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Best Overall: Buy: Wood-Hawk 2X8 Timber READ REVIEW

Best For Good Quality: Buy: Barrington Hardwoods 2X8 Timber READ REVIEW

Best For Cutting Boards: Buy: Forest 2 Home 2X8 Timber READ REVIEW

Best For Framing: Buy: Manufacturer Direct 2X8 Timber READ REVIEW

Best With Beautiful Grain: Buy: Barrington Hardwoods 2X8 Timber READ REVIEW

Best For Woodworking: Buy: Mgp 2X8 Timber READ REVIEW

Best Wood: Buy: Alexandria Moulding 2X8 Timber READ REVIEW

Best Overall: Wood-Hawk 2X8 Timber

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The Wood-Hawk 2X8 Timber is capable of outshining several other timber featured in this list in overall features. The wood-hawk 2x8 timber looks good and it is close. The manufacturer says: We mill these ourselves in our small family wood shop. Further, this is made by wood-hawk of Wisconsin, usa.

The timber allows for good variety and it allows for straight edges. Finally, the wood-hawk 2x8 timber is great with fast shipping and it makes for a pretty good value.

Most customers quickly discovered that the timber comes in a 16" x 4" x 4" package. And, they also found that the timber is a great package of lumber, absolutely perfect, a great selection of cut offs. Further, they say that the wood pieces show significant saw marks, vary in thickness, and at least two of the boards are bowed or cupped.

• This is great for high quality, can buy for good value and it is consistent.
• All kilns dry. Each board is 3/4” thick, 2” wide, and 16” long.
• This is perfect for experimenting with new woods.
• This has lowered the price from $41.50 to $30.

Best For Good Quality: Barrington Hardwoods 2X8 Timber

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We know from years of feedback from readers, amazon sellers, and family and friends what most people want in a convenient and appropriate timber. The Barrington hardwood 2x8 timber is exactly that - it's a simple timber that hits all the right notes. The Barrington hardwood 2x8 timber is amazing to feel and it makes for nice quality. Please note that the pieces shipped will be of similar quality. Moreover, this is tight, is great for good quality blanks and it is great with beautiful grain.

Most importantly, the Barrington hardwood 2x8 timber is close, is easy to turn and it is very nice.

Most customers agree that the timber is a good looking piece of wood, run true to size. And, a few also found that the timber is great with nice grain. In short, for almost all buyers, the timber was most suitable.

• It has a great selection of exoyic hardwoods.
• This is smeared directly on the box.
• This is perfect for the crafty nerd.
• This is best for beautiful pieces, looks good and it is good for black walnut.

Best For Cutting Boards: Forest 2 Home 2X8 Timber

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We know from years of feedback from readers, amazon sellers, and family and friends what most people want in a convenient and appropriate timber. The Forest 2 Home 2X8 Timber is exactly that - it's a simple timber that hits all the right notes. The forest 2 home 2x8 timber is very clear and it is perfect for good mix. Make sure this fits by entering your model number. These pre-cut board's nominal measurements are 1 inch thick (actual: fifteen-sixteenths inch), 2 inches wide and 18 inches long.

The timber is built with good dimensions and it is tight. In addition, it is varied is great with quick shipping and it makes for a very uniform width. Above all, the forest 2 home 2x8timber is good for early delivery and it is great with great quality.

Almost all customers opine that the timber is great with no defects. And, they strongly agree that the timber is perfectly straight boards. And, a few also found that the wood products were exactly as described and of excellent quality. To sum up, many have used the forest 2 home 2x8 timber for more than a few months without any complaints, and it shows no sign of giving up.

• This is good quality wood for cutting boards.
• Manufacturer says: Our hardwood basics box contains 12 kiln dried, surfaced-2-sides (s2s) boards.
• This is used for an extra large carving board.
• It looks great and it is teak.

Best For Framing: Manufacturer Direct 2X8 Timber

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The Manufacturer Direct 2X8 Timber's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. The manufacturer directs 2x8 timber from renewable and environmentally managed forests. As it dries, you should expect slight changes in width and length. Also, this is more likely to occur on lower-grade boards, where knots and uneven grains are already present.

The timber is typically still wet when it is delivered to the job site. Lastly, the manufacturer directs 2x8timber is both safe and environmentally friendly.

"It’s wood, no damage at all. " - says, one customer. Overall, buyers found this to be one of the best timber for daily purposes.

• Great for framing, hobbies and decor.
• Made in the USA by mills in California.
• Good brand reputation.

Best With Beautiful Grain: Barrington Hardwoods 2X8 Timber

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We know from years of feedback from readers, amazon sellers, and family and friends what most people want in a convenient and appropriate timber. The Barrington hardwood 2x8 timber is exactly that - it's a simple timber that hits all the right notes. In addition, the timber is guaranteed to be cleaned up 100% @ 1-3/4" length/width tolerance +/- 1/16. Make sure this fits by entering your model number. Lastly, the Barrington hardwood 2x8 timber is free of twist, is great with beautiful grain and it is perfect for straight edges.

One customer says - "These are ripped and surface hit or miss @ 1-15/16" x 1-15/16. ". Almost all buyers quickly discovered that the timber has 3x3 posts (cants not composites) as well.

• Guaranteed to clean up 100% at 1"-3/4".
• Surfaced hit or miss @ 1"-15/16".
• New and hot releases.

Best For Woodworking: Mgp 2X8 Timber

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Mgp line of timber comes in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. And, the timber has culms that are green when they first emerge from the ground, and within months they acquire the natural black color with dark-brown patches that gives this bamboo a beautiful, rich, appearance. Make sure this fits by entering your model number. Lastly, the Mgp 2X8 Timbers are made up of a thick wall heavy bamboo and are crack resistant.

• Got an extra large natural black timber bamboo pole.
• Black timber bamboo poles are processed for indoor and outdoor use.
• Delivers what they promise.

Best Wood: Alexandria Moulding 2X8 Timber

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention Alexandria Moulding 2X8 Timber for daily use. Make sure this fits by entering your model number. . The timber is easy to maintain and use.

"You’d think you know for that much they’d throw in some hardwood, cherry, or whatever, but no.... it’s cheap af ponderosa pine. " - says, one customer. Overall, for most customers, Alexandria Moulding product was just what they wanted.

• 2 in. X 4 in. X 8 ft. stud grade.
• Dimension - 96 x 4 x 2 in.
• Produced with the highest grade materials.