Austin Hardwoods of Denver

About Austin Hardwoods of Denver — Hardwood Lumber in Denver

Austin Hardwoods of Denver is a premier hardwood lumber supplier serving furniture makers, cabinetmakers, woodworkers, hobbyists, and contractors throughout the Denver metropolitan area. With decades of experience in the industry, they specialize in providing high-quality hardwood boards in both domestic and exotic species, along with professional custom milling services to meet the exacting standards of fine woodworking enthusiasts.

Their extensive inventory includes hardwood boards sold by the board foot in rough, S2S (surfaced two sides), and S4S (surfaced four sides) formats. Customers can choose from popular domestic species like oak, maple, cherry, and walnut, as well as exotic varieties including mahogany, teak, and purple heart. All lumber is carefully graded using industry standards (FAS, Select, #1 Common) and properly kiln-dried to optimal moisture content levels.

Unlike big box retailers that offer limited selection and questionable quality, Austin Hardwoods provides personalized service from knowledgeable staff who understand wood grain patterns, figured wood characteristics, and the specific requirements of different woodworking projects. Their expertise in board foot pricing and wood grading ensures customers get exactly what they need for their projects, whether it’s a simple hobby piece or a complex commercial installation.

Denver’s thriving construction industry and growing maker community have created strong demand for quality hardwood lumber suppliers. Colorado’s dry climate requires careful attention to wood moisture content and proper storage, making local expertise invaluable for woodworkers who want their projects to stand the test of time in the region’s unique environmental conditions.

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What to Expect When You Visit

Walking into Austin Hardwoods of Denver, you’ll find yourself in a working lumber yard where the focus is on quality wood rather than flashy displays. The knowledgeable staff will help you navigate through carefully organized stacks of hardwood boards, explaining the differences between grades and helping you select pieces with the grain patterns and characteristics that match your project requirements.

Expect to spend time examining individual boards, as serious woodworkers know that each piece of wood is unique. The staff can discuss moisture content, explain grading standards, and provide guidance on board foot calculations to ensure you purchase the right amount of material while staying within budget.

Products & Materials

Austin Hardwoods of Denver maintains an extensive inventory of domestic hardwoods including red oak, white oak, hard maple, soft maple, cherry, walnut, ash, hickory, and poplar. These staple species are available in various thicknesses from 4/4 to 12/4, offered in rough sawn, S2S, or S4S formats to meet different project requirements and budget considerations.

Their exotic wood selection features mahogany, teak, purple heart, padauk, wenge, zebrawood, and other specialty species prized for their unique colors and grain patterns. All lumber is graded according to National Hardwood Lumber Association standards, with FAS (Firsts and Seconds) representing the highest grade, followed by Select and #1 Common grades for different applications and budgets.

Custom milling services include planing to specific thicknesses, ripping to width, and edge gluing for wide panels. They can also provide guidance on figured wood options like curly maple, bird’s eye maple, and quilted cherry for customers seeking distinctive grain patterns for special projects.

Who Shops Here

Austin Hardwoods attracts serious furniture makers crafting custom pieces, professional cabinetmakers working on kitchen and built-in projects, hobbyist woodworkers pursuing weekend projects, and contractors needing quality millwork for high-end residential and commercial installations. The customer base includes everyone from retired craftsmen building heirloom pieces in their garage workshops to professional woodworking shops producing custom furniture and architectural elements for Denver’s discerning clientele.

Serving the Denver, Colorado Area

Denver’s woodworking community benefits from the city’s strong arts and crafts culture, with numerous woodworking clubs, maker spaces, and custom furniture shops throughout the metropolitan area. The region’s dry climate and altitude present unique challenges for wood stability, making local expertise in moisture content and wood movement particularly valuable for woodworkers creating lasting pieces that can handle Colorado’s dramatic seasonal humidity changes.

Tips for First-Time Buyers

• Bring your project plans and measurements to help staff calculate accurate board foot requirements
• Ask about moisture content levels and allow time for additional drying if working in Colorado’s dry climate
• Inspect boards personally for grain direction, defects, and color matching before purchase
• Inquire about their custom milling services to save time on thickness planing and edge jointing
• Consider purchasing slightly more material than calculated to account for waste and matching
• Ask staff to explain the grading system if you’re new to hardwood lumber purchasing

Woodworking Clubs & Resources near Denver, Colorado

The Denver area offers excellent woodworking resources through organizations like the Rocky Mountain Woodturners chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, which meets regularly in the metro area. Community colleges such as Red Rocks Community College provide hands-on woodworking classes and shop access, while makerspaces like Tinkermill in Longmont offer shared woodworking equipment and community workshops. Local Woodcraft stores in Denver provide not only supplies but also host demonstrations and classes for woodworkers of all skill levels.

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