Singh Hardwood Co, Inc

About Singh Hardwood Co, Inc — Hardwood Lumber in Queens

Singh Hardwood Co, Inc has been serving Queens’ woodworking community with premium hardwood lumber for furniture makers, cabinetmakers, contractors, and fine woodworking enthusiasts. Located on Rockaway Beach Boulevard, this specialty lumber store focuses exclusively on quality hardwood boards rather than construction lumber, ensuring serious woodworkers get the materials they need for their projects.

The company stocks an extensive selection of domestic species like oak, maple, cherry, and walnut, alongside exotic woods including mahogany, teak, and rosewood. All lumber is available in various formats including rough-sawn, S2S (surfaced two sides), and S4S (surfaced four sides) with proper moisture content for stability and sold by the board foot with transparent grading standards.

Unlike big box stores that focus on construction lumber, Singh Hardwood Co specializes in woodworking-grade materials with knowledgeable staff who understand grain patterns, figure, and the specific needs of fine woodworking projects. They offer custom milling services and can help match wood species and grades to specific project requirements.

Queens’ diverse population includes many skilled craftspeople and woodworkers who demand quality materials for their projects. The borough’s proximity to Manhattan makes it an ideal location for serving both professional woodworkers and hobbyists throughout the New York metropolitan area who need reliable access to premium hardwood lumber.

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What to Expect When You Visit

Visiting Singh Hardwood Co means stepping into a working lumber yard where you can personally select boards for your project. You’ll find stacks of carefully organized hardwood boards sorted by species and grade, with the distinct aroma of various wood species filling the air and the sound of milling equipment preparing custom orders.

The staff understands woodworking terminology and can help you calculate board footage, explain grading differences between FAS and Select grades, and recommend species based on your project needs. Expect to spend time examining grain patterns and selecting specific boards, as serious woodworkers know that choosing the right piece is crucial to project success.

Products & Materials

Singh Hardwood Co stocks premium hardwood boards in domestic species including red oak, white oak, hard maple, soft maple, cherry, walnut, ash, hickory, and poplar. Their exotic wood selection features mahogany, teak, rosewood, purpleheart, padauk, and other imported species prized for their unique colors and grain patterns.

All lumber is available in standard thicknesses from 4/4 to 8/4 (1 inch to 2 inches) and various widths and lengths. Board grades include FAS (Firsts and Seconds) for the highest quality, Select grade for cabinet work, and #1 Common for projects where some character marks are acceptable. Custom milling services include planing to specific thicknesses, ripping to width, and edge gluing for wider panels.

Specialty products include figured woods like tiger maple, bird’s eye maple, and quilted cherry for premium furniture projects. The company maintains proper moisture content levels and can provide kiln-dried lumber ready for immediate use or air-dried boards for customers who prefer to do their own seasoning.

Who Shops Here

Singh Hardwood Co serves professional furniture makers crafting custom pieces, cabinetmakers building kitchen and bathroom installations, contractors specializing in millwork and trim, and serious hobbyist woodworkers pursuing fine woodworking projects. Customers typically understand wood grading systems, work with traditional woodworking tools, and need quality materials that big box stores simply don’t carry in their focus on construction lumber.

Serving the Queens, New York Area

Queens supports a thriving woodworking community with numerous custom furniture makers, cabinet shops, and skilled craftspeople serving the borough’s diverse neighborhoods. The area’s mix of residential renovation projects and small manufacturing businesses creates steady demand for quality hardwood lumber, while proximity to Manhattan provides access to high-end customers willing to pay for custom woodwork made from premium materials.

Tips for First-Time Buyers

• Call ahead to confirm availability of specific species or grades, especially for exotic woods
• Bring project dimensions to help calculate exact board footage needed plus 10-15% waste allowance
• Inspect boards personally for grain direction, defects, and color matching if appearance is critical
• Ask about moisture content and acclimation time needed before machining
• Understand grading standards – FAS grade costs more but yields more clear wood per board
• Consider custom milling services to save time and ensure consistent dimensions

Woodworking Clubs & Resources near Queens, New York

The Long Island Woodworkers Club serves the Queens area and broader Long Island region with regular meetings, workshops, and a well-equipped shop facility for members to develop their skills. LaGuardia Community College in Queens offers woodworking and furniture design courses through their continuing education programs, providing both beginner and intermediate instruction. For supplies and classes, woodworkers can visit the Woodcraft store in Farmingdale or explore makerspaces like NYC Resistor in Brooklyn, which offers woodworking equipment and community workspace access.

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