Find the Perfect Wood for Your Woodworking Projects
The first step in starting any woodworking project is determining what kind of wood to use. The types of wood for woodworking are as vast and varied as the projects of woodworkers. Whether you're building furniture, carving designs, or tackling a DIY hobby, you’re sure to find exactly what you need from the extensive wood collection at Woodcraft. From dimensioned lumber to thin sheets of wood for crafts, we offer wood for every purpose and skill level.
Browse a Wide Range of Wood Types
Choosing the right wood is essential for bringing your ideas to life. At Woodcraft, we offer a variety of types of wood for woodworking, including durable hardwoods like Oak, Maple and Walnut, as well as exotic woods like Purpleheart and Padauk.
A Closer Look at Our Wood Selection:
- Carving Stock: Our collection includes species like Balsa, Basswood, Butternut, Tupelo and more. We also carry some quality spoon carving blanks. Carvers should be sure to also check out our incredible selection of wood carving tools.
- Dimensional Lumber: Pre-cut and ideally suited for cabinetry, framing and detailed projects. Our dimensional lumber is available in an assortment of species—everything from Brazilian Cherry to Lignum Vitae and Canarywood to Wenge and more.
- Dowels: Perfect for joinery, decorative accents or furniture building.
- Edge Banding: A professional solution for finishing raw edges.
- Inlay: Our inlay collection will add incredible decorative detail to your projects.
- Knife Scales: These are used to craft handles for our knife kits or to give an old knife new life.
- Luthiery Materials: High-quality wood for crafting and repairing string instruments. Be sure to explore our library of learning to expand your knowledge of luthiery.
- Plywood: This is not your typical box-store plywood. We offer high-quality select plywood, available in both domestic and exotic woods.
- Slabs: Great for creating unique tabletops, countertops or desks. Be sure to check out the table legs designed especially for wood slabs for desks or table projects.
- Turning Stock: Perfect for lathe projects like bowls, pens and spindles.
- Veneers: Add an elegant touch to your woodworking piece by incorporating a veneer, available in a wide range of species.
Shop for Wood Online or In Store
We make it simple to find wood for woodworking. You can buy wood online and explore our extensive inventory, or visit one of our stores to see our wood selection in person. We also offer the best of both worlds—order wood online and then pick it up at your local Woodcraft location.
Everything You Need for Woodworking at Woodcraft
Pair your materials with our unparalleled inventory of wood supplies for woodworkers. As one of the nation’s oldest and largest retailers of quality woodworking supplies and tools, you’ll find everything you need right here, from clamps and adhesives to finishes and power tools. Start your next project with confidence, knowing TOGETHER, WE CAN CREATE ANYTHING®.
