Where is your lumber sourced from?

We pride ourselves on sourcing our lumber from a collection of local wholesalers and millers operating in the Southeastern United States. We take special effort to carry species local to our region and to develop supplier relationships with individuals and businesses in our local economy. For species non-native to our region, we attempt to source through local suppliers.

Do you buy, cut, or mill local trees?

We do not provide services related to buying, cutting, or milling local trees. If you own a tree that you are in interested in harvesting, we would be happy to provide you with the contact info for community members who provide quality services.

Do you sell woodworking tools?

Providing a wide selection of quality woodworking tools and replacement parts is a future goal of Lumber & Craft. At this time, we have a small collection of quality used tools sold on consignment. As we expand this area of our business, be on the lookout for surveys on our social feeds and website. We want to carry the items you need and your input will help us assemble the best collection of tools to meet the needs of our local woodworking community. If there’s a tool you’re looking for, let us know!

Can I have my orders delivered?

Lumber & Craft does not offer deliveries for traditional orders. For large orders ($3,000+), delivery options may potentially be arranged depending on the materials ordered and delivery location distance from our physical shop location.

I’m a beginner. Where should I start?

We recommend starting a project that can be accomplished with our short-stock selection! All boards in our short-stock inventory are priced by the board foot (BF), and are typically 4 feet long or less. By starting out with a smaller project, you can keep your initial investment low while also experimenting with woodcrafting without the fear of ruining expensive lumber. Pine, Poplar, and Oak are all great species for beginners.

Do you offer classes?

Lumber & Craft hosts a variety of woodworking demonstrations and showcases. Keep informed by following our social media feeds and joining our mailing lists! In the future, we plan to offer regularly scheduled woodworking classes. We will offer a range of classes and workshops, covering topics and techniques for the beginner and seasoned woodcrafter alike.

What’s the difference between hardwood and softwood material?

These designations have to do with the ways different species of trees reproduce. Hardwood trees are deciduous trees that reproduce through nuts (for example, walnut). Softwood trees are needle-bearing conifer trees and reproduce through cones (for example, pine). Although most hardwoods are indeed denser and ‘harder’ than most softwoods, this is not always the case. Poplar, for example, is a hardwood material but is softer and less dense than most other hardwoods.

What do terms like board foot, common grade, S2S, SLR, and 4/4 mean?

The lumber and woodworking industries have some abbreviations and technical terms that can be confusing. We’ve put together this short list of important terms to make the craft more accessible.