About Peterman Lumber — Hardwood Lumber in Fontana
Peterman Lumber serves Fontana and the Inland Empire with premium hardwood lumber for furniture makers, cabinetmakers, contractors, and woodworking enthusiasts. Whether you’re crafting custom cabinets or fine furniture, we provide the quality hardwood boards and expertise to bring your projects to life.
Our inventory includes domestic hardwoods like oak, maple, cherry, and walnut, plus exotic species sourced from around the world. We stock lumber in various grades from FAS to #1 Common, available rough-sawn or surfaced to your specifications. Custom milling services ensure you get exactly the dimensions and profiles your project demands.
Unlike big box stores with limited selection and green lumber, we specialize in properly kiln-dried hardwoods with known moisture content. Our experienced staff understands wood grain, figure, and characteristics to help you select the perfect boards for your specific application.
Fontana’s growing construction and manufacturing sector creates strong demand for quality hardwood lumber. From custom home builders to commercial millwork shops, the Southern California market appreciates suppliers who understand the difference between commodity lumber and premium hardwood boards.
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What to Expect When You Visit
Visiting Peterman Lumber means stepping into a true lumber yard where you can hand-select your boards. Expect to see stacks of hardwood lumber organized by species and grade, with knowledgeable staff ready to help you calculate board footage and discuss your project requirements.
The selection process involves examining grain patterns, checking for defects, and ensuring proper moisture content for your intended use. Staff can provide guidance on wood movement, finishing characteristics, and which grades best suit your budget and project goals.
Products & Materials
Peterman Lumber stocks a comprehensive selection of domestic hardwoods including red oak, white oak, hard maple, soft maple, cherry, walnut, ash, and hickory. Exotic species inventory typically includes mahogany, teak, purpleheart, padauk, and other premium imported hardwoods popular with fine furniture makers.
Lumber is available in standard thicknesses from 4/4 through 16/4, stocked in various widths and lengths to minimize waste on your projects. We offer rough-sawn lumber for maximum flexibility, S2S (surfaced two sides) for consistent thickness, and S4S (surfaced four sides) for ready-to-use applications.
Specialty services include custom milling, ripping to width, and planing to specific dimensions. We also stock figured woods like tiger maple, bird’s eye maple, and quilted mahogany for customers seeking distinctive grain patterns for special projects.
Who Shops Here
Our customers include professional furniture makers, custom cabinet shops, architectural millwork companies, contractors specializing in high-end homes, and serious hobbyist woodworkers. Many are repeat customers who value our consistent quality, fair board foot pricing, and ability to source specific species for ongoing projects.
Serving the Fontana, California Area
Fontana’s position in the Inland Empire makes it a hub for woodworking professionals serving both residential and commercial markets throughout Southern California. The area’s mix of custom home construction, furniture manufacturing, and skilled craftspeople creates a strong market for quality hardwood lumber suppliers who understand the trade.
Tips for First-Time Buyers
- Bring your project plans to help staff calculate accurate board footage requirements and minimize waste
- Check moisture content with a meter if possible – properly kiln-dried lumber should be 6-8% for interior projects
- Inspect boards for defects, checking both faces and edges before making your selection
- Ask about bulk pricing if you’re purchasing large quantities for ongoing projects
- Consider slightly thicker stock if you plan to do additional surfacing or thickness planing
- Verify grain orientation matches your project needs, especially for tabletops and panel glue-ups
Woodworking Clubs & Resources near Fontana, California
Woodworkers in the Fontana area can join the San Bernardino Valley Woodworkers Guild, which meets regularly and offers workshops for all skill levels. The nearby Woodcraft store in Anaheim provides classes, tools, and supplies for local woodworkers, while Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut offers comprehensive woodworking courses through their Industrial Technology program. Additionally, the South Bay Turners chapter of the American Association of Woodturners serves the broader region with monthly meetings focused on wood turning techniques and demonstrations.
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