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  1. Shblack

    Cheap building supplies are out there!

    Local saw mills will often have cull stock that’s really cheap. I filled my truck with what the mill called “shim stock”, 4” to 12” wide, mostly 12’ long for less than $100, all red oak. Stuff gets in this pile due to being too thick or too thin, or having a gross defect. Had to take the whole...
  2. Shblack

    Cheap building supplies are out there!

    Getting pallets apart can be a real pain, especially when they used the twisty nails, even worse if it’s gotten wet and the nails have rusted. For rough work (like the coop) I use a reciprocating saw with a bi-metal blade to cut the nails, leaves the wood full of metal so use a carbide blade on...
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