Continental Hardwood Co

About Continental Hardwood Co — Hardwood Lumber in Portland

Continental Hardwood Co serves Portland’s woodworking community as a premier hardwood lumber supplier, providing quality domestic and exotic species to furniture makers, cabinetmakers, contractors, and woodworking enthusiasts throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Our extensive inventory includes hardwood boards sold by the board foot in rough, S2S, or S4S formats, featuring popular domestic species like oak, maple, cherry, and walnut, alongside exotic woods such as mahogany, teak, and bubinga in various grades from FAS to #1 Common.

Unlike big box retailers with limited selection and inconsistent quality, Continental Hardwood Co offers expert wood selection guidance, proper kiln-drying with controlled moisture content, and custom milling services that ensure your project starts with the right materials.

Portland’s thriving maker culture and sustainable forestry heritage make it an ideal market for quality hardwood lumber, where discerning craftspeople appreciate the difference between commodity lumber and premium hardwood boards with exceptional grain patterns and figure.

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What to Expect When You Visit

Visiting Continental Hardwood Co means walking through organized stacks of aromatic hardwood lumber, where you can hand-select boards and examine grain patterns, color variations, and figure quality before purchasing. The knowledgeable staff will help you calculate board feet, discuss moisture content, and recommend the best species and grade for your specific project needs.

Expect to spend time browsing through different thickness options and lengths, with the ability to have boards planed to your specifications using their milling equipment, ensuring you leave with lumber that’s ready for your workshop.

Products & Materials

Continental Hardwood Co stocks an impressive range 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 12/4, available in rough sawn, S2S (surfaced two sides), or S4S (surfaced four sides) formats.

Their exotic wood selection features mahogany, teak, bubinga, purpleheart, padauk, and wenge, along with figured woods like curly maple, quilted maple, and bird’s eye maple for specialty projects requiring exceptional visual appeal.

All lumber is properly graded according to NHLA standards (FAS, Select, #1 Common) and kiln-dried to appropriate moisture content levels, with custom milling services available for specific dimensional requirements, molding profiles, and millwork applications.

Who Shops Here

Continental Hardwood Co attracts serious woodworkers including professional furniture makers, custom cabinetmakers, architectural millworkers, luthers crafting musical instruments, and dedicated hobbyists working on fine woodworking projects who demand quality materials and expert guidance for their craft.

Serving the Portland, Oregon Area

Portland’s woodworking scene thrives with numerous custom furniture shops, cabinetmakers, and maker spaces throughout the metro area, supported by Oregon’s rich forestry heritage and the Pacific Northwest’s culture of craftsmanship and sustainability that values quality hardwood lumber sourced responsibly.

Tips for First-Time Buyers

• Bring your project plans and measurements to get accurate board foot calculations and species recommendations from the staff
• Allow extra time to hand-select boards, examining grain direction and checking for defects that might affect your project
• Ask about moisture content and acclimation time needed before machining, especially for large projects
• Inquire about their custom milling services if you need specific thicknesses or profiles not available in stock
• Consider bringing a moisture meter to verify lumber moisture content matches your project requirements

Woodworking Clubs & Resources near Portland, Oregon

Portland woodworkers have excellent community resources including the Guild of Oregon Woodworkers, which offers classes, workshops, and a well-equipped shop space for members to use. The Oregon Chapter of the American Association of Woodturners serves local turning enthusiasts with regular meetings, demonstrations, and hands-on learning opportunities. Additionally, Portland Community College offers comprehensive woodworking programs at multiple campuses, while ADX Portland provides a modern makerspace with woodworking tools and classes for both beginners and experienced craftspeople.

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