Phillips Plywood Co Inc

About Phillips Plywood Co Inc — Hardwood Lumber in Pacoima

Phillips Plywood Co Inc has been serving the woodworking community in Pacoima and throughout the San Fernando Valley with premium hardwood lumber. They specialize in providing furniture makers, cabinetmakers, custom millworkers, and serious woodworking enthusiasts with high-quality domestic and exotic hardwood boards sold by the board foot.

Their extensive inventory includes both domestic species like red oak, maple, cherry, and walnut, as well as exotic hardwoods such as mahogany, teak, and Brazilian rosewood. Available in rough-sawn, S2S (surfaced two sides), or S4S (surfaced four sides) formats, their lumber is carefully graded and kiln-dried to proper moisture content for professional woodworking projects.

Unlike big box stores that stock limited pre-cut lumber, Phillips Plywood Co Inc offers genuine hardwood boards in full lengths and widths, allowing craftsmen to select pieces with the exact grain patterns and dimensions needed for their projects. Their knowledgeable staff understands wood grading standards and can help customers choose the right species and grade for specific applications.

Located in Pacoima’s industrial corridor, Phillips Plywood Co Inc serves the greater Los Angeles woodworking market where custom furniture, cabinetry, and millwork industries thrive. The San Fernando Valley’s proximity to Hollywood has created strong demand for specialty woodwork in set design and high-end residential projects, making quality hardwood suppliers essential to the local economy.

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What to Expect When You Visit

When visiting Phillips Plywood Co Inc, expect to find a working lumber yard with organized stacks of hardwood boards sorted by species and grade. The facility typically features both indoor and covered outdoor storage areas where lumber is properly stickered and stored to maintain quality, with staff available to help you select boards and discuss your project requirements.

Professional hardwood suppliers like Phillips Plywood Co Inc allow customers to hand-select individual boards, examining grain patterns, color variation, and checking for defects. Staff can provide custom milling services and will help calculate board footage for your project, ensuring you purchase the right quantity and grade for your specific woodworking needs.

Products & Materials

Phillips Plywood Co Inc stocks a comprehensive selection of domestic hardwoods including red oak, white oak, hard maple, soft maple, cherry, walnut, ash, hickory, and poplar. These species are available in various grades from FAS (Firsts and Seconds) for the highest quality face grain down to #1 Common for paint-grade or secondary applications.

Their exotic hardwood inventory features premium species such as genuine mahogany, teak, Brazilian cherry, purple heart, padauk, and other imported woods prized for their unique colors and grain characteristics. Many exotic species are available in both standard and figured cuts, including quilted, curly, and bird’s-eye patterns that command premium prices for specialty projects.

All lumber is sold by the board foot with options for rough-sawn material for those doing their own milling, or pre-surfaced S2S and S4S boards ready for immediate use. Custom milling services can provide specific thicknesses, widths, and edge treatments to meet exact project specifications.

Who Shops Here

Phillips Plywood Co Inc serves professional furniture makers creating custom pieces, cabinet shops producing kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, millwork companies crafting architectural elements, and serious hobbyist woodworkers pursuing fine woodworking projects. Their customer base includes contractors needing specialty wood for restoration work, artists creating wooden sculptures, and DIY enthusiasts building heirloom furniture pieces that require genuine hardwood lumber rather than construction-grade materials.

Serving the Pacoima, California Area

Pacoima’s location in the San Fernando Valley places it at the heart of Los Angeles’ woodworking and manufacturing sector, with numerous cabinet shops, furniture makers, and custom millwork operations serving the region’s construction and entertainment industries. The area’s industrial infrastructure and proximity to major transportation corridors make it an ideal location for lumber suppliers serving both professional craftsmen and the growing community of woodworking enthusiasts throughout greater Los Angeles.

Tips for First-Time Buyers

• Call ahead to confirm availability of specific species or grades, especially for exotic hardwoods or large quantities
• Bring project plans or dimensions to help staff calculate accurate board footage requirements
• Plan to hand-select boards when possible – grain patterns and color can vary significantly even within the same species
• Ask about moisture content and acclimation time needed for your local environment before beginning your project
• Inquire about custom milling services if you need specific dimensions or profiles not available in standard surfaced lumber
• Consider purchasing extra material for test cuts and potential mistakes, especially when working with expensive exotic species

Woodworking Clubs & Resources near Pacoima, California

Pacoima woodworkers can join the San Fernando Valley Woodworkers Association, which meets regularly in nearby Van Nuys and offers workshops, tool libraries, and community projects for makers of all skill levels. The Los Angeles College of Construction Trades in nearby San Fernando offers woodworking and cabinetmaking programs, while Pierce College in Woodland Hills provides continuing education classes in furniture making and woodworking fundamentals. For turning enthusiasts, the local American Association of Woodturners chapter serves the greater San Fernando Valley area with monthly meetings and hands-on demonstrations.

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