Schaller Hardwood Lumber Co. St. Louis Facility

About Schaller Hardwood Lumber Co. St. Louis Facility — Hardwood Lumber in St. Louis

Schaller Hardwood Lumber Co. St. Louis Facility specializes in premium hardwood lumber, serving furniture makers, cabinetmakers, contractors, and woodworking hobbyists throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. As an established lumber supplier, they provide quality hardwood boards sold by the board foot in various grades and finishes to meet professional and hobbyist woodworking needs.

Their extensive inventory includes domestic hardwood species like oak, maple, cherry, and walnut, alongside exotic species for specialty projects. Boards are available rough-sawn, S2S (surfaced two sides), or S4S (surfaced four sides) in multiple grades including FAS (Firsts and Seconds), Select, and #1 Common to suit different project requirements and budgets.

Unlike big box retailers with limited selection and questionable grading, Schaller Hardwood offers knowledgeable staff who understand wood characteristics, grain patterns, and moisture content. Local sourcing means fresher inventory, proper storage conditions, and the ability to hand-select boards for your specific project needs rather than settling for pre-packaged lumber.

St. Louis has a rich manufacturing heritage and growing maker community that demands quality materials. The region’s furniture industry, custom cabinetry shops, and artisan woodworkers rely on suppliers like Schaller who understand the difference between construction lumber and fine woodworking stock, providing the figured wood and premium grades necessary for heirloom-quality pieces.

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What to Expect When You Visit

Walking into Schaller Hardwood Lumber Co., you’ll find yourself in a working lumber yard where boards are properly stickered and stored in climate-controlled conditions. The knowledgeable staff can help you calculate board footage, explain grading standards, and guide you to the right species for your project whether you’re building kitchen cabinets or a dining room table.

Expect to spend time hand-selecting your lumber, as serious woodworkers know that choosing the right grain pattern and checking for defects is crucial. The staff understands this process and will help you access inventory, use their equipment for initial sizing if needed, and load your materials safely for transport to your workshop.

Products & Materials

Schaller Hardwood Lumber Co. stocks a comprehensive range of domestic hardwoods including red and white oak, hard and soft maple, cherry, walnut, ash, hickory, and poplar in various thicknesses from 4/4 through 8/4 and beyond. Each species is available in multiple grades, with FAS grade offering the clearest, widest boards for tabletops and panels, while #1 Common provides excellent value for projects where smaller clear sections are acceptable.

For specialty projects, they carry exotic species and figured woods including tiger maple, birdseye maple, quilted maple, and burled woods. All lumber is properly kiln-dried to furniture-grade moisture content, typically 6-8%, and stored in controlled conditions to prevent warping and checking that can ruin expensive hardwood stock.

Beyond standard lumber, they offer custom milling services for specialty profiles, can provide advice on wood movement and grain orientation, and maintain relationships with local sawyers for unusual species requests. Their board foot pricing is competitive and transparent, helping woodworkers budget accurately for projects large and small.

Who Shops Here

Professional furniture makers and custom cabinet shops form the core customer base, along with serious hobbyist woodworkers who demand quality materials for heirloom pieces. Contractors specializing in high-end millwork, stair builders, and restoration specialists also rely on Schaller for matching species and grades, while weekend warriors tackling kitchen renovations or building custom furniture appreciate the expert guidance and hand-selection opportunities unavailable at home centers.

Serving the St. Louis, Missouri Area

St. Louis has a thriving woodworking community supported by several woodworking clubs, maker spaces, and a strong tradition of furniture manufacturing dating back to the city’s industrial heyday. The area’s woodworkers range from professionals crafting custom pieces for the region’s historic homes to hobbyists in well-equipped garage shops, all requiring access to quality hardwood lumber that local suppliers like Schaller provide with expertise that chain stores simply cannot match.

Tips for First-Time Buyers

• Call ahead to check availability of specific species and thicknesses, especially for exotic woods or large quantities
• Bring a moisture meter to verify kiln-dried lumber is at proper moisture content for your climate
• Plan extra time for hand-selecting boards – examining grain patterns and defects is crucial for quality results
• Ask about surfacing options if you don’t have a planer, as S2S or S4S can save significant shop time
• Inquire about volume discounts for large projects, and consider buying extra footage for practice cuts and mistakes
• Bring proper tie-downs and protection for transporting lumber to prevent damage to your investment

Woodworking Clubs & Resources near St. Louis, Missouri

The St. Louis Area Woodworkers Guild is one of the region’s most established organizations, offering workshops, tool libraries, and monthly meetings for woodworkers of all skill levels. The Gateway Turners chapter of the American Association of Woodturners serves local wood turning enthusiasts with demonstrations and hands-on learning opportunities. Additionally, St. Louis Community College at Meramec offers woodworking classes through their continuing education program, while the Woodcraft store in Maryland Heights provides tools, materials, and educational workshops for the metropolitan area.

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