T C Woods Blog How Lumber Prices are Calculated

Lumber calculations can be confusing, even for veteran woodworkers. Starting with our Roughsawn Pricelist (on 'Lumber' page) you'll see prices from $3-8/Boardfoot (Bf). These prices apply for 4/4 (1″) thickness, 8″ widths and 6′ lengths or less. As you get up in all 3 dimensions prices will increase incrementally. For 8/4 (2″) thick boards the widths increase up to 20″+ or even 30″+, lengths may be from 4′ to 14′. For the species with a base price of $3/bf (Ash, ...