I'm new to woodworking and trying to source some quality pallets or reclaimed wood for my projects. I usually get oak pallets from my workplace, and my dad sometimes brings me crates from a nearby place. I've managed to build a couple of workbenches and a bow and arrow display, but I want to know if there are specific stores or locations where others have had success finding safe and high-quality wood.
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Check out local marketplaces! When I started, I found some Asian shops giving away pallets for free. They were surprisingly made from Asian hardwoods, which cleaned up nicely. I ended up with some pretty solid material!
If you're near solar panel installations, don't miss out on their pallets. They tend to have better quality pine, often cleaner than what you'd find at big stores. I used to grab them straight from the dumpster at a solar installer I worked by!
I have a couple of solar farms nearby, so I'll check those out! Thanks!