sources for solid door slabs that are unusable?

[alkemyst]

I want to build a 36" x ~8' desk. I have seen some really nice ones made from a door slab that got damaged on one side.

I have called around but we don't have many real building centers here in my 15min circle.

Anyone know a good way to get one? Or a good substitute for a real wood large desk.

Thanks!

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[IDASHO]

I snag every one I can find from work.

They work fantastic for desks, workbenches, heavy duty shelving, even assembly tables.

Ive got 5 or 6 of them. 4 wood ones, and a few steel ones. The steel ones Im using for shop workbenches right now. They get dinged up a bit, but they clean up well, and were free!

Typically they are used as "cover" doors. Some stores will toss them or give them away, others will put them in close-out or sell them as b-grade.

 

[pipehack]

Schools and hospitals are good sources. You gotta know somebody in those places, usually.

 

[fourfeathers]

Habitat for humanity RESTORE is a good bet.

 

[nadogail]

Try a contractor specializing in Tennant Improvement work, I sometimes see them for free on Craigs List. Property Management firms operating Office Buildings are good bet.

 

[Vicegrip]

Where are you located? I have 3 or 4 unused slab doors. I am in northern VA

 

[alkemyst]

florida, Lantana.

 

[GrantMLS]

i just watch like craiglist - i just got 3 solid oak doors for 15.00 each to build some work benches..

 

[BrushWhackin]

Find a modular home builder. Modular houses usually ship with a solid door so the fancy glass ones don't get wrecked in shipping. Then after the house is set the doors are swapped. Just a thought.