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DIY & Home Improvement

edgineered

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4. These days rare woods are likely to be sold as veneer.

Reply to Paper Roses (Original post)

Fri Dec 5, 2014, 06:40 PM

Dec 2014

To use veneer on the posts becomes increasingly difficult should he choose to turn the posts. Try looking for the veneers, it will cost much less than solid wood.

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Do any DU'ers have a source for board feet of rare wood? [View all] Paper Roses Dec 2014 OP

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A local lumber yard should be able to supply it. jeff47 Dec 2014 #3

These days rare woods are likely to be sold as veneer. edgineered Dec 2014 #4

This is my local source pscot Dec 2014 #5

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