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Post by nccamper on Jun 13, 2015 7:24:26 GMT -8
Another I found while visiting family in Spokane.
Westplain Building supplies 509-244-5561
10812 W Geiger Blvd Spokane WA 99224
They say they can order 1/8" birch for around $20 a piece.
It's a shame nobody seems to have a reliable source in the NC, VA, SC area.
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Post by nccamper on Jul 7, 2015 3:40:41 GMT -8
I'll add this one from another thread. "We found ours in Green Bay, Wi. Here is the link: www.bayridgebuilding.com/homeIf you click on the "Show Your Work" tab, you can see photos of our trailer. Damien is a great guy to work with."
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Post by Teachndad on Jul 8, 2015 5:40:13 GMT -8
I'll add this one from another thread. "We found ours in Green Bay, Wi. Here is the link: www.bayridgebuilding.com/homeIf you click on the "Show Your Work" tab, you can see photos of our trailer. Damien is a great guy to work with." Wow Mike, Nice job on that ceiling! Kind a cool that Bay bridge gave you the opportunity to highlight your trailer. She's a beaut. Rod
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Post by nccamper on Aug 6, 2015 11:04:28 GMT -8
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Post by mobiltec on Aug 8, 2015 15:32:48 GMT -8
Make sure they aren't selling you paneling from China. I'm having bad experiences with mine all of a sudden and it's from China. It delaminates at the seams.
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Post by stanley on Aug 8, 2015 22:07:28 GMT -8
Anyone got one in NorCal round the Sacramento area?
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Post by mobiltec on Aug 9, 2015 7:11:12 GMT -8
Anyone got one in NorCal round the Sacramento area? Have you called all the non-big box lumber yards in a 100 mile radius?
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Post by stanley on Aug 9, 2015 8:54:10 GMT -8
I haven't made any calls yet. Just wondering if anybody had a specific recommendation before I dive in.
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Post by ladywendolyn on Aug 9, 2015 20:48:45 GMT -8
In Canada a company called Windsor Plywood specializes in wood like this. They are in most major cities.
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Post by kirkadie on Aug 14, 2015 11:55:21 GMT -8
Found two potential sources here in Ohio, sadly about as far away as could be and still in state, both in or near Toledo. Called the nearest one this morning and was told they had none in stock but could get some within a few days. I asked if his supplier was in Ohio, said yes sort of hedgingly, I said "aw come on..." he said alright since he was going to have to pay retail himself. Turns out it's a wonderful hardwood lumber company I have spent way too much money at over the years, but never thought to ask because they don't advertise their plywood inventory. www.keimlumber.com/HAH! Just got back home with 3 nice sheets of domestic 1/8" rotary cut, $43 each. A bit pricey but now I can hopefully finish the darn ceiling, so worth every penny, well, dollar. Plus they're in the middle of Amish country which is quite beautiful.
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Post by Sam on Aug 14, 2015 19:42:48 GMT -8
Boulter Plywood, Somerville, MA about $25, 4x8 sheets, about6 months ago. This place has incredible variety of all kinds of plywood that you can pick over. That's really helpful to know~ the local hardware store where I am here in Maine quoted me $66 per 4 x 8 sheet! I'll definitely drive to Somerville for that much better a price! Thx!
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Post by theresa on Aug 15, 2015 4:56:57 GMT -8
Sam, where did you price yours in Maine? I too plan to drive to Somerville, but I'm way up in Aroostook County, so it's not as convenient. I called Hammond Lumber and was quoted $58/sheet.
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Post by Sam on Aug 15, 2015 5:03:12 GMT -8
Ace Hardware, they're our local place and nice people. I like to support the local folks, but 2-3x the cost of this elsewhere is a bit too much!
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Post by Sam on Aug 15, 2015 5:04:24 GMT -8
I can't believe we shouldn't be able to find this for a good price somewhere in Maine!! Nice to find another Mainer on the board too :-)
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Post by mobiltec on Aug 15, 2015 6:29:59 GMT -8
I can't believe we shouldn't be able to find this for a good price somewhere in Maine!! Nice to find another Mainer on the board too :-) Believe it... One of the foremost reasons this paneling is so expensive and hard to find is because for the last 6 years or so it has been illegal to transport. Mills still made it, but no one could transport it from state to state and in some cases county to county. This was due to a beetle that was hiding in birch products that was responsible for devastating forests. Now that beetle has been eradicated but without a large demand for the product, lumber yards have not picked up the pace on stocking it again. Large manufacturing companies have learned to live without it and are no longer in need of it. So if you can find it at any price, consider yourself lucky.
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