Lewis Lumber

About Lewis Lumber — Hardwood Lumber in Picture Rocks

Lewis Lumber is Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania’s trusted hardwood lumber supplier, serving furniture makers, cabinetmakers, fine woodworkers, and contractors throughout the region. Located at 30 Main Street, this established lumber store specializes in premium hardwood boards sold by the board foot, along with flooring, millwork, and molding services for both professional craftsmen and dedicated hobbyists.

The lumber yard stocks an extensive selection of domestic and exotic hardwood species available in rough, S2S (surfaced two sides), or S4S (surfaced four sides) formats. Customers can choose from various grades including FAS (Firsts and Seconds), Select, and #1 Common, with proper moisture content control and attention to grain patterns and figured wood selections for specialty projects.

Unlike big box stores that focus on construction lumber, Lewis Lumber understands the unique needs of woodworkers who demand quality hardwood boards with consistent grading and expert knowledge. Their local approach means personalized service, the ability to hand-select boards, and access to custom milling services that chain stores simply cannot provide.

Picture Rocks and the surrounding Pennsylvania region has a rich tradition of woodworking and craftsmanship, making Lewis Lumber an essential resource for the local woodworking community. Their expertise in hardwood lumber grading, board foot pricing, and understanding of wood characteristics makes them invaluable to anyone serious about fine woodworking in central Pennsylvania.

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What to Expect When You Visit

When you visit Lewis Lumber, expect to find carefully organized stacks of hardwood boards sorted by species and grade. The knowledgeable staff can help you calculate board feet for your project and guide you through the lumber grading system, explaining the differences between FAS, Select, and Common grades to help you choose the right material for your specific application.

You’ll have the opportunity to hand-select your boards, examining grain patterns, checking for defects, and ensuring the wood meets your project requirements. The facility includes custom milling capabilities, so you can have your lumber dimensioned to exact specifications, and their expertise extends to helping you understand moisture content requirements for your specific woodworking project.

Products & Materials

Lewis Lumber maintains an extensive inventory of domestic hardwood species including red oak, white oak, cherry, walnut, maple, ash, and hickory, along with exotic species for specialty projects. All lumber is properly graded according to NHLA (National Hardwood Lumber Association) standards, with FAS grade representing the highest quality boards with minimal defects, Select grade offering excellent quality at a more accessible price point, and #1 Common providing economical options for projects where appearance is less critical.

Beyond raw lumber, Lewis Lumber offers custom milling services to dimension your boards to exact specifications, whether you need specific thicknesses, widths, or edge treatments. Their millwork shop can handle everything from simple planing and ripping to more complex profiles and molding work.

The flooring department specializes in hardwood flooring materials and installation supplies, while their molding supplier services provide both standard and custom profiles for trim work, cabinetry, and architectural millwork projects throughout central Pennsylvania.

Who Shops Here

Lewis Lumber attracts serious woodworkers including professional furniture makers who need consistent, high-grade lumber for custom pieces, cabinetmakers requiring specific species and grades for kitchen and bathroom projects, and fine woodworking enthusiasts working on heirloom-quality pieces. Contractors specializing in high-end residential work also rely on Lewis Lumber for flooring, millwork, and trim materials that meet their exacting standards.

Serving the Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania Area

Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania sits in a region with deep woodworking traditions, where generations of craftsmen have built furniture, homes, and millwork using locally-sourced and specialty hardwoods. The area’s woodworking community values quality materials and expert knowledge, making Lewis Lumber an essential hub for both traditional craftsmen preserving time-honored techniques and contemporary woodworkers pushing the boundaries of fine furniture and cabinetry design.

Tips for First-Time Buyers

• Bring your project plans and measurements so staff can help calculate accurate board footage and recommend appropriate grades
• Ask to see examples of different lumber grades side-by-side to understand the quality and price differences
• Check moisture content requirements for your project – kiln-dried lumber typically runs 6-8% moisture content
• Inspect boards for grain direction and figure if appearance is critical to your project
• Inquire about custom milling services if you need specific dimensions or profiles
• Ask about lead times for exotic species or large quantities that may need special ordering

Woodworking Clubs & Resources near Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania

Woodworkers near Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania can connect with the Susquehanna Valley Woodturners, a chapter of the American Association of Woodturners that meets in nearby Lewisburg and serves the central Pennsylvania region. The Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, about 30 minutes away, offers comprehensive woodworking and furniture making programs through their School of Construction and Design Technologies. For supplies and workshops, the nearest Woodcraft store is located in Harrisburg, approximately an hour’s drive south, providing tools, materials, and hands-on classes for woodworkers of all skill levels.

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