Wood source in CT

[Paul Dell'Anno]

:rolleyes: Any one know of a source of wood in CT. I have been buying from HD and Lowes, but am limited to oak, poplar, pine etc. I have found a few sources online, but the cost seems very high, and the size available for shipping is limited. Thanks for the help.

[Walt Pater]

Paul, I don't know where in CT you are, But Berkshire Products in Sheffield, MA (just South of Great Barrington) has a great selection, with weekly specials on cut-offs and other goodies. Google the name- I know they have a website. All of the wood is kiln-dried, rough cut. It's a nice drive, 'specially during leaf season.

[Rich Konopka]

:rolleyes: Any one know of a source of wood in CT. I have been buying from HD and Lowes, but am limited to oak, poplar, pine etc. I have found a few sources online, but the cost seems very high, and the size available for shipping is limited. Thanks for the help. Paul:

I would recommend woodfinder.com for finding wood anywhere in the US.

The place to go is Connecticut Hardwood (http://www.cwghardwoodoutlet.com/index.html) in Enfield. Their prices are fair.

Moore's is a local sawmill in Bloomfield. I was looking for some cherry and he was a bit expensive. However, he dids have some real nice chestnut I have my eyes on.
http://www.mooressawmill.com/products.html

[Barbara Gill]

Check WoodFinder. You will get a list.
http://www.woodfinder.com/

[Rob Russell]

Paul,

Depending on what you're looking for, CWG is a great place to go to. Harris Enterprises in Manchester has a lot of stock in a wide variety of species. Their prices tend to be a bit higher. You can check out both CWG and Harris online. Here are links to CWG (http://www.cwghardwoodoutlet.com/) and Harris (http://www.harrisent.com/). I agree that Moore's prices tended to the high side also.

I've also have some good luck, for small quantities, at hitting some of the good-tome, old, local lumberyards. The stock will be 1x, so not really 4/4. Riley in Bloomfield, Sanford & Hawley in Manchester, and the one in Old Saybrook are some that I have hit.

Look in the local yellow pages under lumber. Where are you in CT?

Rob

[Bob Winkler]

I've purchased quite a bit from both Harris and CT Wood Group. Harris is closer to me and more convenient, but their prices are higher. I buy almost all my wood now from CT Wood Group. They have a good selection, including hardwood plywoods if you need them. Plus I love playing with their shop dogs:) .

If I had a good wood storage area, I would head to New York or PA and make a bulk purchase. Much cheaper that way for cherry.

Bob

[Nathan Hoffman]

I'll have to chime in on the CWG chorus :) . On several occaisions, I have called in the morning with an order and its all planed, jointed one edge, and packed ready to go when I get there. Of course, you can also pick your own stock. Where are you in CT?

[Paul Dell'Anno]

Thanks for the info. I live in Waterbury, so the drive to both CWG and Harris is not that far.

[Rich Konopka]

Thanks for the info. I live in Waterbury, so the drive to both CWG and Harris is not that far.
Paul:

Tools Plus and oldplane.com in Wtby. Now all you need is good wood suplier.

[John Shuk]

If you aren't too far from NY you could try Maurice Condon in White Plains and in stormvill which is not too bad a ride from the Danbury area. A little pricey but they have a big selection. Woodcraft in Norwalk has some stuff too.
John