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Re: Cheap workbench advice wanted.

To: Duncan120 <Duncan120@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Cheap workbench advice wanted.
From: John Napoli <jgn@li.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 18:05:36 -0400 (EDT)
Want some nice wood?  Ask your lumberyard for Burrill kiln-dried.
You can get 4x4, 2xwhatever, etc.  Clean, straight -- its a beautiful
thing.

John

On Mon, 20 Apr 1998, Duncan120 wrote:

> 
> In a message dated 98-04-20 12:00:30 EDT, mliggett-receive-shop-
> talk@elise.kiva.net writes:
> 
> << The problem I have now is that I can't find 4x4s that are NOT
>  pressure-treated.  None of the local lumber yards have 'em. >>
>    
> 
> Try Menard's or Home Depot.  Menard's in the Chicago area has them in various
> lenghts.  Also consider "Simpson" strong ties, they are a galvanised connector
> so you mearly have to join the boards together and nail.  Craftsmen will
> cringe and it does look rather crude, but they are quick and do the job. You
> may have to order the corner pieces but it didn't take over 4 days at Home
> Depot.
> 


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