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  1. 8th July 2007, 11:18 AM #1
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    Default Finding wood for projects in Montana

    I recently moved to Bozeman, MT from Texas and I've guickly come to realize that specialty woods for furniture projects are hard to come by here. Specifically, I want to build (for the 2d time) some Norm Abrams adirondack chairs from Cypress wood. The ones I built a decade ago lasted well, but I left them in Texas when I made the move up here.

    Does anyone have any suggestions on where to get Cypress, Cedar or other good outdoor project wood in Montana? Thanks in advance.

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  3. 8th July 2007, 11:28 AM #2
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    The nearest good lumber yard that I know of to Montana is Sears and Trostel, in Fort Collins, CO, where I used to live some years ago, before returning to Australia, where most members of this forum are located; so they will probably be even less helpful in answering your question than I am

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rocker View Post
    The nearest good lumber yard that I know of to Montana is Sears and Trostel, in Fort Collins, CO, where I used to live some years ago, before returning to Australia, where most members of this forum are located; so they will probably be even less helpful in answering your question than I am.
    David,

    Sorry, no-one could be less helpful.

    RSW64,

    You indeed need some help, but not from this forum. I am glad that you were thoughtful enough to ask an Ozzie WW forum where to find timber in Bozeman (gawd-help-us) Montana. I wish I had thought of that. I believe I'll go to bed on this note.
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  5. 8th July 2007, 02:18 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Honorary Bloke View Post
    You indeed need some help, but not from this forum. I am glad that you were thoughtful enough to ask an Ozzie WW forum where to find timber in Bozeman (gawd-help-us) Montana.
    Nonsense. There's a few members in Washington and Oregon who might steer you well. Also, Google [cypress cedar montana] and wade through the hits.

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    You could try asking these folk...
    http://www.sawmillcreek.org/index.php
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    Quote Originally Posted by BrettC View Post
    You could try asking these folk...
    http://www.sawmillcreek.org/index.php

    A very sensible suggestion and one I might have made if I had not been too busy being a smartarse.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Honorary Bloke View Post
    A very sensible suggestion and one I might have made if I had not been too busy being a smartarse.
    I considered the same suggestion, but hesitated about lack of reciprocity with WWF. They get their knickers in a knot about outside url's, especially those with a commercial dimension. Note you'll need to sign up to post messages or view pictures.

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