Auburn Hardwoods Co

About Auburn Hardwoods Co — Hardwood Lumber in Redding

Auburn Hardwoods Co is Redding’s premier hardwood lumber supplier, serving furniture makers, cabinetmakers, contractors, and woodworking enthusiasts throughout Northern California. From professional cabinet shops to weekend hobbyists, we provide the quality hardwood boards and expert guidance that craftspeople depend on for their finest projects.

Our extensive inventory includes both domestic hardwoods like red oak, maple, cherry, and walnut, plus exotic species such as mahogany, teak, and purpleheart. We stock lumber in various grades from FAS (Firsts and Seconds) to Select and #1 Common, available rough-sawn, S2S, or S4S. Board foot pricing ensures you pay only for the wood you need, whether you’re building a single piece or outfitting an entire workshop.

Unlike big box stores that carry limited species and questionable grades, Auburn Hardwoods Co specializes in properly kiln-dried lumber with verified moisture content and consistent quality. Our knowledgeable staff understands wood movement, grain patterns, and project requirements, helping you select the right species and grade for your specific application while avoiding costly mistakes.

The Redding area’s thriving woodworking community has come to rely on Auburn Hardwoods Co for projects ranging from custom furniture and kitchen cabinets to architectural millwork and artistic pieces. Our location serves the broader Northern California region, where both professional craftspeople and hobbyists appreciate having access to quality hardwood lumber without traveling to major metropolitan areas.

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What to Expect When You Visit

Walking into Auburn Hardwoods Co, you’ll find yourself in a genuine lumber yard atmosphere where the focus is on quality wood rather than flashy retail displays. The staff greets customers with genuine expertise, often asking about your project specifics to help guide your lumber selection. You’ll have the opportunity to hand-select boards from well-organized stacks, examining grain patterns, checking for defects, and ensuring each piece meets your project requirements.

The lumber selection process is collaborative and educational—staff members are happy to explain grading standards, discuss wood movement characteristics, and even suggest alternative species that might better suit your budget or application. Custom milling services are discussed on-site, with clear timelines and specifications. Payment is straightforward, calculated by board feet with transparent pricing that lets you understand exactly what you’re paying for.

Products & Materials

Auburn Hardwoods Co maintains an extensive inventory of domestic hardwood species including red oak, white oak, hard maple, soft maple, cherry, walnut, ash, hickory, and poplar. These reliable species form the backbone of most furniture and cabinetry projects, available in various grades to match both budget and appearance requirements. All lumber is properly kiln-dried to 6-8% moisture content and stored in climate-controlled conditions.

For specialty projects, we stock exotic hardwoods such as mahogany, teak, purpleheart, padauk, wenge, and bubinga. These distinctive species offer unique colors, grain patterns, and working properties that make them favorites for accent pieces, turning projects, and high-end furniture details. Figured woods like curly maple, quilted maple, and birdseye maple are regularly available for customers seeking dramatic visual appeal.

Our lumber is available in multiple formats: rough-sawn for maximum flexibility and cost savings, S2S (surfaced two sides) for consistent thickness, and S4S (surfaced four sides) for immediate use. Board dimensions typically range from 4/4 (1 inch) through 8/4 (2 inches) thickness, with wider boards available in select species. Custom milling services include ripping to width, planing to specific dimensions, and edge-gluing panels to customer specifications.

Who Shops Here

Auburn Hardwoods Co serves a diverse community of woodworkers, from professional cabinetmakers and furniture builders who need consistent quality and reliable supply, to contractors working on custom millwork and architectural details. Weekend hobbyists appreciate the educational approach and smaller quantity options, while serious woodworking enthusiasts value access to premium grades and exotic species rarely found elsewhere in the region. Local artisans, sculptors, and turning enthusiasts also rely on Auburn Hardwoods Co for specialty pieces and unique grain patterns that make their work distinctive.

Serving the Redding, California Area

Redding’s woodworking community benefits from the region’s rich forestry heritage and proximity to quality timber sources throughout Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. The area attracts both retired craftspeople seeking a slower pace and young makers drawn to the authentic craftsmanship culture. Local woodworking guilds, maker spaces, and custom shops have created a supportive network where Auburn Hardwoods Co serves as a central gathering point for advice, materials, and project inspiration.

Tips for First-Time Buyers

• Call ahead if you need specific species or large quantities—staff can prepare your order and provide current pricing
• Bring project plans or measurements to help staff recommend appropriate grades and quantities
• Plan extra time for board selection, especially for appearance-critical projects where grain matching matters
• Ask about moisture content if your project timeline is tight—some species may need additional drying time
• Inquire about cutoff bins for smaller projects—these pieces offer significant savings for boxes, small furniture, and test pieces
• Consider rough lumber if you have planing equipment—it provides more flexibility and better value than pre-surfaced boards

Woodworking Clubs & Resources near Redding, California

The North Valley Woodworkers in Redding provides a welcoming community for woodworkers of all skill levels, offering workshops, tool sharing, and regular meetings to share projects and techniques. Shasta College in nearby Redding offers woodworking and cabinetry courses through their vocational programs, providing formal instruction in both traditional and modern woodworking methods. For supplies and additional learning opportunities, woodworkers in the area often travel to Sacramento or the Bay Area to visit Woodcraft stores, though local lumber yards and hardware stores serve the immediate community’s basic needs.

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