DIY door cost

I've been contemplating diving into my door replacement initiative for my room. After reviewing several informative woodworking articles on this subject, I'm both excited and a tad anxious about the endeavor.

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One of my main concerns is determining the cost of lumber. To create a door measuring 1-3/8 inches thick, I would have to begin with rough 8/4 lumber, which currently seems to cost around 10 CAD per board foot, regardless of whether I choose clear pine or a hardwood variety.

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For anyone who has built a door, how do your expenses stack up against purchasing a pre-made one? Is sourcing rough wood more economical than buying an entire door from a retailer? What types of wood did you select? Even as a learning project, constructing eight doors could significantly inflate the budget.

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