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Where to Buy Hardwood Lumber In Arizona

Updated: December 11, 2022
Finding hardwood at a reasonable price is hard. Box stores charge a high markup, and local sources take a lot of research. Use this guide to help find quality hardwood lumber near you.
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Where to Buy Hardwood Lumber In Arizona

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Buying hardwood of any quantity is costly. Due to issues from the  pandemic and inflation finding the best hardwood near you at a reasonable price is difficult. In this guide to hardwood in Arizona you’ll find a collection of top hardwood stores in your state (and bordering) to browse prices and stock.

To help your search you’ll find:

  • Price list links when published
  • Key services like surfacing (eg. S3S) 
  • Pick-up vs. delivery
Lastly, with the price of hardwoods even a few dozen board feet can be worth a 1-2 hour drive. And who knows, maybe you’ll find a hardwood for turning, reclaimed lumber or even urban timber for your next project.

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1. Woodworkers Source

While in other states Woodworkers Source is an (impressive) online store, here in Arizona they have 3 physical locations and deserve to be one of your first stops. From all the hardwoods, softwoods and exotics you’d need plus all the other tools and supplies vising their Phoenix, Tempe or Tucson stores should be high on your list.

No tools? They offer up custom cutting, planing and sanding. Very few stores do that.

Price List: Yes

Online Shopping: Yes

Wood Selection

Services & Supplies

2. King Mesquite Sawmill and Lumber

Using local lumber is always a great option for woodworking projects, and to it’s name King Mesquite uses its sawmill and processing capability to produce a unique supply of locally sourced wood. From massive live edge slabs to custom mantel pieces and even bags of mesquite smoking blocks they have a unique inventory.

Price List: No

Online Shopping: No

Wood Selection

Services & Supplies

3. Spellman Hardwoods

With two locations in Phoenix and Flagstaff Spellman Hardwoods offers a good selection of hardwood, exotics, softwood and even imported plywood sheets. And they offer custom cutting and edge banding for your projects. 

Price List: No

Online Shopping: No

Wood Selection

Services & Supplies

4. Peterman Lumber Inc

Peterman specializes in larger projects and home-sized supply of lumber from dimensional wood to moulding. But, they offer a unique service that allows you to upload you plans for a custom quote. And with local and regional shipping (at a cost) they can deliver the materials to you.

Price List: No

Online Shopping: No

Wood Selection

Services & Supplies

5. Wineglass Sawmill

Arizona has a unique selection of sawmills that create locally sourced pieces. And Wineglass Sawmill is a great example with their focus on zero-waste and use of local urban lumber. Their product list is more diverse with selection from Black Acacia to Granadilla and Idaho Cedar.

Looking for a truly unique live edge top? Check out their supply of Bastogne Walnut. Supplies vary by log availability.

Price List: Yes

Online Shopping: No

Wood Selection

Services & Supplies

6. Porter Barn Wood

Reviewing their price list you’ll see one of the biggest selections of barn wood, well, anywhere. From rough lumber (sold by the square foot) to beams of mixed varieties Porter Barn Wood stocks a unique supply of lumber.

And with sliding barn doors in high demand they offer a custom build service to manufacture and ship. Just allow a few months lead time.

Price List: Yes

Online Shopping: Yes

Wood Selection

Services & Supplies

7. AP Sawmill & Lumber Products

Another locally sourced supplier, AP Sawmill uses wood destined for the wood chipper or firewood and converts them into unique local pieces. With the sawmill they make everything from fencing and siding to cabinet-grade lumber.

They advertise a variety of Ponderosa Pine products, but check in with the owner for current stock and variety.

Price List: No

Online Shopping: No

Wood Selection

Services & Supplies

8. Old Sol Lumber

Located in Phoenix, Old Sol Lumber has a unique collection of barn wood, reclaimed wood and custom milled soft and hardwoods. Want a custom project? They will consider. Unique live edge slabs? They have those too.

Price List: Yes

Online Shopping: No

Wood Selection

Services & Supplies

9. Artizan Woodworkers Supply

Artizan is a local woodworkers store that stocks hardware, hinges and other supplies for furniture and cabinetry projects. Stop by and check out their live edge stock or give them a call for their current hardwood inventory and pricing.

Price List: No

Online Shopping: No

Wood Selection

Services & Supplies

10. Woodcraft

Hardwood in Arizona is available, but there aren’t a huge variety of suppliers. Maybe its because of the desert. Whatever the case, we’re including Woodcraft to round out where to find hardwood lumber in Arizona because they have both a physical location and a top notch online store. 

Price List: Yes

Online Shopping: Yes

Wood Selection

Services & Supplies

Resources

Arizona has a great supply of both local lumber as well as access to all the domestic and exotic hardwoods you’d expect.

In fact, one of the top online retailers, Woodworkers Source, is located right in Arizona and gives woodworkers access to a vast supply right at the source.

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Eric has been a professional woodworker for over thirty years and has worked in small cabinet shops making everything from kitchen cabinets to hand-made furniture. Now working from a home woodworking shop Eric is sharing his passion for woodworking, tool advice and how-to knowledge from his Minnesota-based woodshop.

3 thoughts on “Where to Buy Hardwood Lumber In Arizona”

  1. Timber woodworking Machinery and Hardwood. It’s really what someone looking for hardwood in the East Valley wants. At Southern and East of Stapley. Website isn’t great but the store(s) won’t disappoint. Way better than Rockler, woodworkers source and woodcraft.

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