B E Kluttz Lumber Co

About B E Kluttz Lumber Co — Hardwood Lumber in Concord

B E Kluttz Lumber Co is Concord’s premier hardwood lumber supplier, serving furniture makers, cabinetmakers, woodworkers, and contractors throughout North Carolina. With decades of experience in the lumber industry, they specialize in providing high-quality hardwood boards in both domestic and exotic species to meet the exacting standards of professional craftsmen and hobbyists alike.

Their extensive inventory includes hardwood lumber sold by the board foot in rough, S2S, and S4S configurations, featuring popular domestic species like oak, maple, cherry, and walnut, alongside exotic imports. They offer various grades including FAS (Firsts and Seconds), Select, and #1 Common, ensuring customers can find the right material for any project budget and quality requirement.

Unlike big box retailers that offer limited selection and generic lumber, B E Kluttz Lumber Co provides personalized service with knowledgeable staff who understand wood characteristics, grain patterns, and moisture content. Their custom milling capabilities and ability to source specific species sets them apart from chain stores that simply can’t match their expertise or inventory depth.

Concord’s growing woodworking community and proximity to Charlotte’s thriving construction market makes this location ideal for sourcing premium lumber. The area’s blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern development creates steady demand for quality hardwoods, making B E Kluttz Lumber Co an essential resource for the region’s woodworking professionals.

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What to Expect When You Visit

Walking into B E Kluttz Lumber Co, you’ll find stacks of carefully organized hardwood lumber sorted by species and grade. The knowledgeable staff will help you select boards, discussing grain patterns, figure, and the best cuts for your specific project needs. You can hand-select individual boards to ensure you get exactly the right piece for your work.

The facility combines traditional lumber yard efficiency with modern service, offering board foot calculations, moisture content information, and advice on wood movement and stability. Whether you’re picking up a single board for a small project or purchasing lumber for an entire kitchen renovation, expect professional guidance and quality materials that meet industry standards.

Products & Materials

B E Kluttz Lumber Co stocks an impressive selection of domestic hardwoods including red oak, white oak, hard maple, soft maple, cherry, walnut, ash, hickory, and poplar in various thicknesses from 4/4 to 8/4 and beyond. They also carry exotic species like mahogany, teak, padauk, and purpleheart for specialty projects requiring unique characteristics or appearance.

All lumber is available in different grades – FAS for the highest quality with minimal defects, Select grade for excellent appearance, and #1 Common for more economical projects where some character marks are acceptable. Boards can be purchased rough-sawn for maximum thickness, S2S (surfaced two sides) for consistent thickness, or S4S (surfaced four sides) for ready-to-use applications.

Beyond standard lumber, they offer custom milling services to create specific dimensions, profiles, or edge treatments. Their capabilities include planing to custom thickness, ripping to width, and creating specialized cuts that help customers achieve their project goals without investing in expensive equipment.

Who Shops Here

B E Kluttz Lumber Co serves a diverse clientele including professional furniture makers crafting heirloom pieces, cabinetmakers building custom kitchens and built-ins, contractors needing quality trim and millwork, and serious woodworking hobbyists pursuing fine woodworking projects. Their customers value quality over price and understand that superior materials are essential for creating lasting, beautiful work that showcases the natural beauty of wood.

Serving the Concord, North Carolina Area

Concord’s woodworking scene benefits from North Carolina’s rich furniture-making heritage and the area’s growing population of skilled craftspeople. The region’s blend of traditional Appalachian woodworking knowledge and modern techniques creates demand for both classic domestic species and exotic lumber for contemporary designs, making B E Kluttz Lumber Co a vital resource for maintaining the area’s reputation for quality craftsmanship.

Tips for First-Time Buyers

• Bring your project plans and measurements – staff can help calculate board feet needed and suggest the most economical way to cut your lumber
• Check moisture content requirements for your project – ask about kiln-dried vs air-dried options
• Hand-select boards when possible to ensure grain patterns and color match your vision
• Ask about figured wood options like curly maple or bird’s eye if your project calls for special visual interest
• Consider purchasing slightly oversized lumber to allow for final dimensioning and defect removal
• Inquire about volume discounts if you’re purchasing lumber for large projects

Woodworking Clubs & Resources near Concord, North Carolina

The Carolina Mountain Woodturners, a chapter of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW), serves the greater Charlotte-Concord region and meets monthly to share turning techniques and projects. Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte offers woodworking classes and cabinet making programs that attract students from Concord and surrounding areas. The Woodcraft store in Charlotte provides supplies, tools, and regular workshops for woodworkers throughout the region, including those in Concord.

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