by Keevin Geller | Dec 20, 2022 | Articles, Woodworking
We are certainly proud to be celebrating Barney and Carey’s 100th anniversary since opening on the banks of the Neponset River, Milton, in 1922. It was the former site of the old Neponset Coal Co. I found the original permit and plans for the deep water docks,...
by Keevin Geller | Dec 14, 2022 | Articles, Woodworking
If you’re a woodworker you know the value of a handmade gift. Everyone appreciates seeing that thought went into getting them something nice for Christmas and nothing says this more than a hand-crafted item. While, yes, the holidays may only be weeks away and you...
by Keevin Geller | Mar 30, 2022 | Live Edge Lumber, Specialty Lumber, Woodworking
I am always on the hunt to buy wide hardwood slabs from our network of small sawmills, but it gets harder and harder to find them, as demand is high. Walnut is always scarce, because there just aren’t that many Walnut trees here in New England. Tree companies...
by Keevin Geller | Oct 17, 2021 | Specialty Lumber
Like just about every other business right now, we at Barney & Carey Co. are often finding it harder to come up with certain materials; however, by reaching out to other mills and wholesalers, we have been able to get what we—and what our customers—need. Quality...
by Keevin Geller | Jul 21, 2021 | Specialty Lumber, Woodworking
“Hobby wood” is just another name for shorter pieces of very high quality hardwoods and softwoods. I never fail to be astounded at some of the completed small projects our customers bring in to show us, from simple cutting boards to magnificent mantle...
