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  1. #1
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    Searching QSWO

    I live in South East Iowa. I am looking to buy some QSWO for my Craftsman / Stickley furniture projects. Mostly 5/4 and 8/4
    Does anyone know of a good source for QSWO in South East Iowa ?

    Thanks

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    It’s not in Iowa but an excellent source is Talerico hardwoods in PA.
    Last edited by Steve Jenkins; 11-21-2022 at 2:23 PM.
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    Mike I sent you a PM, I have some QSWO

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    I assume there are several variables to this process...
    Will kiln dried QSWO lose some of its color Qualities ?
    Will it be harder to work with ? hand tools/power tools ?
    I have read that some prefer air dried for furniture and it's color characteristics , some prefer kiln dried for the reduced M/C.
    I build indoor furniture.

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    Mike - I'm in the same boat - looking for a decent supplier in northern IL or southern Wisc. I miss being able to run down to Cassens Lumber in Lafayette IN since I moved. If I find a place kinda between us I'll let you know.
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    I've never seen any color, etc difference from AD to KD with white oak. I'm not aware of any hand tool differences working AD vs KD white oak, though I'm mostly a power tool user, but I'd prefer KD for the increased stability regardless. White oak checks just looking at it; I want to take every precaution to prevent that from happening.

    John

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    [QUOTE=Steve Jenkins;3225107].............an excellent source is Talerico hardwoods in PA.[/QUOTE

    Or better..........



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