Does anybody know a source for bamboo lumber in Austin? Plywood, dimensioned lumber, etc.? I can mill and glue up flooring if it comes down to it, but I’d rather not.
You might call Dakota Hardwoods out on E Stassney Ln
512-389-9773
6301 E. Stassney Lane, #600
Austin, Texas 78744
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Thanks. I did that earlier today. They have some left over sheets at a high price. 4’x6’ 3/4 thick. Over $300 each. Given that it can basically be cut into bamboo S4S, it’s $13 to $15 a board foot. Not much wiggle room to sand the surface if necessary.
As lumber, it’s expensive, but in range. As a plywood, it’s over the top. I have projects for both. They also carry 1.5 inch “butcher block” slabs.
The slabs may stay in stock. The other stuff, nope.
I thought bamboo was supposed to be relatively cheap? 
“Sustainable”.
Flooring is competitively priced. But scarcity in other forms drives the price up. Perhaps one day.
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Interesting site. Unfortunately, the RR warehouse doesn’t carry bamboo anymore. I’m guessing that Austin just isn’t interested in bamboo lumber. Dakota has enough of what I need for the time being.