Lumber and Craft

About Lumber and Craft — Hardwood Lumber in Johnson City

Lumber and Craft serves Johnson City’s woodworking community as a specialized hardwood lumber supplier, providing premium boards and materials to furniture makers, cabinetmakers, contractors, and woodworking enthusiasts throughout East Tennessee. Located at 609 W Walnut Street, this dedicated lumber store focuses exclusively on quality hardwood products rather than general building supplies.

The inventory includes both domestic and exotic hardwood species available in rough, S2S (surfaced two sides), and S4S (surfaced four sides) formats, sold by the board foot with clear pricing. Customers can find everything from common oak and maple to specialty figured woods and exotic species, all properly graded and kiln-dried to appropriate moisture content for fine woodworking projects.

Unlike big box retailers that carry limited lumber selections focused on construction, Lumber and Craft specializes in the specific needs of serious woodworkers who require properly graded, kiln-dried hardwoods with attention to grain patterns and wood quality. This specialization means better species selection, knowledgeable staff who understand woodworking, and the ability to source specific materials for custom projects.

Johnson City’s growing maker community and proximity to the Appalachian region’s woodworking traditions create strong demand for quality hardwood lumber. The area’s furniture makers, custom cabinetmakers, and hobbyist woodworkers need reliable access to properly prepared hardwood boards that aren’t available at typical home improvement stores.

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What to Expect When You Visit

Walking into Lumber and Craft, you’ll find carefully organized stacks of hardwood boards arranged by species, with clear labeling for grades and dimensions. The wood is properly stickered and stored to maintain quality, and you can examine boards individually to select pieces with the grain patterns and characteristics that work best for your specific project.

Staff members understand hardwood grading systems and can explain the differences between FAS (Firsts and Seconds), Select, and #1 Common grades, helping you choose the most cost-effective option for your project needs. They can also arrange custom milling services if you need specific dimensions or profiles that aren’t available in standard stock.

Products & Materials

The hardwood inventory covers essential domestic species including red oak, white oak, hard maple, soft maple, cherry, walnut, ash, hickory, and poplar in various thicknesses from 4/4 through 8/4 and beyond. Each species is available in multiple grades from FAS down to #1 Common, allowing woodworkers to select the appropriate quality level for their project requirements and budget.

Exotic and specialty woods include species like mahogany, teak, padauk, purpleheart, and figured woods such as curly maple, quilted maple, and bird’s eye maple when available. These premium materials cater to fine furniture makers and woodworkers creating heirloom pieces that require distinctive grain patterns and unique wood characteristics.

All lumber is kiln-dried to appropriate moisture content (typically 6-8%) for interior woodworking projects, and boards are available rough-sawn for maximum thickness or pre-surfaced for immediate use. Custom milling services can provide specific dimensions, edge-gluing, and special profiles to meet project requirements.

Who Shops Here

The customer base includes professional furniture makers creating custom pieces, cabinetmakers building kitchen and bathroom installations, contractors specializing in high-end millwork and trim, and serious hobbyist woodworkers pursuing fine woodworking as a craft. These customers share a common need for quality materials that perform predictably and showcase the natural beauty of wood in finished projects.

Serving the Johnson City, Tennessee Area

Johnson City’s woodworking scene benefits from East Tennessee’s rich tradition of craftsmanship and the area’s growing maker movement, with local woodworkers, furniture makers, and artisans creating everything from traditional Appalachian furniture to contemporary custom pieces. The region’s proximity to hardwood forests and the presence of ETSU’s programs create a community that values quality materials and traditional craftsmanship skills.

Tips for First-Time Buyers

• Call ahead to confirm availability of specific species or grades, especially for exotic woods or large quantities
• Bring project plans and dimensions to get accurate board foot calculations and material recommendations
• Ask about moisture content if your project has specific requirements for stability
• Examine boards individually for grain pattern and defects rather than assuming consistency within a grade
• Inquire about custom milling services if you need specific dimensions or profiles
• Consider buying slightly more material than calculated to account for waste and matching grain patterns

Woodworking Clubs & Resources near Johnson City, Tennessee

The Tri-Cities Woodturners, a local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, serves the Johnson City area with regular meetings, demonstrations, and hands-on learning opportunities for woodturning enthusiasts. Northeast State Community College in Blountville offers woodworking and cabinetmaking courses as part of their industrial technology programs, providing both credit and continuing education options for woodworkers in the region. The nearby Woodcraft store in Knoxville, about 100 miles southwest, serves as a resource for tools, supplies, and occasional workshops for woodworkers throughout East Tennessee.

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