Amazon Exotic Hardwoods Inc

About Amazon Exotic Hardwoods Inc — Hardwood Lumber in Casselberry

Amazon Exotic Hardwoods Inc serves Central Florida’s woodworking community from their Commercial Street location in Casselberry. Specializing in premium hardwood lumber, they supply furniture makers, cabinetmakers, contractors, and woodworking enthusiasts with carefully selected domestic and exotic species sold by the board foot.

Their inventory spans from classic domestic hardwoods like oak, maple, and cherry to exotic species including Brazilian rosewood, African mahogany, and rare figured woods. All lumber is available in multiple formats – rough sawn, S2S (surfaced two sides), or S4S (surfaced four sides) – with proper moisture content and professional grading standards including FAS, Select, and #1 Common grades.

Unlike big box retailers that stock limited kiln-dried lumber, Amazon Exotic Hardwoods provides personalized service from knowledgeable staff who understand wood characteristics, grain patterns, and project requirements. They offer custom milling services and can help match wood species to specific applications, ensuring woodworkers get exactly what their projects demand.

Central Florida’s year-round building season and thriving furniture making community create strong demand for quality hardwood lumber. Casselberry’s location provides easy access to Orlando’s growing maker community while serving established woodworkers throughout Seminole County who rely on consistent access to premium materials.

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What to Expect When You Visit

Visiting Amazon Exotic Hardwoods feels like stepping into a woodworker’s treasure trove, with stacks of carefully organized lumber displaying the natural beauty of wood grain and color variations. The aroma of freshly cut hardwood fills the air as staff members help customers select boards, discussing grain patterns, wood movement characteristics, and project suitability for different species.

Expect to spend time examining individual boards, as each piece of hardwood lumber has unique characteristics that can make or break a project. Staff will help calculate board footage, explain grading standards, and may offer insights about working properties of different species based on their experience with local woodworkers and contractors.

Products & Materials

Amazon Exotic Hardwoods maintains extensive inventory of both domestic and exotic hardwood species, with boards sold by the board foot in various thicknesses from 4/4 to 8/4 and beyond. Domestic species include red oak, white oak, hard maple, soft maple, cherry, walnut, ash, hickory, and poplar, all properly kiln-dried and graded according to NHLA standards.

Their exotic wood selection features Brazilian rosewood, African mahogany, teak, purple heart, zebrawood, padauk, and bubinga, along with figured woods like curly maple, bird’s eye maple, and quilted mahogany. All lumber is available rough sawn for maximum thickness retention, or surfaced S2S or S4S for immediate use, with custom milling services available for specific project requirements.

Beyond standard lumber, they stock specialty items including turning blanks, live edge slabs, and dimensional lumber for specific applications. Their grading expertise ensures customers understand the difference between FAS (Firsts and Seconds), Select, and #1 Common grades, helping match lumber quality to project budgets and requirements.

Who Shops Here

Amazon Exotic Hardwoods serves a diverse clientele including professional furniture makers crafting custom pieces, cabinetmakers building kitchen and bathroom installations, general contractors needing quality trim and millwork materials, and serious woodworking hobbyists pursuing everything from jewelry boxes to dining room tables. Their customer base also includes guitar builders, turners, carvers, and restoration specialists who require specific species with particular grain characteristics for their specialized craft projects.

Serving the Casselberry, Florida Area

Casselberry’s location in Central Florida places it at the heart of a thriving woodworking community, with numerous furniture makers, cabinet shops, and millwork companies throughout the Greater Orlando area. The region’s year-round building season creates consistent demand for quality hardwood lumber, while the area’s growing maker movement and DIY culture has fostered a community of skilled hobbyist woodworkers who appreciate access to premium materials and knowledgeable suppliers.

Tips for First-Time Buyers

• Bring project plans and measurements to help staff recommend appropriate species, grades, and quantities for your specific application
• Allow extra time to examine individual boards, as hardwood lumber varies significantly in grain pattern, color, and character even within the same species
• Ask about moisture content and acclimation time needed before machining, especially for critical projects requiring dimensional stability
• Inquire about custom milling services if you need specific dimensions or profiles that aren’t available in standard lumber formats
• Consider purchasing slightly more board footage than calculated, as hardwood grading allows for some unusable sections that need to be cut around
• Bring a moisture meter if you have one, and don’t hesitate to ask questions about wood movement and grain orientation for your specific project

Woodworking Clubs & Resources near Casselberry, Florida

Woodworkers in the Casselberry area can connect with the Central Florida Woodworkers Guild, which serves the greater Orlando region with regular meetings, workshops, and networking opportunities. The Orlando Woodcraft store on Colonial Drive provides both supplies and educational classes for woodworkers of all skill levels. Additionally, Seminole State College in nearby Sanford offers woodworking courses through their continuing education program, making it accessible for hobbyists and those looking to develop professional skills.

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