Any recommendations on where to get good hardwoods in GA

[Steven Hosler]

I recently moved to central GA (about midway between Atlanta and Macon). I have been looking for good hardwood sources in the area. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

[Kurt Cady]

Several options in aTL. Danny Hamsley is a member here located in Perry GA

[Yonak Hawkins]

I've heard some good reports of The Wood Yard (http://www.thewoodyard.com/) in Concord, GA, although I haven't been there myself. I had planned to go but never have.

I don't know if Danny Hamsley sells dried lumber or not but he likely has a big enough operation to have a kiln, I believe. I'd definitely check him out. He is certainly very knowledgeable and accommodating.

[Joe Hendershott]

Depemds what you mean by "in the area." Suwanee Lumber has a pretty good stock and pricing. Atlanta Wood Products in Smyrna is pricier but a good source as well.

[Terry Wawro]

I'm in a lumberyard free area of South Carolina so I occasionally have to drive down to Suwanne Lumber.

[Joe Hendershott]

Not a bad drive from the NE, maybe not-so-good for the OP south of the city. Not always good communication from them but they do have good stock and if you need something they will mill it the same day.

[Steve Eure]

Peach State Lumber in Kennesaw. Check out their website.
http://www.peachstatelumber.com/index.html

I live in SW Ga. and whenever I go to Atlanta, usually 2-3 times a year, I try to incorporate a trip up to Kennesaw to buy. Good folks and decent prices. They sometimes have good sells on some nice stuff. Worth the trip.

[Brian Behrens]

CAG lumber in Gainesville. They have a website. Great folks with lots of inventory

[Justin Horne]

I'll 2nd the woodyard in concord.

Excellent prices, considering all their lumber is FAS.

I buy all my lumber exclusively from them.

[Mike Gresham]

I don't know if Danny Hamsley sells dried lumber or not but he likely has a big enough operation to have a kiln, I believe. I'd definitely check him out. He is certainly very knowledgeable and accommodating.

Danny has a condensing kiln. I got some really nice QSWO a while back. As you say, a really nice guy.

[Rick Alexander]

Rick Clark at Woodgenesis LLC in McDonnah sells rough sawn hardwoods (see- very reasonable prices). He has a Woodmizer LT 40 super hydrolic and sells lumber on the side. I haven't seen him in a couple of years but I'm assuming he's still in business. PM me and I can get you a phone number for him. His stuff is air dried (12% MC). I built a solar kiln to dry mine to 7% - works like a charm and I get my oak etc at about 30 c BF when he cuts my trees.

[Yonak Hawkins]

CAG lumber in Gainesville. Great folks with lots of inventory

Yes, Stephen Brown is a very nice man. I've gotten lots of soft maple from him. The last show I was at, he was there with loads of imported wood. I didn't know he's selling non-native species now.

..And, by the way, Steven, if it's imported woods or veneers you're looking for, no one has a better selection than Carlton McLendon Hardwoods by the Georgia Tech campus downtown.

[Joe Hendershott]

I'll 2nd the woodyard in concord.

Wow, pricey down there. About 30% more than I pay usually. I like that they list the prices online though.

[Mark Sheppard]

The wood yard is definitely a great place to buy lumber. Rick is a first class guy.

[Joe Adams]

I make it a point to go see Danny Hamsley every time I visit family in Georgia.

Great guy. VERY knowledgeable. He has a degree in forestry and worked in the industry for decades.

It's always a fun experience and I never come away empty handed.

[Joe Hendershott]

This thread has pointed out a couple places that are sort of close that I never knew about. I think it's really nice to be able to see prices and not have to call each time. The couple I saw were a bit different that what I pay and that leads me to ask: What do you all usually pay for, say, 4/4 walnut FAS in Georgia. My price lately has been about $5.45 board foot. White Oak 5/4 was $4.15 last week.

What is your experience?

[Steven Hosler]

Thank you everyone for your recommendations. I will start trying these vendors as soon as possible.

[Yonak Hawkins]

I will start trying these vendors as soon as possible.

Steven, please report back with your independent findings. I, as a local, am interested.

[Justin Horne]

I never said I pay list price :) I buy a lot of lumber from them.

[Scott T Smith]

I make it a point to go see Danny Hamsley every time I visit family in Georgia.

Great guy. VERY knowledgeable. He has a degree in forestry and worked in the industry for decades.

It's always a fun experience and I never come away empty handed.

Ditto the recommendations for Danny Hamsley at Hamsley Hardwoods. He sells kiln dried materials and you will not find a more knowledgeable, or nicer guy to do business with.

Mr. Hamsley is very highly regarded by a lot of professionals in the industry with respect to his forestry, milling and drying knowledge. He is one of the few "go-to" guys in the USA that the rest of us call when we are stumped about a wood related issue, or need some specialized advice.

Danny also has a tremendous amount of personal integrity and you can buy from him with confidence.

[Ronald Blue]

I met Danny Hamsley a few years ago. I was returning from Florida and picked up some Sycamore for a fellow Creeker and played courier. Danny was a real stand up guy and genuinely pleasant to deal with. I know from his posts on here he is an expert when it comes to wood. I have no doubt he would treat you right too. He's near Perry Georgia because that's where we met to make the pickup. I wish I were in his area because he would be a go to source for me.

[Jeff Heath]

Another vote for Danny Hamsley. I have purchased persimmon from him, and it is excellent stuff. I know he dries and sells a lot of other species of timber, and he's an extremely knowledgeable wood guy. I'm a happy customer, and will buy from him again when my current supply runs out.