Where to buy untreated rail sleepers?

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I am considering building this bench: https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fmcl2f4ygnsnd1.jpg%3Fwidth%3D1080%26crop%3Dsmart%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3Db34210676ccf890ac84fab1fb1c2584e00bd3222

Does anybody know where I can buy the sleepers locally? No luck searching so far.

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Try a looking at sawmills. If youre looking at western cedar 23400 I-35, Kyle, TX 78640. Jane Holand (sawmill 1 hour away) 5129233688, may be able to do cedar or mezquite for you.

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Will do. Thanks!

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I just recently came into some cedar beam pieces 4"x16". I know it’s not exactly what you’re looking for, but could be a workaround. I have one that is 8’ long and the rest (6-7 pcs) are varying shorter lengths from 57.5" down to about 30".

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Sounds interesting. What’s the general condition and what are you thinking for price?

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General condition is decent; the pieces were reclaimed from a house in Point Venture. There is some insect damage on some of the pieces. The 8’ beam is in the best condition, the smaller pieces have more of the insect damage, but dependent on your finished size could be milled down. I typically stay around $10/bd ft for all of my lumber (I also mill slabs from larger trunks w/a chainsaw mill). If you want to text me your #, I can see about sending you some pics this afternoon. (512)731-9728

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