Source for 20' 2x8s ?

[LastChanceWoodshop]

I'm building a faux stained beam for my living room with a span of 16' 4".

I'd like to keep it to one piece if possible. Anyone know of a source?

Does Canfor sell small quantities?

 

[mquan01]

can you get a lvl and wrap it?

 

[tri4sale]

You could give Guy C Lee (www.guyclee.com) a call, or BMC building supply (www.buildwithbmc.com), they may have it.

 

[LastChanceWoodshop]

can you get a lvl and wrap it?

I forgot to add that I'm running electrical inside of it for surround speakers, not a bad idea though.

You could give Guy C Lee (www.guyclee.com) a call, or BMC building supply (www.buildwithbmc.com), they may have it.

Will give BMC a try in Greensboro, thanks for the suggestion!

 

[mdbuntyn]

Hedgecock Builders Supply in Walnut Cove, says they stock 2x8 spruce in 18' lengths. It's about an hour west of you. I've never bought anything from them, but I know people who have.

Lumber & Boards | Hedgecock Builders Supply

hedgecockbuilderssupply.com

 

[tri4sale]

I forgot to add that I'm running electrical inside of it for surround speakers, not a bad idea though.

Are you joining two boards together? If so you could route a path thru them for the electrical wire to run before glue up.

 

[LastChanceWoodshop]

You guys are awesome. Your suggestions are already more valuable than the best google had to offer!