For red and white oak. Thanks!
What is a fair board foot price for rough sawn oak?
- Thread starter Mad Scientist
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it varies. use the hardwood store price sheet as an example
| Thickness | Species | 1-99 BF | 100-199 BF | 200-299 BF | 300+ BF | Characteristics |
|---|
| 4/4 | Red Oak | 3.75 | 3.65 | 3.55 | 3.45 | Eastern US and Canada; light to medium brown with a reddish cast. Commonly used for cabinets and furniture due to it's durability. |
| 4/4 (10" & wider) | 4.95 | 4.85 | 4.75 | 4.65 | ||
| 5/4 | 3.95 | 3.85 | 3.75 | 3.65 | ||
| 8/4 | 4.35 | 4.25 | 4.15 | 3.90 |
| 4/4 | White Oak | 7.95 | 7.85 | 7.75 | 7.65 | Eastern US; light to medium brown; Commonly used for furniture, cabinetry, trim, and flooring. Easy to work with and rot resistant. |
| 5/4 | 8.45 | 8.35 | 8.25 | 8.15 | ||
| 8/4 | 11.95 | 11.85 | 11.75 | 11.65 |
A lot will depend on whether it's quarter, rift or plain sawn.
Check the NHLA grade rules for what is considered a defect.
Kiln dried FAS is the good grade stuff. That's what most dealers sell unless otherwise specified.
Sometimes air dried oak lumber with lots of defects isn't worth the time it takes to toss in the fire pit.
Kiln dried FAS is the good grade stuff. That's what most dealers sell unless otherwise specified.
Sometimes air dried oak lumber with lots of defects isn't worth the time it takes to toss in the fire pit.
Steve Wall does it right and puts the grade up front.
FAS = Firsts and Seconds (the best grade)
Select = the next grade below FAS
1 C is #1 common. This allows a lot of defects.
The Select grade is generally the most cost efficient for a recreational woodworker since time cutting around the defects isn't the expensive issue it is with commercial woodworking shops.
FAS = Firsts and Seconds (the best grade)
Select = the next grade below FAS
1 C is #1 common. This allows a lot of defects.
The Select grade is generally the most cost efficient for a recreational woodworker since time cutting around the defects isn't the expensive issue it is with commercial woodworking shops.
The reason I was asking is I ran across this ad, and wondered if it was worth pursuing.
Approximately 400 BF of rough sawn red & white 5/4 :: GoSurry - The Community Website for Surry County, Elkin, and Mt. Airy, NC
Approximately 400 BF of rough sawn red & white 5/4 :: GoSurry - The Community Website for Surry County, Elkin, and Mt. Airy, NC
$3.75/Bd. Ft. for FAS grade is a great buy. For #1 common grade (lots of defects) , not so much.
Around here #1 and #2 common in 500 BF lots generally goes for $1.00 per board foot.
Around here #1 and #2 common in 500 BF lots generally goes for $1.00 per board foot.
The 10 year dried would lead one to believe it's probably air dried, likely by the seller, so while I'm sure there are some good piece in there, you also can bet on bugs, rot, and some pieces being bent like a pretzel. It's not likely to be a great deal, especially when quality kiln dried red oak is so inexpensive and readily available.
I'll buy lots of air dried, but it has to be cheap... as I expect a ton of waste.
I'll buy lots of air dried, but it has to be cheap... as I expect a ton of waste.
