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10 Reasons Why We Are the Best Woodworking Supply Store

Bohnhoff Lumber Co. has been a fixture in the Los Angeles business community for over a century. The company was established in 1910 by C.W. Bohnhoff, a German immigrant who initially settled with his parents in Saginaw, Michigan. As Los Angeles has grown over the last century, Bohnhoff Lumber company has grown with it. With the population growth, the need for housing and commercial property grew. This population boom increased the demand for lumber. Today, under the leadership of the fifth generation of Bohnhoffs, the company has brought over 100 years of tradition, experience, and success into this century. Today, it stands as a leading specialty supplier of hardwoods, and is now a go-to place for dedicated woodworkers and enthusiasts....

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Awesome Woodworking Projects You Can Create With Live Edge Wood Slabs

If you are looking for rustic furniture or decor that provides an old-timey cabin theme to your interior space, live edge wood slabs and cookies are the way to go! The free form of live edge wood slabs is what makes them unique and exceptional. With the raw beauty of live edge woods, your pieces will stand out and bring life to any space. What Are Live Edge Wood Slabs and Cookies? Request an Estimate Live edge wood slabs are exactly what they sound like. Instead of cutting the edges into straight boards, you get lumber that has not been cut, sanded, or processed to uniform sizes and shapes. When you see a "live edge" table, for instance, you will see...

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Iroko, Ipe, and Other Exotic Woods in Los Angeles Worth a Second Look

Dedicated woodworkers, artisans, and cabinetmakers are always looking for the ideal pieces of wood. Though domestic wood species, such as white oak, red oak, hard maple, and walnut, are excellent in their own right, woodworkers looking for a more unique piece will look for other options. These alternatives are available to woodworkers and artisans as exotics. The most popular exotics are teak, mahogany, and, for something closer to home, Tennessee cedar. However, choices are limited to what certain lumberyards can provide. Fortunately, Bohnhoff Lumber Co. offers a vast range of options in our lumber yard. Though we encounter challenges in sourcing these incredible species of exotics, we share in the love of fine woodworking by making the extra effort to...

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Advantages of Using White Oak for Furniture in Southern California

Three words describe white oak: big, bold, and beautiful. Throughout the centuries, white oak has been a reliable hardwood for making objects ranging from small trinkets to clipper ships. White oak is endemic to North America and grows widely on the East Coast of the United States from Maine to Florida. It is no wonder that white oak has been identified closely with our country’s history and heritage. White oak will always be available in our Los Angeles lumber yard if you are looking for a tough, affordable, and beautiful hardwood in Southern California. Introducing White Oak, Including Flat, Rift, and Quarter Cuts  The heartwood of white oak is light to medium brown, typically with an olive cast. Its softwood...

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The Seven Best Hardwoods for Outdoor Use

Natural wood is an excellent choice for adding warmth, texture, and beauty to your exteriors and garden. Hardwoods are generally superior materials for outdoor use. Typical outdoor hardwood applications are garden furniture, flower beds, trellises, fenceposts, house siding, and decking. The hardwood is subjected to insects, moisture, fungi, and direct sunlight in each of these applications. Timber typically requires chemical treatment to prevent decay. However, not all hardwoods have natural rot resistance that can survive the elements without chemical treatment. To ensure your choice of hardwoods can survive these conditions, especially with ground contact, select a hardwood known for having superior decay resistance.  Request an Estimate Factors You Need To Consider When Selecting Hardwoods for Your Outdoor Project Whether you...

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