Source for 16/4 white oak?

[John Pennisi]

I’m looking for a source for 16/4 white oak and would very much appreciate any recommendations on where I might find some. I’m located near Syracuse, NY so anywhere roughly nearby is preferred. Thanks in advance!

[lowell holmes]

Where is nearby? You will find it in the Houston area.

Try Clark's Hardwood Lumber and Houston Hardood Lumber.

A trip to either place is like going to a candy store.

[Charles Coolidge]

Maybe Maple Leaf Hardwoods? They are in PA http://www.curlymaple.com/default.asp

[Brian Holcombe]

Board and beam in NJ maybe.

[Lee Schierer]

Do a google search for "sawmills near Syracuse NY" There were quite a few hits when I did that search.

[John Pennisi]

Thanks all! The problem isn’t finding a good lumberyard or sawmill, it’s finding white oak that is 16/4 thick in the rough or approximately 4” x 4”. Looking for 36” sections or 9-10’ lengths.

[Jerry Wright]

Check Lakeshore hardwoods in Mexico, NY. Call or email Brian, the proprietor. He ether has or can get most anything, or can happily send you in the right direction. I am about 40 minutes away and have been there mant times. You certainly want properly dried material.

[John K Jordan]

Thanks all! The problem isn’t finding a good lumberyard or sawmill, it’s finding white oak that is 16/4 thick in the rough or approximately 4” x 4”. Looking for 36” sections or 9-10’ lengths.

Green or dry? If dry, how dry? Might depend on the intended use.

Green would be a lot cheaper. Anyone with a sawmill can do it if they have the logs. I have a bunch of white oak logs and plan to quarter saw 16/4 and 20/4 white oak in a few weeks. I'm using it for steps outdoors so for me wet is fine.

If you can use green, maybe check the listing on the WoodMizer web site for bandsaw mill owners in your area.

[Scott T Smith]

Dry 16/4 white oak is going to be very difficult to source. I have some in stock but it may have some internal honeycomb. What is it’s intended use?