3: I was curious what people pay for their W.R. Cedar in various parts of the
: country.

: Here in Colorado, the only place I have located that stocks 1" X 's in
: 20 foot lengths (and they only have 4 - 1" x 8" 's that length
: at this time) is charging $3.40 per linear fuut! This is clear, smooth 2
: sides and 1 face (rough on 1 face).

: I would get a price break at more than 100 LF.

: I had Virginia White Cedar shipped in for my first kayak. I will not do that
: again. I paid high shipping charges and was not able to hand select the
: boards. The folks on the phone would only agree to find boards with face
: cut grain and it took alot to get them to do that. The quality of boards I
: received were below my standards and I was expecting it to be much whiter.

: I was hoping to avoid scarfing on my Guillemot Exp.

:

: Doug

Hi Doug

I wouldn't be in too big a hurry to lock yourself into buying all 20' lengths. You will be charged less for multiple lengths as well. You only need a few 20' pieces and then they get shorter, as you well know. If you can get a generous price for over the 100 lin' ( you sure that's not bd') then you would get a better price for random lengths to include 12' to 20'.

Having worked in a lumber yard many years ago, I can tell you nobody wants to pay wages for some guy to go through a unit of wood and work up a $50 tab for only a few cents worth of wood. Simple economics!! If you could find a place that had it they would usually let you pick it out and restack. Might be worth a "road trip" to head out of town to find some wood that you want. ??? Find someone who has the material you want and just go have lunch and chase around, then pick you stuff out and head home. Makes for a nice day for all concerned.

Rehd