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AW: Got the wood for my SFG boxes
Now I just need to cut them and put them together. Woot! I get to use power tools. 
Too bad that is only the first step towards getting them all set up. But at least it is a step in the right direction.
Re: AW: Got the wood for my SFG boxes
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I purchased regular untreated kiln dried wood from Menards (since it is on sale cheaper than at HD or Lowes right now). Both 2"x4"x8' and 2"x6"x8' sizes.
I plan on using linseed oil to treat the exterior of the boxes leaving the interior unfinished/unsealed. Per my SFG book, linseed oil is OK to use on the exterior of the wood.
The untreated cedar was quite a bit more expensive so I decided not to use it.
it doesn't need to be cedar, it just needs to be untreated. Cedar will last longer, but that comes at a price.
This is exactly why I decided to use the regular kiln dried wood. For my 4'x4' boxes (which will be 10" high), the cost of the wood was just over $6 per box.
The cost breakdown looks like this.
For the sides, with each board cut in half:
1-2"x6"x8 piece for $3.12
1-2"x4"x8" piece for $1.98
For the corners, with each board cut into 2 foot lengths:
1-2"x2"x8' piece for $1.43.
Even with the cost of the linseed oil (about $8 for a quart) and the 3" decking screws ($30 for a 5 lb. box which is way more than enough for my boxes), the cost will still be well under $10 per box before soil.