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Walnut lumber is in near pristine condition! Love the consistency, and the customer service follow up.
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Walnut lumber is in near pristine condition! Love the consistency, and the customer service follow up.
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Hand Selected Quality


What Makes Our Packs Different

 
• Hand-Selected for straightness & grain
 
• Kiln-Dried for stability
 
• Project ready so you can build immediately
 
• Trusted by Over 6000+ Woodworkers

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

Love your boards or we will make it right.
No questions. No Stress. No risk.




Why Woodworkers Choose Ambrosia Maple

Ambrosia Maple has a wormy figure ideal for showpieces

 

Planes, sands, cuts and glues up with consistent results

 

Premium look without the premium price

 

Suprisingly ease to work with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES YOU CAN BUILD
(EVEN IF YOU ARE NEW)

Boards are kiln dried and stable - no mystery movement

Consistent widths make layout and glue ups easier

Skip dressed faces help you see the real grain before you cut

Optional S4S upgrade takes the guesswork out entirely

Real Woodworkers available to answer questions anytime

No Planer. No Jointer. No expensive shop required.

 

We Reward Builders With Free Premium Wood

Not what you expected? You keep it. We replace it.

 

 

 

How To Choose Your Pack

 

1) Which Project Are You Building?

 

Option A: Cutting boards / shelves / light furniture - choose 4/4 (Most Popular)

- Ideal for beginners due to ease of handling and finishing.

 

Option B: table tops, benches, sculptural workcutting - choose 8/4

- Gives you thickness and presence for high end builds.

 

 

2) Choose your length

 

2 ft boards

- Great for smaller builds, gifts or low waste pieces.

 

4 ft boards

- Better for furniture, shelving or multiple component builds with longer cuts.

 

3) What's Included In My Pack

 

Each Pack Includes:

- 5 boards matched for character & consistency

- Surfaced S2S (smooth faces)

- Kiln dried for stability

- Boards sourced from trusted suppliers with responsible sourcing practices

- Actual product is shown in photos

 

4) Optional S4S Upgrade

 

Choose the S4S option and receive boards that are fully surfaced on faces and edges

Glue up ready, no jointer required.

Why beginners choose S4S:

- Cleaner glue lines

- Faster build times

- Less tooling and less stress

- More professional final result

 

We Reward Builders With Free Premium Wood

Not what you expected? You keep it. We replace it.

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COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS

Not all lumber is selected or prepared the same way. Here’s how our approach compares so you can choose the right material with confidence.

Feature The Knotty Lumber Co. Big Box Stores Online Marketplaces
Board Quality Hand-selected hardwood chosen for grain & color Standard-grade stock Varies by seller
Drying & Stability Kiln-dried for work-ready stability Drying method may vary May not list moisture details
Sizing Accuracy Consistent thickness & width Varies between boards Sizes may differ from listing
Character & Grain Selected for natural beauty Typically neutral appearance Appearance varies widely
Prep Needed Skip-dressed or S4S upgrade available Often requires milling Depends on seller prep
Support Guidance from real woodworkers General retail assistance Support varies

JUST A LITTLE ABOUT US...

We started as furniture builders in Hamilton, On, Canada.

When we couldn't find consistent hardwood, we began selecting it ourselves.

Today, we still hand pick every board like it's for our own shop.

Then, we decided to disrupt the online lumber business.

 


Compare Your Options

Not all lumber is selected or prepared the same way. Here’s how our approach compares so you can choose the right material with confidence.

Feature The Knotty Lumber Co. Big Box Stores Online Marketplaces
Board Quality Hand-selected hardwood chosen for grain & color Standard-grade stock Varies by seller
Drying & Stability Kiln-dried for work-ready stability Drying method may vary May not list moisture details
Sizing Accuracy Consistent thickness & width Varies between boards Sizes may differ from listing
Character & Grain Selected for natural beauty Typically neutral appearance Appearance varies widely
Prep Needed Skip-dressed or S4S upgrade available Often requires milling Depends on seller prep
Support Guidance from real woodworkers General retail assistance Support varies


How Our Builder Rewards Work

We automatically reward every builder with free premium hardwood.

 

Tier 1: Free Board

Qualifying orders unlock a free premium hardwood board.

Tier 2: 3 Free Boards

Larger qualifying orders unlock three free premium boards.

Tier 3: Free 4ft Lumber 5 Pack

Our largest qualifying builder orders earn a full 4′ pack of premium hardwood.

 

Your Free Gifts May Include Premium Hardwoods Like:

Black Walnut

Hard Maple

Cherry

Ambrosia Maple

Aromatic Cedar

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I know the boards won’t show up warped or twisted?

All of our lumber is kiln-dried and stored in a climate-controlled shop to minimize movement. We also hand-select every board before it ships — if it wouldn’t go into one of our own furniture builds, it doesn’t go in your pack.

And if something ever arrives that doesn’t meet our standard?
We fix it. No hassle.
Just email us a photo and we’ll make it right.

What if the boards don’t look like the pictures?

Wood is natural — every board will have its own grain and tone. The photos on our site show the true range you can expect (not just the prettiest boards).

But we don’t send “surprise” wood.
Your boards are selected for character, color consistency, and visual clarity, and we skip-dress them so the grain is already visible when you open the box.

No guessing. No “mystery lumber.”

Will I get usable widths, or a bunch of narrow pieces?

Yes — our packs are built for usable project widths, not scrap.

4/4 Packs typically include boards in the 4"–6" width range

8/4 Packs typically include boards in the 4"–6" width range

This means you’ll receive stock that works well for shelves, cutting boards, cabinetry, table components, furniture panels, and décor pieces — not a pile of skinny offcuts.

The goal is always the same:
Boards you’ll actually use — not boards you have to work around.

What happens if my order gets damaged during shipping?

We’ve packed and shipped thousands of lumber orders across Canada — and we stand behind every one.

If something arrives damaged:

Take a quick photo of the issue

Send it to us (email or chat — whichever’s easier)

We replace it. No arguing. No long claim forms. No stress.

Because the reality is:
If your lumber got damaged, that’s on the journey — not you.

And we make it right.
Every single time.

Do I need special tools to work with this lumber?

No — you don’t need a jointer or planer to work with this lumber.

You’ve got two build-ready options:

- Skip-Dressed (S2S):
The boards are lightly planed so you can see the grain and start with flat reference faces.
Great if you want to do a bit of final smoothing or thickness dialing yourself using a sander, hand plane, or router sled.

- S4S Upgrade (Surfaced Four Sides):
The boards arrive fully jointed, planed, and square — ready to cut and assemble the moment you open the box.
This is perfect for beginners, small-shop setups, or anyone without milling tools.

If you're working out of a garage, basement, or small workspace, S4S lets you skip straight to building.

If you do have milling tools, S2S lets you control the final finish and dimensions without wasting thickness.

Bottom line:
You don’t need a big, expensive shop to work with real hardwood — you just need the prep option that fits how you like to build.

 Over 7300+ Customers Served

 

Premium Ambrosia Maple

 

Project ready for your next build.

Not what you expected?

 You keep it. We replace it.

 

Choose Your Pack

 

 Over 7300+ Customers Served

 

 

Premium Ambrosia Maple

 

 

 

 

Project ready for you next build

 

 

Not what you expected? You keep it. We replace it.

 

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