In this guide to hardwood lumber in Maine we’ve searched and have a hand selected list of stores that specialize in hardwoods. From domestic and exotic hardwoods to a supplier of wood sunken on the bottom of the Penobscot river you should easily find a hardwood retailer near you.
Where to buy hardwood lumber in Maine:
- Premium Specialty Hardwoods
- Rare Woods USA
- Seacoast Hardwoods
- Atlantic Hardwoods
- O’Brien Hardwoods
- DMG Hardwoods
- Days Hardwood
- By the Board Lumber Co
- Maine Woods Company
- Maine Heritage Timber
Maine Woodworking Resources
Before searching for your hardwood lumber in Maine, it’s worth taking a look at local guilds and woodworking clubs. These are great resources that often have discounts (for members) at key suppliers.
Woodworking Guilds
- Maine Woodworkers Association
- Guild of Maine Woodworkers
Woodturning Clubs
- Maine Woodturners
- Western Mountain Woodturners
- Northern Maine Woodturners
- Southern Maine Woodturners
Featured Maine Wood
The White Pine is Maine’s state tree, but a hardwood worth using is either the Northern Red Oak or Hard Maple.
Hard Maple is my preferred wood for desks, and is easy to sand and finish (remember to try dye, not stain).
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1. Premium Specialty Hardwoods
Overview
In Rumford Maine you’ll find a hardwood retailer and lumber mill with over 40 years experience supplying high quality lumber to its clients.
In addition to a retail center for woodworkers to purchase lumber, Premium Specialty Hardwoods also features a space to purchase furniture made by area craftsmen.
Price List: Yes
Online Shopping: No
Notable Lumber for Sale
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Live Edge Slabs
- Turning Blanks
Key Onsite Services & Supplies
- Choose Your Own
- Custom Woodworking
2. Rare Woods USA
Overview
The owner of Rare Woods USA has roots back to Cape Town, South Africa and offers up the US market a collection of almost 170 species. All from Mexico Maine.
If you’re in the area you’ll want to stop into their retail center for one of the best supplies of hardwood lumber in Maine.
But if you are afar then it’s worth a visit to their online store where they will ship your choices of a huge variety of domestic and imported hardwoods.
Price List: Yes
Online Shopping: Yes
Notable Lumber for Sale
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
- Live Edge Slabs
- Turning Blanks
- Pen Stock
Key Onsite Services & Supplies
- Choose Your Own
- Local Delivery
- Regional/National Shipping
3. Seacoast Hardwoods
Overview
With 20 or so years of experience, Seacoast Hardwoods offers up a good selection of lumber and veneered plywood. Their advertised supply, however, is mostly of the top domestic species so you may need call in to see if they can order in exotic hardwoods.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Notable Lumber for Sale
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Plywood
- Moulding
Key Onsite Services & Supplies
- Choose Your Own
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4. Atlantic Hardwoods
Overview
Atlantic Hardwoods is a family owned business that’s served the Portland and greater Maine area since the early 1990’s. While they have a great selection (and pricelist) of hardwood lumber they are known for their custom milled plan flooring.
Price List: Yes
Online Shopping: No
Notable Lumber for Sale
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
- Plywood
- Flooring
Key Onsite Services & Supplies
- Processing (cutting, ripping, planing, etc.)
- Choose Your Own
- Finishing Supplies
- Local Delivery
5. O'Brien Hardwoods
Overview
In the East Deering neighborhood of Portland you’ll find another growing source of common hardwood lumber and plywood. Since they look to be new in 2020, it’s probably best to give them a call and see how their retail center works.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Notable Lumber for Sale
- Hardwoods
- Softwoods
- Exotics
- Plywood
- Moulding
Key Onsite Services & Supplies
- Choose Your Own
6. DMG Hardwoods
Overview
While DMG Hardwoods has a limited supply of hardwoods, they do offer up a selection of live edge slabs. And, if repairing or building lobster pots is your thing they supply wood for that.
Price List: No
Online Shopping: No
Notable Lumber for Sale
- Live Edge Slabs
- Decking
Key Onsite Services & Supplies
- Choose Your Own
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