About The Whittle Shop — Hardwood Lumber in Redmond
The Whittle Shop specializes in premium hardwood lumber for Central Oregon’s woodworking community. We serve furniture makers, cabinetmakers, fine woodworking enthusiasts, and contractors who demand quality materials for their projects.
Our inventory includes domestic and exotic hardwood species available in rough, S2S, or S4S formats, sold by the board foot. We maintain proper moisture content and offer various grades including FAS, Select, and #1 Common to meet different project requirements.
Unlike big box stores with limited selection and inconsistent quality, The Whittle Shop provides expert knowledge and hand-selected boards. Our staff understands wood grain patterns, figured wood characteristics, and can provide custom milling services for specialized projects.
Redmond’s growing maker community and proximity to recreational vehicle manufacturing creates strong demand for quality hardwood lumber. Local woodworkers appreciate having a dedicated supplier who understands their needs and maintains inventory suited for fine woodworking projects.
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What to Expect When You Visit
Visiting The Whittle Shop means walking through carefully organized stacks of hardwood boards where you can personally select each piece for your project. The rich aroma of various wood species fills the air as you examine grain patterns, checking for the perfect match for your furniture or cabinetry work.
Knowledgeable staff will help you calculate board footage, discuss moisture content considerations, and suggest alternatives if your preferred species isn’t available. You’ll likely spend time running your hands along boards, checking for defects, and visualizing how each piece will work in your finished project.
Products & Materials
The Whittle Shop stocks an extensive range of domestic hardwoods including oak, maple, cherry, walnut, and ash, alongside exotic species for specialty projects. All lumber is available in multiple formats from rough-sawn boards to surfaced two sides (S2S) and surfaced four sides (S4S) for immediate use.
Our grading system follows industry standards with FAS (Firsts and Seconds) for premium projects, Select grade for visible surfaces, and #1 Common for painted work or less visible applications. We maintain proper kiln-dried moisture content and can accommodate special orders for unique species or specific dimensions.
Custom milling services include planing, ripping, and edge-gluing to help woodworkers achieve exact specifications. We also stock figured woods like curly maple and bird’s eye patterns for customers creating showpiece furniture or specialty items.
Who Shops Here
The Whittle Shop attracts serious furniture makers creating heirloom pieces, professional cabinetmakers building custom kitchens, hobbyist woodworkers crafting weekend projects, and contractors needing quality trim materials. Our customers value the ability to hand-select boards and appreciate having access to species and grades not available at general building supply stores.
Serving the Redmond, Oregon Area
Redmond’s woodworking scene benefits from Central Oregon’s outdoor lifestyle culture and growing artisan community. Local makers often create custom furniture for mountain homes, recreational vehicles, and unique pieces that reflect the region’s natural beauty, creating consistent demand for premium hardwood lumber and specialty species.
Tips for First-Time Buyers
- Call ahead to confirm availability of specific species or grades you need
- Bring project plans to help staff calculate accurate board footage requirements
- Allow extra time to personally inspect and select each board for your project
- Ask about moisture content and acclimation time needed before milling
- Inquire about custom milling services if you need specific dimensions
- Check for figured wood options if creating showcase pieces
Woodworking Clubs & Resources near Redmond, Oregon
The Central Oregon Woodturners, a chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, serves the Redmond area and meets regularly in Bend to share techniques and showcase member projects. Central Oregon Community College in Bend offers woodworking and cabinetmaking classes that attract students from throughout the region, including Redmond. For supplies and workshops, woodworkers in Redmond often visit Rockler Woodworking in Portland or order online, as there are limited specialty woodworking retailers in the immediate Central Oregon area.
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