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:
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> In a message dated 98-04-20 12:00:30 EDT, mliggett-receive-shop-
> talk@elise.kiva.net writes:
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> << 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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