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Kiln-Dried Edged Lumber for Furniture, Stairs, and Interior Finishing

WoodWay Expert has 20 years of experience supplying high-quality wood materials. Our experience includes collaboration with European manufacturers. We are now expanding our geographical reach and offering American businesses premium kiln-dried edged lumber.

Wood is the foundation of any woodworking project. The durability, strength, and aesthetic of the finished product depend directly on the material’s properties. Owners of furniture factories, woodworking shops, and design bureaus know that selecting the right solid wood is the key to a successful project.

We supply furniture, stair, door, windowsill, interior trim, home decor, and household goods manufacturers with three grades of lumber for various applications. Here, you can buy lumber wholesale (by the pallet or container) on favorable terms.

What is Edged Lumber?

Edged lumber is one of the most popular materials in the furniture, parquet, and woodworking industries. This lumber is valued for its precise geometry, dimensional stability, and readiness for further processing. The process of manufacturing these boards consists of the following stages:

• Raw Material Selection. Logs of the required species are selected and inspected for rot, cracks, and mechanical damage.
• Sawing. The logs are sawn into blanks of a specific thickness. This is the first step that shapes the size and quality of the future board.
• Edging. The bark is removed from the sides of the blanks. As a result, the board acquires straight edges and becomes ready for further processing.
• Grading. The lumber is sorted into grades based on surface quality, the presence of knots, color uniformity, and grain pattern.
• Drying. The sorted boards are dried in special kilns, adhering to the specific technology for each wood species. The optimal moisture content for woodworking lumber is 8–12%. Kiln drying produces a uniformly dried and stable material.
• Quality Control. Before shipment, each batch is checked for compliance with moisture content, dimensions, and the absence of defects.
• Packaging and Delivery. The dry boards are hermetically sealed in film for transport to the customer.

Properly prepared edged lumber guarantees a predictable result in your work. High-quality material does not shrink significantly and maintains a stable shape and characteristics. That is why experienced craftsmen choose trusted suppliers, as the success of the entire project depends on it.

Advantages of Edged Lumber Over Unedged

1. Dimensional Accuracy. The main advantage of edged lumber is its consistent width along the entire board. This simplifies cutting, reduces waste, and saves time on preparatory work. For manufacturers of furniture, parquet, or doors, this means lower raw material costs and a faster production cycle.
2. Material Savings. When working with unedged boards, a portion of the wood is inevitably wasted during the edging process. Edged lumber is supplied ready to use, meaning you purchase only usable material.
3. Faster Processing. Boards with trimmed side edges do not require pre-preparation before being cut into parts or undergoing other types of machining.
4. Appearance. The absence of bark and live edges makes the material more aesthetic and neat. This is important for designer and exclusive products where every detail is valued.
5. Convenient Storage and Transportation. Edged boards are easier to stack, load, unload, and transport.

For professional woodworking, choosing edged lumber is an investment in consistent quality, work efficiency, and the durability of the final products.

Edged Lumber: Characteristics

Our catalog features dry, furniture-grade lumber. The assortment includes lumber selected to meet the needs of professional woodworkers and manufacturers. We offer boards from both hardwood and softwood species for making furniture, flooring, doors, and decorative elements. Lumber is available in various thicknesses, lengths, and grades.

Dimensions of Edged Lumber

Our managers help select the optimal option for any project, from mass production to exclusive designer concepts. For serial products, parameter stability is crucial to ensure consistent quality in every batch. At the same time, craft workshops are often interested in figured wood, solid wood with knots, a distinct pattern, or a contrasting color combination.

The following lumber dimensions are available from our stock:

• thickness: 32 mm, 52 mm / 1.26″, 2.05″;
• width: from 20 cm / 7.87″;
• length: 2.5-4.5 m / 98.4″-177.2″.

The dimensions of the board play a key role in woodworking. The right choice affects the ease of processing, economic use of the material, and the quality of the finished product. We offer a wide range of board thicknesses, widths, and lengths to meet the needs of both large furniture factories and craftsmen creating exclusive items.

What is the optimal moisture content for lumber?

The moisture content of wood is one of the key factors that directly affects the quality and longevity of finished products. For woodworking, an optimal moisture level is considered to be 8–12%. Material with metrics in this range maintains a stable shape and is easy to work with.

Wood with a higher moisture content can shrink, which can lead to changes in the geometry of parts, the appearance of gaps, or warping. Conversely, over-dried wood becomes brittle, loses its elasticity, and can crack under mechanical stress.

Uniform drying of solid wood is achieved using specialized equipment. The lumber is dried in kilns where the technology (control of temperature and air humidity) is strictly followed. For manufacturers of furniture, parquet, or doors, stable wood moisture is particularly important, as the accuracy of assembly and the preservation of the structures’ geometry during use depend on this characteristic.

Quality drying ensures the predictable behavior of the material and simplifies further processing, from sawing to applying finishing coats. We offer lumber with a moisture content that meets international standards. Lumber with a moisture content of 8-10% allows you to avoid additional costs of time and resources for further drying or preparing the raw material.

Grades of Edged Lumber

The quality of a board is determined by its grade, which is based on appearance, the presence of knots, cracks, color deviations, and other characteristics. It is important for professional woodworkers and manufacturers to understand that the correct choice of grade affects not only the appearance of the final product but also the efficiency of the production process. Using the appropriate class of material allows for reduced waste, optimized costs, and achieved stable product quality.

Comparison Table of Dry Edged Lumber Grades

We offer edged lumber in three grades with controlled moisture content. This makes it possible to select the optimal material for any task: from creating an exclusive coffee table to the mass production of office cabinets.

Edged Lumber: Species

Choosing the right wood species is a key step in the production of furniture, flooring, and other woodworking products. Each species has unique characteristics, from color and texture to hardness and wear resistance. Our edged lumber catalog features over 10 species, including both hardwood and softwood. This significant selection allows us to meet the needs of both craft workshops and factories with serial production. You can order solid wood for elite furniture or for interior structures. Let’s look at the characteristics of each species in more detail.

European Oak Lumber

European Oak (Quercus) is one of the most valuable wood species, its popularity explained by a combination of technical characteristics and aesthetics.

The hardness of oak on the Janka scale is approximately 1,120 lbf, and on the Brinell scale, it is 3.7. The average density in a dry state is ~690-750 kg/m³ (~43-47 lbs/ft³). This wear-resistant wood has high toughness and good flexibility when bent, making the species suitable for intensive use.

The sapwood is light, almost white or with a creamy tint. The heartwood color ranges from light to dark brown, sometimes with a slight golden sheen. The texture is medium to coarse-grained, with distinct annual rings. The wood grain may have radial stripes; a wavy structure is sometimes found, and small sound knots are rarer. It has a matte surface.

European Oak is well-suited for both mechanical and manual processing and is excellent for sanding and polishing. It is important to adhere to a controlled drying schedule to avoid cracking. The wood holds fasteners well, glues easily, and takes stain well.

Red Oak Edged Lumber

Red Oak (Quercus rubra) is one of the most common and valuable hardwood species. The species combines strength, durability, and a distinct wood grain pattern.

The hardness of Red Oak on the Janka scale is approximately 1,220 lbf, and by the Brinell classification, it is 3.7-3.9. The average density in a dry state is ~720 kg/m³ (~45 lbs/ft³). The wood is distinguished by high wear resistance and sufficient toughness. It holds loads well and is noted for its dimensional stability after drying. Its flexibility is medium.

The sapwood color is light, with creamy-white shades. The heartwood palette varies from light pink to rich reddish-brown tones. The grain has characteristic wide annual rings and distinct rays on a radial cut. The texture is medium to coarse-grained.

Red Oak is easy to machine: it can be sanded, polished, glued, stained, varnished, and painted. It is important to consider that its porous structure can affect the final finish, so using a primer or pore filler is recommended before varnishing. It dries uniformly with a minimal risk of deformation.

Beech Edged Lumber

Beech (Fagus) is a popular hardwood species valued for its high strength, uniform structure, and excellent decorative qualities.

The technical characteristics of solid beech are as follows. Hardness on the Janka scale is about 1,450 lbf, and on the Brinell scale, it is 3.8. The average density in a dry state is ~720 kg/m³ (~45 lbs/ft³). Beech has high toughness and excellent flexibility after steam treatment. It is one of the best materials for producing bentwood elements. Wear resistance is medium, but with proper surface protection, it can last for decades.

The sapwood and heartwood are usually not distinct in color. The coloring ranges from light cream to pinkish-beige; the wood may darken over time. The texture is fine and uniform, with a slight natural luster. The pattern of annual rings is moderately pronounced. Knots are rare and usually small.

Beech is easily worked with both hand and power tools, sands well, holds fasteners, glues, polishes, and takes stain well.

Ash Edged Lumber

Ash (Fraxinus) is a valuable hardwood species that combines significant strength, elasticity, and a distinct natural texture.

Hardness indicators according to the Janka classification are 1,320-1,480 lbf, and on the Brinell scale, 3.9-4.1. The average density in a dry state is 690 kg/m³ (~43 lbs/ft³). Solid ash has high toughness and excellent flexibility, withstands impact loads well, and maintains its shape during use.

The sapwood of ash is light, creamy-white, while the heartwood color varies from a pale brown to a golden hue. The texture has a distinct pattern of annual rings and wavy or straight fibers. The wood has a delicate silky luster. Wavy areas are possible; knots are occasional and small.

Solid ash is easily processed: it can be sanded, polished, glued, holds fasteners, bends, stains, and varnishes well.

Hornbeam Edged Lumber

Hornbeam (Carpinus) is an extremely dense and wear-resistant hardwood species, valued for its strength and stability in work.

The hardness of hornbeam on the Janka scale is 1,630 lbf, and by the Brinell classification, 3.5-3.7. The average density of dry wood is ~750-800 kg/m³ (~47-50 lbs/ft³). It has high indicators of toughness and wear resistance and is characterized by moderate flexibility. It is resistant to abrasion and impact, which is important for flooring and work surfaces.

The sapwood and heartwood are almost indistinguishable in color: white or pale gray shades predominate, with a slight pearlescent luster. The texture is fine and uniform. The fibers are straight, though a slightly wavy grain is sometimes found. Knots are occasional and small.

Due to its high hardness, hornbeam requires the use of carefully sharpened tools. It sands and polishes well, takes stain easily, absorbs treatments uniformly, and holds fasteners. The species is suitable for turning and milling work.

Elm (Ulmus) Lumber

Elm, or Ulmus, is a deciduous species characterized by balanced physical and mechanical properties.

Hardness indicators on the Janka scale are approximately 810 lbf, and on the Brinell scale, 3.4-3.7. The average density of dry solid wood is 650 kg/m³ (~40.5 lbs/ft³). The wood is wear-resistant, tough, and elastic, making it resistant to cracking under strong impact loads.

The sapwood palette includes light yellow or pale gray shades. The heartwood is colored in light brown, reddish-brown tones. The texture is medium, with fibers often interlocked, forming a characteristic wavy pattern. This provides a distinct decorative effect and increases resistance to deformation. The solid wood has a natural luster.

Hand and power tools are used to process elm. Due to the interlocked fibers, more careful work may be required when planing. It sands wonderfully and readily accepts stains, varnishes, and oils. Its high flexibility makes elm suitable for steam bending.

Cherry Lumber

Cherry (Prunus avium) is a valuable deciduous species that harmoniously combines decorative and operational properties.

The hardness of the solid wood on the Janka scale is 1,150 lbf, and on the Brinell scale, 3.1-3.4. The average density in a dry state is ~580 kg/m³ (~36 lbs/ft³). Cherry wood has good toughness and moderate flexibility, making it resistant to impacts and deformations. Wear resistance is medium.

The sapwood is light yellow or cream. The heartwood is colored in shades from warm pinkish-brown to reddish-brown. The species darkens over time. The texture is fine and even, with a natural silky luster. The wood grain has soft waves and sometimes curly sections. Knots are rare and usually small.

Cherry is well-suited to processing with both hand and industrial tools. The solid wood can be planed, sanded, and milled, and it accepts staining, varnishing, and polishing.

Maple Edged Lumber

Maple (Acer) is a popular hardwood species used in furniture and woodworking production in both Europe and the USA.

The hardness of maple on the Janka scale is 1,450 lbf, and on the Brinell scale, 4.1-4.7. Depending on the species, the density of dry wood is 650–710 kg/m³ (~40.5-44 lbs/ft³). Solid maple has high toughness and good flexibility, so it retains its shape even under prolonged loads. Resistant to abrasion, maple is optimally suited for floors and work surfaces with intensive use.

The sapwood is almost white or light cream. The heartwood may have a light brown tint with a slight golden or reddish undertone. The texture is fine and uniform, with a delicate luster. Maple often has a curly structure. Interlocking fibers form various patterns: “bird’s eye,” “curl/wave,” “tiger stripe.” Knots are rare and do not detract from its decorative quality.

Maple is well-suited to machining, but due to its high hardness, it requires sharp tools. The species sands and polishes excellently and accepts finishes, although pre-sealing is recommended for uniform staining.

Alder Edged Lumber

Alder (Alnus) is a versatile deciduous species valued for its combination of easy workability, stability, and attractive appearance.

The hardness of solid alder according to the Janka classification is 650 lbf, and on the Brinell scale, 2.7. The density in a dry state is 420 kg/m³ (~26 lbs/ft³). The wood has medium toughness, springs well when bent, and demonstrates good flexibility. Wear resistance is moderate: alder is more suitable for decorative elements and furniture than for high-load surfaces.

The sapwood and heartwood are practically indistinguishable in color. The coloring varies from light reddish-brown tones to a golden-beige shade. The texture is fine and uniform, with a slight luster and straight fibers. Knots occur but are usually small and tight.

Alder is excellently processed with both hand and industrial tools. The species is easily sanded, milled, and polished, holds fasteners, glues, and paints well. Thanks to its uniform structure, the wood evenly absorbs stains, allowing it to imitate more expensive species like cherry or walnut.

Acacia Edged Lumber

Acacia (Acacia) is a hardwood species that has gained popularity in the US market due to its exceptional strength and attractive appearance.

Acacia belongs to the hard and dense species. The average density of dry wood is approximately 750-800 kg/m³ (~47-50 lbs/ft³). On the Janka scale, its hardness reaches 1,700-1,750 lbf, and according to the Brinell classification, 7.1. The species is resistant to wear, impact, and abrasion. Significant toughness prevents cracking under loads.

The sapwood has a light-yellow tint, while the heartwood is distinguished by a rich yellow-brown, sometimes olive color, which darkens over time. The texture of acacia is distinct, with a natural silky luster. The fibers are usually straight, but a curly structure is also found. Small knots may be present on the surface.

Due to its high hardness, acacia wood requires sharp tools. Care should be taken during processing to avoid chipping. The material sands and polishes excellently and accepts finishes. Acacia glues well, ensuring strong joints.

Linden (Basswood) Lumber

Linden (Tilia) is an affordable soft deciduous species, indispensable for carving. The wood, with its uniform structure, is suitable for the finest processing.

The average density of dry linden is approximately 530 kg/m³ (~33 lbs/ft³), which makes the material easy to transport. According to the Janka scale, the hardness is 410 lbf, and on the Brinell scale, 1.5-1.6. The species has good toughness, is not prone to cracking and chipping, and is therefore suitable for artistic work, particularly carving.

The sapwood and heartwood have a uniform creamy-white or light-yellow color. Over time, the wood may acquire a pinkish hue. The texture is fine and uniform, with almost no visible annual rings. The fibers are straight. The material has no distinct patterns, making it ideal for applying decorative coatings.

Linden wood is the most popular species for carving. The solid wood sands and glues excellently, and accepts paints, varnishes, and other finishes.

European Walnut Edged Lumber

European (or English) Walnut (Juglans regia) is a valuable hardwood deciduous species associated with luxury and high status.

The average density of the dry solid wood is approximately 650-680 kg/m³ (~40.5-42.5 lbs/ft³). On the Janka scale, the hardness is 1,220 lbf, and according to the Brinell classification, 3.4. Walnut has good wear resistance. The stable wood is suitable for furniture and flooring but requires additional protective coatings.

The sapwood coloring is light, with grayish-brown shades predominating. The heartwood is distinguished by a chocolate-brown or dark-brown color with purple, gray, or black streaks. The texture is distinct, with fibers that are usually straight. Sometimes, curly sections with wavy and interlocked grain are found. A slight natural luster is noticeable on the surface of the solid wood.

Walnut is easily processed: it can be cut, planed, sanded, polished, glued, and holds nails and screws. This valuable solid wood absorbs finishes like oils and varnishes well.

Spruce Lumber

European Spruce (Picea) is one of the most common coniferous species in Europe. Woodworkers value the wood for its ease of processing, strength, and affordability.

The average density of spruce is 450-470 kg/m³ (~28-29 lbs/ft³). On the Janka scale, hardness ranges from 520-540 lbf, and on the Brinell scale, 1.5-1.7. This coniferous wood has moderate toughness and flexibility, making it resistant to splitting during work. The solid wood is characterized by good compressive and bending strength.

Spruce wood has a uniform creamy-white or light-yellow color without a pronounced difference between sapwood and heartwood. The texture is fine and uniform. The fibers are usually straight, with a pattern of clearly defined annual rings. Small knots are often found on the surface. A curly structure is not typical for spruce.

Solid spruce is easily processed. The species can be sawn, planed, milled, drilled, and glued without special effort. The wood accepts paints, stains, and varnishes.

Pine Edged Lumber

Pine (Pinus) is one of the most common coniferous species in North America and Europe. Thanks to its availability, ease of processing, and high strength at a low density, the wood has become an indispensable material for making interior products.

The density of the dry solid wood varies between 500-520 kg/m³ (~31-32.5 lbs/ft³). On the Janka scale, the hardness of pine ranges from 380 to 450 lbf, and on the Brinell scale, 2.5. This tough and flexible species is resistant to splitting during cutting and drilling. Pine is characterized by significant compressive strength.

The sapwood has a yellowish-white hue, and the heartwood color can vary from yellow to reddish-brown. The texture is distinct: the cross-section clearly shows wide annual rings. The fibers are straight. Small knots are often present.

Pine wood is easy to work with. The solid wood can be sawn, planed, milled, drilled, sanded, stained, varnished, and painted. The species glues without problems and holds nails and screws well.

What is made from edged lumber?

Edged lumber is the basis for a multitude of products, from premium furniture to elements of frame construction. The lumber is used to create:

• Furniture. Tables, chairs, dressers, cabinets, and beds made of solid wood are valued for their durability and solid appearance.
• Countertops and work surfaces. Edged lumber is ideal for making kitchen countertops, retail counters, work desks, and bar tops.
• Wall panels. Interior wood panels are a successful accent for both modern and classic projects. The texture of wood harmoniously fits into the aesthetic canons of classicism, baroque, or art deco, as well as Scandinavian modern, Japandi, or loft styles.
• Windowsills, doors, window and door frames. Architectural elements made of wood can be easily decorated to unite them in a stylistically cohesive composition.
• Stairs. Hardwood boards are used for the production of interior stairs (treads, risers, balusters, handrails). Special products are used to protect the surface from wear.
• Flooring. Edged lumber is used to make tongue-and-groove floorboards, parquet, engineered flooring, as well as decking for terraces, gazebos, balconies, and outdoor recreation areas.
• Home decor. Wooden frames for pictures or photos, jewelry boxes, organizers, statuettes, key holders, hangers, serving boards, kitchen utensil holders, and other decorative and household items remain relevant.

Edged lumber is a universal material that is actively used in various fields of production. Contact us for a consultation and to choose the species that best suits your projects.

5 Reasons to Buy Edged Lumber Wholesale from WoodWay Expert

WoodWay Expert offers the supply of edged lumber by the pallet and container. Wholesale purchases help optimize production processes and increase business profitability. We understand the needs of businesses, so we have developed a system that provides our partners with tangible benefits.

1. Cost Reduction. Buying edged lumber wholesale is the most effective way to reduce the cost of the final product without sacrificing quality. We offer discounts on large batches, which allows businesses to save significant funds. Purchasing material by the pallet or container also minimizes logistics and transportation costs per unit of goods.
2. Production Stability and Planning. Nothing harms a business more than downtime due to a shortage of raw materials. Wholesale supplies of edged lumber from WoodWay Expert allow you to create a sufficient stock of material in your warehouse. This ensures the uninterrupted fulfillment of orders and allows for effective planning of work for months ahead. You can be confident that you will always have the necessary amount of material to implement any projects.
3. High-Quality Material. We supply high-quality edged lumber that undergoes thorough control before shipment. Our assortment includes various wood species: from hardwoods like oak and ash to the affordable pine.
4. Wide Selection. We offer a wide choice of edged lumber of different species and grades. Whether you need material for furniture, doors, flooring, or other structures, we have the optimal solution for you. Our specialists are ready to consult and help with the selection.
5. Long-Term Partnership and Support. We strive to build long-term partnerships. We offer flexible cooperation terms adapted to the specifics of the American market. Our experts will support your order at all stages.

Wholesale purchase of edged lumber from WoodWay Expert is a smart investment in the stability, efficiency, and future of your business. Contact us to discuss individual terms of cooperation.