Conference 7.286::home_work

    Milford lumber
    P. J. Currier Amherst
    
    I used currier when I built my garage 3 years ago.  I priced around
    and found that you could save $20 here on 2x10s and spend more on
    2x4s.  Another yard you'd save $18 on 2x4s and spend more on 2x10s.
    
    All in all it was a wash.  When you're talking about building a
    garage, i.e. $5000 on up, it's the QUALITY of the materials and
    the service.  I found Currier to be excellent in all respects. 
    You walk out of there feeling like you spent too much.  After you
    sit down and really compare, you might have spent a few per cent
    more.  That few per cent is well worth it when you're nailing together
    straight lumber that was delivered when they said they would.
    
    I opened an account with them even though I had no intention of
    charging anything with them.  It was very convenient for deliveries
    and when you go back for that extra 2 2x6s you ran short of.
    
    Just recently I've been dealing with Milford lumber and found them
    to be excellent.  My neighbor, (a former builder), has been dealing
    with them for years.
    
    I deal mostly with Chagnon in Nashua.  I've found them to be alright
    but any dealer in Nashua you need to be 'careful' with.  I've not
    been as satisfied with any dealer in Nashua as I have been with
    Currier.  Just thought of one exception.  There's a little known
    small yard on Main Dunstable Road - Holt's Lumber.  HE doesn't carry
    as much as other yards and I'm not sure how far he delivers but
    he is THE BEST YET!  (He's also the closest to me)  Turns out he's
    related to the Curriers - second cousin or somewhat.
    
    My $.02

    First Lumber in Londonderry.  They're currently going through a
    major expansion.
    
    	Ted

Try Mast Road Grain and Building Supply in Goffstown.  I know a quality
    builder who uses them exclusively.  He has built many houses in
    New Boston and Weare.

    No matter where you decide to go , ask if you can set up a contractors,
    or cash account.These accounts are either for contractors or people
    w/ large projects going on, and are typically discounted 5 to 10%
    off retail.I just added over 1000 sq. ft. to my house and saved
    $$$$ .As far as quality ,anything you purchase and are not satisfied
    with you should be able to return (implied warranty of
    merchantability).I also saved by purchasing the best priced lumber
    at different supply yards,ex 2x4's and plywood on sale at store
    A ,and 2x6's and roofing material on sale or priced better at store
    B. It pays to shop around.Other things to consider are delivery
    fees, and if all the material is "bundled" when you receive it mark
    your receipt "not inspected",because the fine print typically says
    "all material inspected and in good condition upon receipt"or something
    similar.Good luck...
    
    ...bd...
    

    Anybody know where I can find some sheets (or however it comes) of some
    gum rubber (say about 1/8" thick)  ?   I need it for a project I'mgoing
    to start on and I figured this would be a good place to ask.  [couldn't
    locate a GUM_RUBBER notes file  ;^)]
    
    All pointers appreciated.
    
    /doug

    What's "gum rubber"?  What's it used for?  I've never heard of it
    by that name except for gum rubber artist's erasers, and maybe
    that's not the same thing.
    
    When in doubt about a product, try the Thomas Register, a 20 or
    so volume set of books in a bilious green located in many libraries
    and DEC's purchasing departments.  The index should list sources
    (manufacturers) of almost anything, and you can contact them for
    direct purchase or nearby dealers.
    
    Sherry
    

    Mike understood what I was looking for.   He suggested basically
    the same thing you did.   I have ordered a copy of the McMaster-Carr
    catalog...
    
    /doug
    
From:	GENRAL::BEATY        "Mike Beaty, Colorado Springs" 13-JAN-1989 09:54
To:	CSG::MCPHERSON
Subj:	Re: Need gum rubber sheeting in ELECTRO_HOBBY

    I'd suggest that you find the nearest McMaster-Carr catalog to get
    a starting point on your rubber sheeting.  The 1988 catalog has
    several options starting on page 1938.  For instance, their Spring
    Rubber Slab Stock (Stock 8630R44, 1/8" thick, $4.72/sq.ft.) is
    advertised as "Premium quality rubber stands up under the toughest
    abuse.  Has excellent tensile and flexural strength.... Durometer
    hardness: 60-70."
    
    If you don't have one of their catalogs, check with your purchasing
    folks.  They're bound to.  If all else fails, call their Sales Desk
    at 312/833-0300.
    
    Good luck!
    
    Mike

    Looking for shop that sells support column covers. We removed wall between
    living room andl dining rm and want to "dress up" the 2 columns that will
    be remaining.
    
Thanks, Ernie
    .mnie
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