steve siegrist
06-19-2011, 12:31 PM
I'm beginning a very large project for me involving 300+ BF of Hickory. My project consists of 25 LF of raised panel wainscot and 75 LF of raised panel & face frame cabinetry. I drive approx 75 miles to the nearest source of hardwood (northern California) The supplier only stocks a unit at a time and it gets picked over until it's gone (six weeks) and then they restock. The boards vary - but average 6"x10'. I estimate I will loose approx two feet of every board to end split and another two feet to other issues. I understand the concept of sorting and marking from a cut list. The issue is in what order do I prioritize the sorting? When I look at "my" stack of lumber and the enormous cut list - where do I start? Finally, is there an issue in pre-cutting from my rough stock and storing for 4-5 weeks?