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How to find wood for green woodworking? (self.woodworking)

submitted 1 year ago by softsoupcat to c/[email protected]

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I'm trying to find some wood to use, but am not sure what to look for. I'm mainly interested in building simple stools. I live in south Alabama and the nearest lumber yard is 3 hours away.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

I asked a local landscaper where he dumps his yard waste and then I went there and asked for green wood. I make spoons with it, so I went back next time and gave the nice lady there a spoon I made. Then I got more green birch wood