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Finding the best hardwood at the right price is always a search. And while hardwood lumber in North Carolina is generally easy to find, narrowing in on the right species and exotic woods can take a bit more digging.
To help your search you’ll find:
- Price list links when published
- Key services like surfacing (eg. S3S)
- Pick-up vs. delivery
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1. The Hardwood Store
Sometimes the name says it all.
And with the Hardwood Store they have about every hardwood you’ll need for your projects. From domestic, exotics to trim and turning stock there isn’t much a woodworker wouldn’t find here.
But as an added bonus they feature a price list (below).
Price List: Yes
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
- Live Edge Slabs
- Plywood
- Turning Blanks
- Pen Stock
- Flooring
- Moulding
- Paneling
Services & Supplies
- Choose Your Own
- Finishing Supplies
- Local Delivery
- Regional/National Shipping
2. GPS Hardwoods
GPS Hardwoods is a local supplier that features a great collection of locally sourced, milled and kiln dried woods. Using, of course, their kiln and methods to have your hardwood achieve the right moisture content.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Live Edge Slabs
Services & Supplies
- Choose Your Own
- Custom Woodworking
3. West Penn Hardwoods
West Penn Hardwoods is a little known local and online retailer that features a massive inventory of domestic and exotic hardwood lumber.
From pen blanks, turning stock and exotic hardwood scrap bundles you’ll find everything that you’ll need. And some of what you probably didn’t plan to buy.
Lastly, their Conover facility is open to the public and you can choose your own stock.
Price List: Yes
Online Shopping: Yes
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
- Live Edge Slabs
- Plywood
- Turning Blanks
- Pen Stock
Services & Supplies
- Choose Your Own
- Regional/National Shipping
4. Steve Wall Lumber Co
With over 30 years experience and a massive 32,000 square foot warehouse you’ll be sure to find whatever hardwood lumber in North Carolina you’re looking for.
From live edge slabs, a huge hardwood selection, turning blocks and much more they feature a great selection. And, a price list to check out before you visit.
Price List: Yes
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
- Live Edge Slabs
- Plywood
- Turning Blanks
- Pen Stock
- Moulding
Services & Supplies
- Processing (cutting, ripping, planing, etc.)
- Choose Your Own
- Local Delivery
5. McGee Lumber Company
For almost a century McGee Lumber Company has featured premium hardwood and supplies to local woodworkers. And as a mill they offer up services and wood you won’t find from larger retailers.
As a bonus, if you need local or national shipping they’ll deliver where you need.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Live Edge Slabs
Services & Supplies
- Processing (cutting, ripping, planing, etc.)
- Choose Your Own
- Local Delivery
- Regional/National Shipping
6. Anchor Hardwoods
Anchor Hardwoods is a specialist in domestic and exotic hardwoods. Need design assistance or unique supplies (stair treads, slabs or tables)? They will help out.
And with over 25 species of the most popular hardwoods they should have whatever hardwood you’re looking for on hand.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
- Live Edge Slabs
Services & Supplies
- Processing (cutting, ripping, planing, etc.)
- Choose Your Own
- Custom Woodworking
7. Raleigh Reclaimed Hardwood
While 20 years ago urban lumber suppliers were a rarity, today they are almost normal. And, Raleigh Reclaimed Hardwood is both an urban lumber supplier but also a source for reclaimed wood.
What’s the deal with urban lumber? Well, when those large boulevard trees are cut down they often end up at a wood chipper, landfill or firewood. So, mills like the ones at Raleigh Reclaimed Hardwood “rescue” these trees and convert them to hardwood and live edge slabs.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Live Edge Slabs
Services & Supplies
- Processing (cutting, ripping, planing, etc.)
- Choose Your Own
8. Queen City Lumber
Queen City Lumber is another old time hardwood supplier. With roots dating back to 1946 they have earned a reputation for supplying quality wood.
But, as a bonus, if you’re not sure you can build what you have sketched out they offer up custom services for trim, mantels and other unique restoration-era projects.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Plywood
Services & Supplies
- Processing (cutting, ripping, planing, etc.)
- Choose Your Own
- Custom Woodworking
9. Fitzgerald Wood
For larger orders, cabinet shops or contractors it’s worth a call to Fitzgerald Wood to check on their wholesale supply of domestic, exotic and plywood.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
- Plywood
Services & Supplies
- Local Delivery
- Regional/National Shipping
10. Capital City Lumber
For over 75 years Capital City Lumber has provided a complete line of construction and hardwoods to local woodworkers. And while they are a volume dealer, they also offer up a solid domestic, exotic and plywood selection to the general public.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
- Plywood
Services & Supplies
- Choose Your Own
- Local Delivery
Resources
From local sawmills to wholesale suppliers the selection of hardwood lumber in North Carolina is top notch. And while South Carolina is a little harder to find supplies, you’ll find a little bit of everything within easy driving range.
Live near a state border? Be sure to check our guides to border states later in this article.
Lastly, woodworking clubs are a great to find not only unique suppliers but also enhance your skills. Be sure to check the clubs noted below.
Featured North Carolina Wood
While the state tree of North Carolina is the pine tree, a hardwood in local supply worth looking at is the Black Cherry or Black Walnut that is readily available. And, both trees are part of the forestry seedling program in North Carolina.
Wood Buying References
Hardwood Lumber in North Carolina Border States
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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.
Anchor Hardwoods is in Wilmington NC, not Alabama, just a heads up.
Thanks Ari – we have updated the location.
Eric
Carolina Urban Lumber in Pineville is a wonderful place