Building Maple stand need inexpensive wood supplier

Thank you all. Mitch2 you read minds. I have a request in to Frost, though even 30 years ago there were no bargains to be had there. Ultra high quality however, is their watchword. 

Geoffkait,

With a nod to your missives re spring loaded mass, I was thinking of hanging the maple shelves on springs below the level of the outer metal frame , rather than placing them on top of the frames with sorbothane bumpers. Your thoughts please. 

Akg_ca

just scoped out Mapleshade.  Their prices are the reason I want to do it myself. Absolutely beautiful work. I hope I can get near their craftsmanship. 

ebm

Now that’s getting back to basics!

Based upon the prices I have found, I am considering another material. Basalt pavers or slabs are heavier and higher density than granite.  They are light only on the wallet. I invite your thoughts and suggestions. 

Geoff

ehats Bluestone?

Whats bluestone?

Thanks Geoff

i ll check it out.