good choice for your location. Click on "Woodworking in NC" on the brown section at the top of the page you're looking at right now. There are multiple supplier choices near you.

 

[Bill Clemmons]

As Mark said, Cypress would be a good choice. When you look for Sawyers in the "Woodworking in NC" section, look for Ivey Pridgen in Burgaw, NC. He's listed as Beaver Branch Portable Sawmill. I think he usually has Cypress, and he's pretty close to you.

Bill

 

[jdulaney]

There's also Atlantic Veneer in Beaufort; they tend to have a pretty good selection.

 

[Jeff]

+5 on Cypress. It's a pleasure to work with it. Ivey's place is only about 54 miles from your area. :icon_cheers

 

[Splinter]

Alex,

As others have said, Cypress is a good choice for outdoor furniture and not very expensive. I have bought lots of Cypress from Ivey. He is a good guy and has nice wood and cut it about any way you want it.

 

[JackLeg]

Alex, I can tell you from building many Adirondacks, swings, rockers, gliders, etc. that cypress is much easier to work and more forgiving than ERC. Won't split nearly as easy, 15-20% moisture is OK for outdoor stuff, and you won't hurt your wallet!

I've bought several thousand feet of great cypress from Ivy. He'll cheat, er, treat you right!! :rotflm:

 

[Ivey]

Thanks Reggie!:eusa_thin



Alex, be glad to try to help find what you need..

 

[cheryllewis]

I am looking for some 6/4 Cedar, or something that will withstand the weather. I am going to build some outdoor furniture. As I am still learning about the woodworking world what is a fair price?

Advice is appreciated.

We have 4/4, 5/4 and 8/4 cypress at The Hardwood Store of NC and I happen to be heading that way Friday. Let me know if I can bring you some.

Cheryl

www.hardwoodstore.com