Wood Guides for Woodworkers and DIYers
Whether you are trying to choose the right hardwood, understand lumber terms, calculate board feet, or figure out the difference between S4S and rough stock, these wood guides are here to make the buying side of woodworking simpler.
This page is designed as a central place to browse wood education content from Jeff Mack Supply. You can start with the guide that matches your project, your question, or your level of experience, then click through as you need more detail.
Quick Start
Newer to buying wood? Start with the Dimensional Lumber Guide or the Hardwood Species Guide. If you are trying to price or plan material, the Board Foot Guide is a good next step.
Browse Our Wood Guides
Start with the topic that matches what you are trying to figure out, then branch into related guides as needed.
Dimensional Lumber Guide
Learn what dimensional lumber is, where it makes sense, and how to choose the right stock for woodworking, furniture, shelves, cutting boards, and DIY projects.
Read the Dimensional Lumber Guide →Hardwood Species Guide
Compare popular hardwood species, understand how they differ in look and use, and get a practical feel for which woods make sense for different kinds of builds.
Read the Hardwood Species Guide →Board Foot Guide
Understand what a board foot means, how to calculate it, and why lumber is measured this way when you are pricing and planning woodworking projects.
Read the Board Foot Guide →S4S vs Rough Lumber
See the difference between S4S and rough lumber, when each one makes sense, and which option is better depending on your tools, workflow, and project.
Read the S4S vs Rough Lumber Guide →More Wood Guides Coming Soon
This section can grow as you publish more pages, which makes this hub more useful over time.
- Walnut Wood Guide
- White Oak Guide
- Maple Wood Guide
- Cherry Wood Guide
- How to Choose Lumber for Your Project
- Best Hardwood for Cutting Boards
- Live Edge vs Dimensional Lumber
Shop Wood for Your Next Project
Once you have a better sense of the wood, size, or lumber type you need, you can browse our wood collection or shop our dimensional lumber collection to find stock for furniture builds, cutting boards, shelves, boxes, and more.
Browse Our Wood Collection
