[cuban leaf]

For me it’s lumber that has skyrocketed. A couple of months into the lockdown I decided it was time to get chickens again, they’re laying about 14 eggs a day so if food goes nuts, well, we have a good source of protein.

[Dutch Boy]

Not only has lumber skyrocketed, it’s often very poor quality. I needed to build shelves not long ago. I went through more than a hundred 2x4s to find 8 that were straight enough and not cracked.

[napscoordinator]

I’ve heard that before that lumber skyrocketed. It’s strange to see Radom different thing rise and others rise but not to the extent of some things. Good luck with the chickens.

[bert]

Anecdote:

Last week I went to lowes to buy furring strip. I bought 72” x 1” x 2”, very nice strip. It has a sticker “Made in Finland”

I passed up the 12” a 1” pine shelving........ outrageous

[Alas Babylon!]

I know you have some property. Does that includes woods or a wood lot?

Here's what I got:

An Alaska mill: A chain saw and a frame to hold it. If you already have a fairly decent chain saw, the mill is around $100.

In the end, you'll only have to pay for the gas and your own labor.

I have a decent Husqvarna Rancher with a 24" bar I use just to cut boards as needed.

I can cut logs up to about to 21" wide.