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The next live is September 20, 2025.

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Forestry & Sawmill RoundTable Ep. #️20 – How to Buy Lumber Cheaper, Easier, Better!

Buying lumber doesn’t have to break the bank. This month on the Forestry & Sawmill RoundTable, we’re diving deep into how YOU can source better lumber for less — from avoiding big-box markups to working directly with mills and small sawyers.

Join us for 2 full hours of tips, hacks, and real-world strategies to make buying lumber easier, cheaper, and better for your projects.

This Month’s Panel of Sawyers & Creators:

John –‪@DANG–‬ Davidson’s All Natural Gym
Rick & Tim – ‪@Twobrothersoutdoors‬ Two Brothers Outdoors
Andy & Paul –‪@southernadirondackoutdoors‬ Southern Adirondack Outdoors
Craig – ‪@thekiltedsawyer‬ The Kilted Sawyer
Neil – ‪@RiversidewoodFarm-vq3bl‬ Riverside Wood & Farm
Eric & Matt – ‪@BeardedLumber‬ Bearded Lumber

Special Guests: John Chapman – SawmillsAndLumber.com (Tech Talk segment) → Sharing 15 minutes of insights on how tech is transforming lumber sourcing, pricing, and selling.

Kyle & Kendall – ‪@kandjlumber‬ K&J Lumber → Talking about running a modern sawmill business, what they’ve learned about lumber buying, and their best tips for saving money without sacrificing quality.

What We’ll Cover in This Episode:

Tech Talk with John Chapman: Tools, apps, and online platforms making lumber sourcing easier

The Problem: Why lumber costs so much at big box stores

Big Box vs Lumberyard vs Direct from Mills: Which is really best for buyers?

Hacks & Secrets: Seasonal buying, sourcing rough-cut, and networking with local mills

Tool Time or Timber Trick Game: Fun live guessing game with tools and tricks

Better Lumber = Better Projects: Tips to avoid junk boards and store your lumber right

Q&A with K&J Lumber: Your chance to ask the pros how to buy lumber smarter

Audience Engagement: We’ll be asking YOU questions throughout the show:

Where do you usually buy your lumber?
What’s the most you’ve ever paid for a 2×4 or sheet of plywood?
Have you ever bought rough-cut lumber?
What’s YOUR #1 tip for saving money on lumber?

Drop your answers in the live chat and be part of the conversation!

Date/Time: Sept 20th at 8pm EST.

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