Aitkin Hardwoods inventories mainly domestic species harvested from our regional area. Within the different wood species inventoried there are many different grades and thicknesses available.

Hardwoods: 
These are the trees that lose their leaves in the fall (deciduous). Among an abundant variety, only 200 are plentiful and pliable enough for woodworking. Much like our skin, hardwoods have microscopic pores on the surface. The size of these pores determines the grain pattern and texture.

Softwoods:
Softwoods come from "evergreen" trees (coniferous). Only 25 percent of all softwoods are used in woodworking. All softwoods have a closed grain (small pores) that is not very noticeable in the finished product. The most popular softwoods are cedar, fir, pine and spruce.

Below are our standard stock items:

Alder Aromatic Cedar Ash - White Ash - Black Aspen Basswood Birch - Yellow Birsch - White

Butternut Cherry E Poplar Exotic Species Fir Hard Maple Lyptus

Hickory Oak - Red Oak - White Red Pine Tamarack Walnut White Pine

Aitkin Hardwoods can get almost anything in stock call ahead and ask. It is also best to call ahead when needing certain boards as inventory changes daily.