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Finding the best hardwood at the right price is a constant search for most woodworkers. While some hardwood suppliers will offer full services like surfacing and straight-line ripping; others supply just rough lumber. While hardwood lumber in Texas is generally easy to find, this guide will help you find a few suppliers you might not have known about.
And, 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. Clark's Hardwood Lumber Co.
Clark’s Hardwood advertises of 100 species of wood in their Houston warehouse and has top reviews from both DIY’ers and woodworkers.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
- Live Edge Slabs
- Plywood
- Turning Blanks
- Pen Stock
- Paneling
Services & Supplies
- Processing (cutting, ripping, planing, etc.)
- Choose Your Own
- Finishing Supplies
- Hardware
- Custom Woodworking
- Local Delivery
- Regional/National Shipping
2. Houston Hardwood
If any retailer could win for the most impressive display of hardwoods it would be Houston Hardwood. Featuring a two story display of hardwoods and moulding this supplier offers up just about any hardwood you need. And, their moulding business and local delivery make them a great find for larger projects and home renovations.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
- Moulding
Services & Supplies
- Choose Your Own
- Finishing Supplies
- Local Delivery
3. M&G Sawmill
While some woodworkers are looking for straight piles of perfect hardwoods, others look for one-of-a-kind pieces you’ll only get from, well, a sawmill. Because they are a sawmill you’ll find a selection of local woods at sawmill pricing. But you’ll also find pieces you won’t find in a high volume lumber yard, and that makes the eastern MG Sawmill a place to consider in your wood search.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Live Edge Slabs
- Flooring
- Siding
- Mantels
- Custom Logs
Services & Supplies
- Choose Your Own
4. Central Hardwoods
Central Hardwoods is a DIY-friendly supplier of the most common hardwoods and softwoods you’ll need for your woodworking projects. While not all suppliers offer moulding, if your project involves any style of moulding chances are they will have it on hand. Lastly, they will deliver in the local area.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
- Plywood
Services & Supplies
- Processing (cutting, ripping, planing, etc.)
- Choose Your Own
- Finishing Supplies
- Hardware
- Local Delivery
5. Fine Lumber & Plywood Inc.
As one of the older suppliers of hardwood lumber in Texas the Fine Lumber & Plywood Inc. is a trusted and well reviewed supplier. And, they offer up services like wide belt sanding and slab flattening that are hard to get with other suppliers.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
- Mouldings
- Plywood
Services & Supplies
- Processing (cutting, ripping, planing, etc.)
- Choose Your Own
- Finishing Supplies
- Hardware
6. Alamo Hardwoods
Alamo Hardwoods features a non-sense listing of domestic and exotic hardwoods and a good selection of softwoods. Not sure you can tackle your project or need help with the design? They also offer up a complete selection of design and build services if you project is a little too ambitious.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
Services & Supplies
- Choose Your Own
- Custom Woodworking
- Local Delivery
7. Hardwood Lumber Co
For walk-in woodworkers the Hardwood Lumber Company in Dallas Texas is a place that will make you feel at home. Few websites welcome you to come sort out your own lumber, offer sanding and surfacing services. And, they will even glue up your project.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
- Live Edge Slabs
- Plywood
Services & Supplies
- Processing (cutting, ripping, planing, etc.)
- Choose Your Own
- Custom Woodworking
8. McKinney Hardwood Lumber
McKinney Hardwood Lumber is a smaller supplier of a good selection of both domestic and exotic hardwoods. And, while their website advertises a laid-back business (call for an appointment) they feature competitive pricing and will ship your lumber nation-wide.
Price List: Yes – Domestic, Exotic
Online Shopping: Call for online orders – National shipping available
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
Services & Supplies
- Choose Your Own
- Local Delivery
- Regional/National Shipping
9. Deano Hardwoods
Over on the east side of Texas you’ll find Deano Hardwoods – who features a complete selection of hardwoods, exotic and plywoods for your woodworking projects. And, in an area of the state where everything is a few hours drive, offer up an alternative to visiting a larger metro.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
- Plywood
- Turning Blanks
Services & Supplies
- Choose Your Own
- Hardware
10. Harvest Lumber Co
In almost all states you’ll find at least one mill that specializes in converting fallen or cut trees to logs and live edge slabs. And, with Texas having fewer live edge supplies than most states Harvest Lumber Co deserves to be on this list as a supplier of local live edge slabs. Last, you’ll also find a supply of reclaimed wood at Harvest Lumber Co.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: Yes
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Live Edge Slabs
- Reclaimed Lumber
Services & Supplies
- Processing (cutting, ripping, planing, etc.)
- Choose Your Own
- Finishing Supplies
- Hardware
- Custom Woodworking
- Local Delivery
- Regional/National Shipping
11. Custom Cut Millwork
Custom Cut Lumber is a sawmill that specializes in providing high quality lumber direct to consumers. And, as a rare find, they will cut customer logs.
Price List: Yes (calculator)
Online Shopping: Yes
Wood Selection
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Live Edge Slabs
- Trailer Decking
Services & Supplies
- Processing (cutting, ripping, sawmill, etc.)
- Choose Your Own
- Hardware
- Custom Sawmill
Resources
Finding hardwood in Texas is surprisingly easy for a state that’s not heavily forested. From the standard domestic and exotics to softwoods and a good supply of live edge wood there is a great supply in most metro areas. And, like most states, a number of rural hardwood suppliers.
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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.
Hello this is Daniel Scofield. I am the advertising and marketing manager for Custom Cut Lumber. We have a sawmill and also a planner shop Custom Cut MillWork. I would be interested in being added here as a source for hardwood lumber. We serve hundreds of customers a year and supply oak trailer decking and hardwood slabs, flooring, cabinet wood and more.
We have facilities in Alto, Texas and Wells, Texas
Daniel – we appreciate you reaching out and have added you to the directory.
Eric