As some of you know , I mostly make toys and small models, so most of my wood requirements are for pretty small pieces. My source for wood is usually the " shorts" room at the local millwork. I get some nice wood for $5-10 a small batch. Well I found a new and cheaper source. I live near the ocean so every day I walk 4 miles , some of it on the boardwalk along the Atlantic ocean ( it doesn't get much better than that) . There are houses being built all over town and every day I walk past a dumpster or two. For the last few days I have picked up some very nice dark (mahogony?) wood out of a dumpster. It does get a little heavy as I'm walking 3-4 blocks up my street carrying a couple of 8 foot boards. Wonder if I'll find anything today?