I *like* that idea!
Might have to visit the local auction house myself.
<edit> just phoned. They dump about a luton full every week, that I can probably get for next to nowt - my second favourite price [1]
[1] I did *try* to charge them a disposal fee, but they weren't going for that.
Theres loads. These days people want either light Oak or Pine (to paint) so anything else either sells for very little or gets dumped. Ive got a fantastic Victorian Mahogany table with additional leaves which when fully extended is 12 feet long and 4 feet wide. At its smallest its so heavy it takes 4 people to lift it. It was once worth Thousands but now its maybe hundreds....its such a shame but it does provide a good source of timber. Im currently building a Larder Cupboard or Linen Press and its all from old bits....doors and a table mostly....when I get a bit further on I will put up some pics.
