Hardwood Boards

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Hardwood Boards

In hardwoods, thickness is the only standardized dimension. Widths and lengths are stocked in random dimensions. Generally the range is 4″ to 12″ wide, 6′ to 14′ long.

So how do you get the sizes you want?
In woodworking, you cut and/or glue to create the sizes you need.

 If you’re ordering online, you can request minimum widths or lengths so that the lumber you buy is larger than your required minimum sizes.

 If you visit us in person, you simply pick out the boards that you think will work the best for you.

Scroll down to the FAQs at bottom to learn more.

Why are sizes random?
Lumber is sawn from logs to get the most yield, and since trees are round and irregular the lumber comes off in random sizes. Randomly sized lumber means it doesn’t cost nearly as much as lumber that’s been manufactured to uniform sizes – there’s less waste, less labor, less processing to create random sized lumber.

Your lumber budget goes a lot farther with random sized raw material.

When you’re making custom furniture and home furnishings, random sized lumber means you get to be more selective of grain and color, and have more control over your yield.