Barkbywoods

About Barkbywoods — Hardwood Lumber in Dover

Barkbywoods is Dover’s premier hardwood lumber supplier, serving furniture makers, cabinetmakers, professional woodworkers, and passionate hobbyists throughout Pennsylvania. Located on Lewisberry Road, this specialized woodworking supply store provides high-quality hardwood boards sold by the board foot, along with custom milling services to meet precise project specifications.

Their inventory includes both domestic species like oak, maple, cherry, and walnut, as well as exotic hardwoods sourced from around the world. Boards are available in rough, S2S (surfaced two sides), or S4S (surfaced four sides) formats, with various grades including FAS (Firsts and Seconds), Select, and #1 Common to match different project requirements and budgets.

Unlike big box retailers that offer limited lumber selection and minimal expertise, Barkbywoods provides specialized knowledge about wood grading, moisture content, and grain patterns. Their staff understands the nuances of figured wood and can help customers select the perfect boards for their specific projects, whether it’s a custom cabinet job or a fine furniture piece.

Dover’s strategic location in south-central Pennsylvania makes it an ideal hub for woodworkers throughout the region. The area’s rich history in craftsmanship and growing maker community creates strong demand for quality hardwood lumber, making Barkbywoods an essential resource for both professional and hobbyist woodworkers in York County and beyond.

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What to Expect When You Visit

When visiting Barkbywoods, expect to find carefully organized lumber racks displaying boards sorted by species and grade. The staff will help you hand-select individual boards, examining grain patterns, checking for defects, and ensuring you get the right moisture content for your project timeline.

The facility includes milling equipment for custom services, so you can have your lumber prepared to specific dimensions before taking it home. Plan to spend time examining your options – serious woodworkers often enjoy the process of selecting boards with the perfect grain figure for their projects.

Products & Materials

Barkbywoods specializes in hardwood lumber sold by the board foot, offering both air-dried and kiln-dried options across multiple grades. Their domestic species selection typically includes red oak, white oak, hard maple, soft maple, cherry, walnut, ash, hickory, and poplar, available in various thicknesses from 4/4 to 8/4 and beyond.

The exotic hardwood selection features species like mahogany, teak, purpleheart, padauk, and zebrawood for specialty projects requiring unique appearance or working properties. All lumber is graded according to National Hardwood Lumber Association standards, with FAS grade offering the highest quality for fine furniture work, while Select and Common grades provide economical options for different applications.

Beyond raw lumber, they provide custom milling services including ripping to width, crosscutting to length, planing to specific thickness, and edge gluing for wider panels. Their equipment can handle both standard and custom profiles, making it easy for customers to get project-ready lumber without needing extensive shop machinery.

Who Shops Here

Barkbywoods serves a diverse customer base including professional furniture makers who need consistent quality and specific grades for their commissioned pieces, cabinetmakers working on kitchen and built-in projects, contractors specializing in custom millwork and trim, and serious hobbyist woodworkers pursuing fine woodworking as a passion. Many customers are repeat clients who value the expertise and personal service that comes with shopping at a specialized lumber supplier rather than a general home improvement store.

Serving the Dover, Pennsylvania Area

Dover, Pennsylvania sits in the heart of York County’s thriving maker community, where traditional Pennsylvania German craftsmanship meets modern woodworking innovation. The area’s rich history in furniture making and cabinetry, combined with a growing population of artisans and hobbyist woodworkers, creates strong demand for quality hardwood lumber and specialized woodworking supplies throughout south-central Pennsylvania.

Tips for First-Time Buyers

• Call ahead to check availability of specific species or grades, especially for larger quantities or exotic woods
• Bring your project plans and measurements to get expert advice on board selection and quantities needed
• Ask about moisture content and acclimation time if you’re working on precision projects like furniture
• Examine boards for grain direction and figure patterns that will enhance your finished project
• Consider having custom milling done on-site to ensure precise dimensions and save time in your shop
• Inquire about volume discounts if you’re purchasing lumber for multiple projects

Woodworking Clubs & Resources near Dover, Pennsylvania

Dover, Pennsylvania woodworkers can connect with the Central Pennsylvania Woodturners chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, which serves the broader south-central PA region including York County. The Harrisburg Area Community College, located about 30 miles north, offers woodworking and cabinetmaking courses through their continuing education program. Local makers also have access to the Woodcraft store in Lancaster, approximately 45 minutes southeast of Dover, which provides tools, supplies, and periodic workshops for woodworking enthusiasts.

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