Write an article based on this summary:

See if new businesses have scrap wood. Look for wood at construction sites and burn sites. Salvage roadside furniture. Go to online woodworking forums.
If a business has just opened, many materials are often shipped in pallets or crates. Businesses may want to discard of this material quickly and efficiently, so they may be willing to give it away for free on request. Stop by new businesses and talk to a manager. Oftentimes, managers are eager to discard waste to get the store running. The manager may be enthusiastic about unloading unwanted shipping crates on you. However, you may not get the wood you desire in this process. You're limited to the materials used in crates. You may want to ask to see the crates before deciding to take them, as you may dislike the color, texture, or grain. Construction sites and burn sites generate a huge amount of waste. A large amount of wood may be found in dumpsters of these areas. Always ask permission before going through dumpsters. You want to make sure you're legally allowed to salvage wood from such places. One major downside is you have to dig through a dumpster. You'll have to do things like wear gloves for your own safety. Oftentimes, furniture is abandoned on the side of the road. People moving quickly may not have time to bring furniture with them, and simply leave it on the roadside. If you find roadside furniture made of quality wood material, you can salvage the wood for free. If you live near a college town, you could take a drive through the neighborhoods there. Roadside furniture is very common in college towns. One major downside is that you have to breakdown the furniture yourself. This adds labor, and there may be extra costs for materials. If you're part of a woodworking community, people may sometimes have scrap wood they're willing to give away for free. The site Freecycle was actually specifically made to give away wood for free. You will have to be vigilant about monitoring such websites to find wood that meets your needs. On some woodworking forums, people may request a small favor in exchange for wood. If you're willing to put a small amount of labor into the process, you can get wood for more or less free.