Buying roughsawn lumber

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Q: I finally have a jointer and planer, so for my next project, a table, I plan to buy roughsawn lumber. I managed to calculate the number of board feet I need, including waste. Is that number all I need to take to the lumberyard? A: Knowing the number of board feet will help you estimate the cost of your lumber, but it won't help you pick out the best boards for your table. When I go to the lumberyard, I take a drawing of my project that includes dimensions, a tape measure, and a grease pencil. This helps me find the right size boards and keeps me organized.