Wood 101 For Woodworkers: Where to Buy Wood and More

[@seandzsudzsak5635]

I'm from Ontario Canada and I use 2 places, 1 called the Wood Shed and the other called Exotic Woods. Both places are awesome

[@billfleak874]

Northwest Lumber in Indianapolis has a great selection of domestics and carries some exotics. They are less expensive on most woods than Rockler or Woodcraft and have a better selection.

[@dmitribohanon3106]

been meaning to make it up there.. any exotics?

[@silverado102002]

I’m in Huntington Station NY and buy from Urban Specialty Woods in Huntington Station. Great place, super helpful owners! I also buy from Woodcraft in Allentown PA when visiting my son and I just bought a bunch of stuff from Case Woodworking when I was visiting Savannah!

[@TheAlbatorssx]

I’m in Smithtown NY. Thank you for the suggestion. Definitely have to check them out soon!!

[@darryljones3279]

Loved the info. In Stockton California I go to MacBeath hardwood. They are very knowledgeable and more than happy to answer your questions and help you

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks for the tip!

[@stephenmcgeown]

Great video and nice to see you back! Here in the SF Bay Area, I like the choice of hardwoods at MacBeath's in Berkeley. I am pretty much a novice but they were welcoming and I didn't feel intimidated in asking 'dumb' questions.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Love hearing this. Thanks for sharing!

[@stansbruv3169]

Thank you for sharing. I’m not far and will peek in at MacBeath’s

[@petelineberry7348]

This was a great video, lots of good info. I’m in Winston Salem NC and I get my hard woods from Wall Lumber in Mayodan NC , you can find it online.. Great Deals!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks for sharing your spot!

[@stanmondzelewski9253]

In the south, hickory goes in the smoker. We build bbq with it

[@Powerstroke7911]

Indeed we do….. whole hog over a pit full of beautiful glowing embers! 🤤

[@rickpouley2857]

Here in Northwest Georgia, we use Peach State Lumber. Located in Kennesaw, GA

[@anthonypage3428]

One tip I dont see ever mentioned on any of these KZbin videos is check out online auctions in your area. I found a company in Wisconsin (where I live) that was an hour away from me (they have auctions all over the state) and it was an online auction for mostly walnut and maple air dried slabs. They did have some kiln dried too. Obviously they don't have those wood auctions every day, so you have to keep an eye out. But the companies are usually really good about posting what items their next auction is going to have. I got 6 walnut slabs and 1 maple slab for $10/a slab. For the ENTIRE slab. It was $10. Plus a 10% auction fee. So I got 7 slabs for not even $100. Yes, you'll need to dry them the rest of the way, but sometimes they do have kiln dried wood in there as well. So I'd definitely suggest checking out online auction companies in your area. Obviously speak to them, make sure they're a legitimate company and everything. But not only was I able to purchase those slabs for so cheap, but I also got the guys name and number who cut the wood. So now I also have a lumber guy that'll cut any slab to any size I want. Just something I wanted to share so other people are aware of that avenue too.

[@muser44Xst]

Love to see the Seattle Kraken sticker already up on the drum sander. Great vid! In Perth, Australia we have a few options but your domestics (my exotics) are pretty expensive. We have jarrah, marri, karri locally here which are pretty nice.

[@bryangonzales4883]

Rockler in Denver, CO is my go-to hardwood dealer. Their lumber store expanded a few months ago and their staff is friendly and super helpful.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks for sharing!

[@nathankilgore5674]

Austin hardwoods in Denver, CO.

[@zanebrock5812]

Case Woodworking Savannah, GA, Peachtree Plywood Kennesaw, GA Both have wide selection of domestic and international woods. Great video and info, thx

[@silverado102002]

I visited Case Woodworking when I was on vacation in Savannah last month. Great place, great people! Shipped a bunch of stuff home to Long Island, NY!

[@mariah2499]

NorCal - I love, love, love Z&E Slabs. So much selection and competitive pricing. Ian is super knowledgeable.

[@bryanschlosser857]

I use Rockler in Tukwila or Sumner woodworking for most my wood. I found a score of cherry, maple and purple heart at a yard sale

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Awesome!

[@jacoblittle3209]

Reel Lumber in southern California. I go about 3 times a week. Great prices & beautiful hardwood and slabs

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks for sharing!

[@johnhubbard6262]

Excellent video thank you. Here in San Diego North County (Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, San Marcos), my favorite is San Marcos Hardwood Lumber Company. Great Stock, and very patient folks who know their woods. This is good for me as I am a General Contractor, whose hobby is woodworking which is an entirely different world.

[@joeszymanski6936]

Anyone living in southern Ontario Canada. There is a place in Niagara Called the Woodshed. Great selection of wood and lumber for many types of wood working projects.

[@77RocketsWoodworking]

If your out of the Central Valley in California. Saroyan Hardwoods in Fresno,CA has an awesome selection. Highly recommend them. Their staff is very knowledgeable and helpful.

[@pas0231]

This is really helpful. I'm in Kitsap County, originally from PT, and just getting into wood craft. Now I have another excuse to go visit my mom up in PT.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

That’s perfect! Yeah, it’s such a great spot. Great selection and prices.

[@alexreid4131]

pas0231 also Kitsap County here. Where do you prefer to go for your hardwoods if you don’t mind sharing. Blessings buddy.

[@pas0231]

@@alexreid4131 Kitsap Lumber if I can, Lowes if I have to.

[@Kod1ification]

Awesome video! Just now getting into woodworking myself. I appreciate your “where to buy” info. I’m here just up the road in Poulsbo. Thank you!

[@daveparker839]

As a “Hope to one day be a” woodworker, this is fantastic information! Thank you!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@tro8191]

Thank you so much for this! I’m a beginner but really love building simple things such as signs and easy furniture pieces. I work a lot with recycled pallet wood but more often now am wanting to make nicer quality pieces. This video was amazing! Subscribed! And yes I fall victim to the large store lumber aisles...hoping to find some quality lumber yards nearby. Thank u!

[@MESTER47]

Great video, moving from Romania to WA State this is an important tool for me.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Fantastic! Lots of great locations throughout Washington for lumber.

[@jeffberg2010]

Welcome to Washington

[@mrogdensir]

Keim Lumber in Charm, Ohio. In the heart of Ohio Amish country. A lumber/hardware store but a really cool place.

[@elizabethsworkshop8019]

I love going to Rockler. As you said, they have all kinds of wood but they also have accessories like clocks, speaker kits, knives really any thing you need to complete your project making it a one stop shop or at least you can get most of what you need which I don't have a lot of time to shop around so it is great.

[@geoffedwards189]

A very informative and well presented video. Your channel deserves to take off! Best wishes from down here in Australia.👍

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thank you so much!

[@ayechapin1]

Once I finish cleaning out the mess in my garage... I'm thinking of setting up a woodshop in there

[@gregorythomasd07]

I’m also in the seattle area and love crosscut! I haven’t been to Edensaw yet and will have to check that out. Two other great online options are KJP Hardwoods and Ocooch Hardwoods. The latter has excellent (online) prices for both S2S and S4S hardwoods. I’ve ordered from both for myself and as gifts for family members and appreciated the quality.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks for the recommendations! Just started perusing Ocooch online. Maybe spent way too much money for a bunch of exotics. Shipping isn’t too bad considering, but finding yellow heart and killer prices on Wenge were too good to pass up.

[@gregorythomasd07]

That’s awesome! I’d love to hear know how the order comes out. I have only ordered the 8/4 S2S walnut so far and it was really nice. Definitely had some rough spots but a lot of really nice usable wood and 1.5bft more than ordered.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Awesome. Went overboard and got 40 BF of Wenge, Yellowheart, Black Limba, and some White Oak. Excited to see what comes!

[@watcherdude1330]

Ty so much. Best education on wood I have ever found. Liked and subscribed . From Canada 🇨🇦

[@JohnHamilton-g2o]

Lots of good info thanks. I am also in Washington State, I get my hardwood at Martin Lumber and Hardware in Everett. Good selection and service.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Awesome. Martin was my first spot and have gone there several times. Convenient location for sure.

[@Chris-xe6st]

Great video, thanks for this! I am from the UK, and like you said, it is really difficult, if not, expensive to get decent exotic wood here. There are some lumber yards that import exotic woods but the prices are unbelievable, if anyone can recommend places in the UK to get fairly priced wood, that will be great. I'm new to wood working, so I really don't have much experience in sourcing decent materials to use.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Hope someone is able to share a reasonably priced source!

[@lylegeorge4780]

Handles and sons, Hurst,, Martock near Taunton.

[@dirtychevyful]

I’m in far western Nebraska and getting into wood working. Have a planer and soon will have a jointer but finding wood remotely close is so hard

[@Aarononautos]

Same problem here in Wyoming.

[@Tony_Sheldon]

I'm in Central Nebraska. Did you ever find a good supplier?

[@MEmarcenaria]

Seus trabalhos são incríveis meu amigo 👍👍😍😍 parabéns 👏👏.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@allendarr5102]

Homestead Hardwoods in Vickery, Ohio is my go to here in northwest Ohio.

[@KrahsThe]

pretty cool, I'm in Redmond area, certainly have been having a hard time to understand where to go. This was great!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Awesome! I know there are even more in our area, but super happy with those spots I mentioned.

[@ericschwartz9982]

Great video. I've been asking around for a lumberyard where I can pick up some S4S lumber for floating shelves and everyone has mentioned Edensaw, just a short drive from Poulsbo. Glad to hear you recommend them! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!!

[@stansbruv3169]

Subscribed! Great work. Thank you for making this content!

[@johntailing5283]

Great post, , Exactly what I’ve been looking for, thanks 👍

[@SixEightWoodworks]

That’s great to hear! Thanks!

[@handymadness]

In Orange County I use strata forest products in Santa Ana, Weber plywood (only place that has 4x8 sheets of Baltic birch as well as lots of hardwood), and reel lumber service. Strata usually has higher prices. Reel has best pricing and selection, and the nicest people, but is farthest from me.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks for the tip and sharing!

[@rjpeters40]

Peterman Lumber in Inland Empire (So California). I always check to 'scrap' box for great finds!

[@annhathaway2700]

Thank you for this video! I also just watch your video on how to make bowels without a lath. I learned so much! thanks again!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Really appreciate it!

[@steveraymond7277]

Oh and I love your videos, especially this one.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Appreciate it!

[@ctvwrest]

TH&H and Frost here in San Diego, CA!

[@craigthompson6515]

Great Job, I really like your videos. Good to see a fellow law enforcement guy involved in CNC.

[@macgarth]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! Thank you

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks! Hope it helped!

[@thesplinteredfinger]

Wow, you’ve certainly done your homework! Subscribed!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@fozzy19]

The formula I use is width of board by the length times the thickness divided by 12 and if it's straight lined 1 edge it's 1.1 example 12inx10ft x2×1.1÷12=22bf I am not saying it's the only way but another formula. That is the formula I used to recieve the lumber at the lumber yard

[@chrisristau8803]

i got some walnut with pure white sapwood... It's so cool. Looks like clouds !

[@SixEightWoodworks]

That sounds awesome! Really love the funky pieces with sapwood.

[@garymiller5937]

In northeast Indiana Pike Lumber in Akron is a big local hardwood supplier.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Piscesgyal26]

Very informative, thank you!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Appreciate it!

[@pamelajacques3921]

I'M in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia and I've found Reimer Hardwoods in Kelowna and Windsor Plywood in Vernon to be very good sources for hardwoods. Jim Jacques

[@Heseblesens]

Lots of good points Sir! Is your kid an aspiring woodworker? 😊

[@SixEightWoodworks]

My boys are working towards it 😁

[@williamshane9225]

thanks from Toronto, Canada.

[@leksey7870]

Excellent choice of wood. Good luck to the master!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@rodolfomoraes3348]

Muito bonita as variedades de madeiras, roxinho é umas das mais linda aqui do Brasil, mais tem muitas que vejo nos seus vídeos que é impossível achar aqui, Maple é uma das mais lindas... ... parabéns excelente vídeo!!!

[@DennisDolan-fl3mw]

Great video. Great information. Thanks.

[@user-id9fn1jz3p]

Southern Indiana / NW Kentucky has Goliath Hardwoods 17:27 17:27 17:27

[@DuxDucis77]

Great information. Thanks!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

You bet!

[@torinopro422]

Here in Maryland (glen Burnie area) we use Exotic lumber Inc. Located in Annapolis md.

[@brucerandall3256]

Just another tid bit on Steve Wall Lumber. They supply woodcraft here in NC. So go to the middle man.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks for the tip!

[@alexreid4131]

Awesome! Great advice. Evergreen Lumber is the closest to us here in Port Orchard, WA.

[@nelsonw2096]

This is great! Thanks.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@dandavis3874]

Hudson and West in Torrence and Bohnhoff’s in Los Angeles are both good sources for domestic and exotics.

[@charliesandner2362]

At Crosscut Hardwoods in Portland, OR--right off the Willamette River...

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Awesome! Love our crosscut up here in Seattle.

[@ryanhuff585]

Super informative! Thank you!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Glad it helps!

[@NorthWestAutos]

This is super helpful. I live in Monroe so I have to go check out the Duvall place. It looks they have a great selection for real. Thanks for the video

[@SixEightWoodworks]

That’s great! Definitely a fun spot to check out.

[@Carloslayajr]

Awesome video! Super informative!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@michaelbush2639]

"Helena Hardwoods" in Helena, Montana is a great place with good people.

[@vanessamastronardi7481]

I'm wondering about using exotic hardwoods with higher toxicity like padouk on cutting boards: How do you make them food safe?

[@jero1820]

Here in southern Indiana is home to all the big hardwood furniture manufacturers. Every one carries it. Mahogany goes for 4$ a bf. To give you a idea.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Awesome

[@markmartin9444]

Deano Hardwoods. Tyler Texas

[@proudmommaofsammy]

We use Rockler in north phoenix. Luck everyone!🎉

[@justinespinosa7878]

I’m from Austin TX and Fine Lumber & Plywood Inc. is very good

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks for sharing the tip!

[@acousticmikeb8119]

Cook woods in Oregon, Edensaw in WA, Penn State Hardwoods in NC, Cherokee hardwoods in CA.

[@annezimmerman4262]

Thanks for this video!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

You bet! Hope it helps!

[@jimrosson6702]

Thanks for sharing very helpful

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Glad it helps!

[@bzwax21]

In Phoenix metro- Woodworker Source, Timber woodworking, Porter Barn Wood

[@jeffberg2010]

Thanks, this was very helpful.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Happy to hear! Thanks!

[@t3golf]

Hardwood Lumber Co in Dallas is great.

[@davidkinkead5451]

In Hartford, ct area, Paekerville wood products is excellent source for fine hardwoods, and they will mill it for you for $90 part hour, in fifteen minute increments, cheap enough

[@chrisroyak4479]

I'm from that place!! 😁 Looking to make the pilgrimage to Edensaw and\or Crosscut in the not too distant future!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Yeah dude!

[@gabrielmacias1956]

I’m in Arizona and I use Spellman hardwoods and woodworkers source

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks for sharing!

[@raidernation6733]

Thank you soooo much. I’m in AZ. I’m a beginner diyer. Going to hit this places up.

[@kurtlawrence653]

I buy lumber at Kluttz Lumber in Concord, NC.

[@chrisberthiaume5315]

Hobby Hardwood in North Alabama. Wonderful people

[@shirocp]

Thanks for sharing!! Houston, TX Hardwood Products Co.

[@brentbordelon3669]

Do you need a contractor's license to buy or can anyone buy here?

[@shirocp]

@@brentbordelon3669 Anyone can buy at this location.

[@robertgaritano7718]

T & H Hardwoods and Hardware, San Diego

[@PlayBoye86]

Nice video - good job sir!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Much appreciated!

[@ksard4142]

Here in coastal South Carolina we have DCW Hardwood and Slabs in Little River, SC

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Thanks for sharing!

[@peggykhiev2884]

Reel lumber , Orange County in Southern California.

[@quadsquadracingable]

I'm from Tumwater and I love cross cut and just found out about edensaw in Tacoma but haven't made it there. However I have a family owned lumberyard that gets alot of hardwood for decent prices

[@SixEightWoodworks]

That’s awesome! Figured big leaf maple is pretty great for our region.

[@quadsquadracingable]

@@SixEightWoodworks yes sir!! I'm just about to start a couple projects with maple. I build alot of outdoor furniture so my go to is our red cedar. I got a truck load that was locally harvested and cranked out the projects over the summer. Now its indoor time and challenge myself with some hardwood cabinets. I love the PNW

[@greggr4852]

Try Exotic Wood Zone for Hardwoods. I am from St. Louis and visit their St. Louis store weekly. They ship worldwide.

[@fozzy19]

Great video

[@grantmillard7071]

Cool presentation. I would have been interested if you might have touched on wood moisture content but hey; there’s always one more thing to talk about. Here in Ontario I’ve had good success buying at Century Lumber in London, Ontario. Smaller than your lots but a decent variety available. Cheers!

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Yeah, had a list of another 5-6 topics. But opted to cut it short. I do have a short video on moisture content here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6LHfauKdrB2mJo Thanks for the tip on your lumber dealer!

[@garettwhipple1673]

Have you ever done this with epoxy? Would love to see/hear how it went

[@decentwoodart3838]

Thanks for uploading new video i am your new subscriber🇵🇰

[@zzgarden]

Boards and Beams in Fairfield, NJ.

[@melanieamrell4817]

I’m in west Texas and we don’t have trees. But my dad worked for Georgia pacific in Florida and he gave me piles of beautiful pecky cypress which he milled himself in the 70’s. Now I just need to learn to work with epoxy 🙄

[@ntg5599]

In Baltimore county MD. Frank Thomas sawmill.

[@goforthbmerry]

Appalachian Walnut in Lincoln NC. They have all kinds of local domestic. Penn Hardwoods in Conover NC. They have about anything and frequently have sales and will make bulk deals.

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Awesome!

[@Powerstroke7911]

Know of anyone in Eastern NC?

[@b3ardedbarbarian]

Mobile, AL - Jubilee Specialty Wood Products (big variety of hardwoods including domestic and exotic) Gulfport, MS - Norman Lumber (mainly mahogany, but also has some maple, sepele, Spanish cedar, and a few others)

[@SixEightWoodworks]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@b3ardedbarbarian]

@@SixEightWoodworks my pleasure

[@mickeymallette2663]

@@b3ardedbarbarian any ideas in north MS?

[@b3ardedbarbarian]

@@mickeymallette2663 after making a few calls to some cabinet shops in Oxford and Tupelo, the concensus is Elliot Lumber in the Oxford area and C&S sawmill around Tupelo. I hope that helps