Where Can I buy Big long planks of Tiger oak to make shelves?

Question

I am in need of Long peices of thick tiger oak to make shelves for my room. 10 feet by a 12inches would be good. Any body have any ideas?

Answer 1

I don't know how much money you have in the bank but straight 10 foot long pieces of any kind of oak 12 inches wide fully dressed will cost you a pretty penny.

If by thick, you mean more than 3/4" then that doubles the cost. I assume your reference to Tiger means quarter sawn oak. That adds even more cost. 6/4 plain red oak finished on two sizes, random length and width costs over $5 a board foot not counting shipping.

I don't know how long each shelf needs to be but I would probably be making them out of 3/4 oak plywood with a solid oak strip on the front about 1-1/4 inch wide to stiffen the plywood and add the appearance of depth to each shelf.

Answer 2

Tiger Oak Wood

Answer 3

Assuming you are putting things on the shelves, which will hide most of the aesthetics, why pay a fortune for planking? Why not random 8 ft. shelving giving the wall a more dramatic look? If you accept the 8 ft. notion, then use 2 sided finished plywood with a finishing strip where exposed? A darn sight cheaper than planks and for a small fee, most lumber yards will cut to order (even down to 12"). Avoid the warpage!

Answer 4

First rob a bank.
"Tiger" oak is produced by a very wasteful sawing of the wood to get the pattern & you will not see it on the exposed edge anyhow.,
Be prepared for a shock if you can find it in the LxW & thickness needed for shelving.
Try specialty lumber yards , custom millwork shops or online cabinet makers sites.
If your'e in the N.East, try searching Constantine's , Dyke's lumber or Brewer's.
Best regards

Answer 5

buy big long planks tiger oak shelves

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Certainly all valid suggestions so far. My wonder is using that for mere shelving,,,and more I wonder why THICK?

Steven Wolf

Answer 8

anawalt's lumber yard .... ask them to pre order it for you. you may have to place a small deposit down, but you'll be able to pick your piece when you get it ....

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Answer 9

Ring around your timber merchants to see who has some, or it they can get some for you.