Crosscut Hardwoods

What Crosscut Hardwoods does

Crosscut Hardwoods is a privately held specialty lumber and woodworking materials retailer founded in 1991 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, operating under the registered trademark 'THE WOODWORKERS' CANDY STORE! ®'. The company stocks more than 50 hardwood species and more than 20 plywood species, spanning domestic species (Alder, Ash, Cherry, Hard Maple, Walnut, etc.) and exotics (Bubinga, Ipe, Sapele, Teak, Zebrawood), plus 100+ special-order veneers. Core product categories include hardwood lumber (4/4 through 16/4 thicknesses in flatsawn, quartersawn, and rift cuts), hardwood plywood (cabinet grade, Baltic Birch, ApplePly, prefinished, marine grade to BS-1088/BS-6566, MDF, melamine), butcher block countertops from John Boos (Maple, Cherry, Walnut) plus PaperStone composite countertops, and tropical hardwood decking (Ipe, Massaranduba, Fijian Mahogany, Meranti) with associated fasteners and finishes. The company has also built out dedicated CNC-compatible material and Homasote sound-board product lines, and stocks complementary woodworking brands (Festool, Freud, Osmo, Penofin, DeckWise, System Three).

The business operates exclusively through direct retail distribution: four Pacific Northwest showrooms (Portland OR, Seattle WA, Eugene OR, and Woodinville WA which is opening), local delivery with hand unloading and stacking, freight shipping for projects outside the delivery range, and a website-based decking quote system. Customer segments are horizontal and include professional furniture and cabinet makers, CNC and laser-cutting operators (entry-level through production shops), deck builders and contractors, boat builders requiring marine-grade materials, and residential homeowners undertaking kitchen or DIY projects. Pricing is unit-based, pay-as-you-go, and not publicly disclosed; customers are directed to call or submit a quote request for current market pricing. Marketing channels are limited to the company website, physical storefront presence, and referral/word-of-mouth from professional woodworkers — there is no formal digital marketing, no app, no public e-commerce checkout, and no AI/ML-enabled features. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Crosscut Hardwoods

Legal name

Crosscut Hardwoods

Website

https://crosscuthardwoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Crosscut Hardwoods is a privately held Pacific Northwest specialty lumber retailer stocking 50+ hardwood species, 20+ plywood species, butcher block and PaperStone countertops, marine-grade plywood, and tropical hardwood decking across four retail showrooms serving woodworkers, CNC operators, deck builders, boat builders, and homeowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hardwood Lumber & Plywood Retail

NAICS

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (423310), Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAMAIAB

Hardwood Lumber Distribution & Trading

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Paper & Forest Products/Forest Products Distribution & Trading

SECONDARYCRAIAGAB

Hardwood Flooring Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Flooring & Tile Retail

SECONDARYIMADADAI

Wood Flooring & Wood Veneer Products

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Timber, Lumber & Engineered Wood Products

Keywords

• Hardwood lumber retail
• Hardwood plywood supply
• Tropical decking materials
• Butcher block countertops
• Marine plywood supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Eugene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardwood Lumber Sales: Retail sales of domestic and exotic hardwood lumber in various thicknesses (4/4 through 16/4), cuts (flatsawn, quartersawn, rift), and grades (FAS, Common, Superior, Cabinet). Includes rough lumber, surfaced lumber, and dimensional pre-milled stock.
2. Plywood Sales: Sales of hardwood plywood including cabinet grade, prefinished, marine grade, multi-ply (Baltic Birch, ApplePly), and specialty veneers. Sheet sizes typically 4x8 with various thicknesses and grades.
3. Butcher Block Countertops: Sales of prefinished hardwood countertops (Maple, Cherry, Walnut) manufactured by John Boos, available in various depths (25", 30", 36", 42") and lengths. Also offers PaperStone composite countertops and custom countertop fabrication from any hardwood species in stock.
4. Hardwood Decking: Sales of tropical hardwood decking including Ipe, Massaranduba, Fijian Mahogany, and Meranti. Offers various sizes and finishes, along with fastening systems and deck finishing products.
5. Woodworking Supplies and Accessories: Sales of complementary products including deck finishes (Penofin, Ipe Oil, Osmo), cleaners, fasteners (stainless steel screws, Ipe Clips, Pro-plug systems), Tite Joint countertop fasteners, and finishing products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Crosscut Hardwoods is a specialty retailer of domestic and exotic hardwood lumber, hardwood plywood (cabinet, marine, multi-ply, prefinished, melamine, MDF), tropical hardwood decking, butcher block and PaperStone countertops, hardwood veneer, CNC-compatible materials, and complementary woodworking supplies (finishes, fasteners, tools, accessories). The company sells these products across four Pacific Northwest retail showrooms (Portland, Seattle, Eugene, Woodinville) with local delivery, freight shipping, and website-based quote requests for decking projects.

Product overview

Crosscut Hardwoods is a specialty lumber and woodworking materials retailer operating under the tagline 'THE WOODWORKERS' CANDY STORE!' with four Pacific Northwest locations. Their core product portfolio centers on premium hardwoods organized into five main categories: (1) Hardwood Decking featuring exotic species like Ipe, Massaranduba, Fijian Mahogany, and Meranti with associated fasteners and finishing products; (2) Butcher Block Countertops including Maple, Cherry, and Walnut from John Boos plus Paperstone sustainable composite; (3) Hardwood Lumber offering 50+ domestic and exotic species in various thicknesses from 4/4 to 16/4; (4) Hardwood Plywood including cabinet-grade, marine-grade (BS-1088), Baltic Birch, ApplePly, prefinished, melamine, and MDF/particleboard; and (5) Specialty products including hardwood veneer, CNC-compatible materials, thick stock/slabs, and dimensional pre-milled lumber. The company also stocks finishing products (Penofin, Ipe Oil, Osmo), fasteners (Ipe Clip, Smart Bit), countertop care products, Homasote sound board, and tools/brands from System Three, Festool, and Freud. They stock over 50 hardwood species and 20 plywood species with delivery services available across the Pacific Northwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hardwood Lumber (50+ Species) Over 50 species of domestic and exotic hardwood lumber in stock, in thicknesses from 4/4 through 16/4, available rough, surfaced, or as dimensional pre-milled stock. Domestic species include Alder, Ash, Birch, Cherry, Hickory, Maple, Oak, Poplar, Walnut, Douglas Fir, and Western Red Cedar; exotics include Bubinga, Canarywood, Jatoba, Mahogany, Padouk, Purpleheart, Sapele, Teak, and Zebrawood. Sold via four Pacific Northwest showrooms. Targeted at professional woodworkers, cabinetmakers, millwork shops, and DIY homeowners.
• Hardwood Plywood Cabinet-grade hardwood plywood in multiple species (Alder, Ash, Beech, Birch, Cherry, Maple, Red Oak, White Oak, Walnut, Sapele, etc.), plus prefinished plywood, melamine panels, MDF/particleboard, and specialty sheets. Available in 4x8 sheets with various thicknesses. Targeted at cabinetmakers, furniture builders, and architectural millwork shops.
• Marine Plywood BS-1088 and BS-6566 rated marine plywood including Joubert Okoume (lightweight, void-free), Hydrotek (Keruing faces with Meranti core, high ply count), and Aquatek (above-waterline use). Stocked in 4mm–18mm thicknesses in 4x8 sheets. Targeted at professional and hobbyist boat builders requiring standards-compliant marine panels.
• Hardwood Decking Tropical hardwood decking including Ipe, Massaranduba, Meranti, and Fijian Mahogany, stocked in 1x4, 1x6, and 5/4x6 dimensions. Targeted at deck builders, contractors, and homeowners building residential or commercial hardwood decks and boardwalks; paired with compatible fastening systems and finishes.
• Hardwood Countertops (Maple, Cherry, Walnut) Pre-finished solid wood butcher block countertops manufactured by John Boos, available in Maple, Cherry, and Walnut in 25", 30", 36", and 42" depths and lengths up to 144", finished with Varnique semi-gloss coating for food service use. Targeted at residential homeowners and kitchen remodelers.
• PaperStone Composite Countertops Sustainable composite countertop material made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper and non-petroleum based phenolic resins; VOC-free, NSF food-safe certified, available in colors including Slate, Leather, Onyx, and Mocha, in 30" or 60" widths, 8'-12' lengths, and 1/8" – 1-1/4" thicknesses. Targeted at homeowners and commercial specifiers seeking sustainable, food-safe countertop surfaces.
• Hardwood Veneer Paper-backed hardwood veneer sheets in 2'x2', 2'x8', and 4'x8' sizes, available in Paper Backed (PB) and Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) formats. Stocking species include Cherry, Khaya, Maple, Purpleheart, Red Oak, Teak, Walnut, White Oak, Ash, and Beech; over 100 additional species available on custom order. Targeted at cabinetmakers, furniture builders, and architectural millwork shops.
• CNC Material Curated hardwood selection optimized for CNC routing and laser cutting, including domestic species (Alder, Birch, Cherry, Hickory, Maple, Oak, Walnut) and exotics (Black Limba, Bubinga, Canarywood, Purpleheart, Sapele, Spanish Cedar, Teak), plus MDF, Russian Birch, cabinet plywood, and laser-compatible Birch Plywood with MDF Core. Targeted at CNC and laser-cutting operators from hobbyists to production shops.
• Multi-Ply / ApplePly / Baltic Birch Plywood Premium multiply hardwood plywood including ApplePly (Maple veneer face, 1/4"–3/4", various grades) and Baltic Birch BB/BB grade (1/4"–1" in 4x8 and 5x5 sheets with ply counts up to 18-ply). Targeted at cabinetmakers, drawer box builders, and furniture makers requiring multi-ply construction.
• Thick Stock & Slabs Thick stock lumber in 12/4 (3") and 16/4 (4") random width and length hardwood boards, including domestic species (Alder, Ash, Cherry, Eastern Maple, Walnut, White Oak, Western Red Cedar, Coastal Redwood) and exotics (Sapele 12/4, Khaya Mahogany 12/4 & 16/4, Philippine Mahogany 12/4, Bubinga slabs). Targeted at furniture makers, table builders, and millwork shops needing thick stock for tabletops, posts, and large components.
• Dimensional Hardwoods Pre-milled dimensional hardwood in species including Alder, Birch, Beech, Cherry, Poplar, Red Oak, Walnut, Ash, Eastern Hard Maple, Hickory, Sapele, White Oak, Douglas Fir, and CVG Hemlock, available in 1x2 through 2x12 sizes in various lengths. Targeted at cabinetmakers, furniture builders, and trim/millwork shops needing ready-to-use dimensional lumber.
• Homasote Sound Board Homasote 440 Sound Barrier and Cork panel products for sound control in floors, ceilings, roofs, and walls, also used for decorative/tackable panels, hobby applications (model trains, sign boards), and floor protection. Stocked in 1/2" x 4x8 sheets. Targeted at builders, contractors, and hobbyists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Next-day delivery available on in-stock items
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• John BooscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerJohn Boos manufactures prefinished Maple, Cherry, and Walnut butcher block countertops sold by Crosscut Hardwoods. Crosscut stocks John Boos countertops in various sizes (25", 30", 36", 42" depths) with Varnique semi-gloss finish. Relationship is Core as countertops represent a primary product category.
• Joubert (Okoume Marine Plywood)coreTechnology or IntegrationJoubert manufactures Okoume marine plywood to BS-1088 standard, supplied to Crosscut Hardwoods. Okoume is described as virtually void-free with ideal strength and durability-to-weight ratio for wooden boat building.
• System Three EpoxyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrosscut Hardwoods stocks System Three Epoxy products as part of their woodworking supplies and accessories category.
• FestoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrosscut Hardwoods stocks Festool power tools and accessories as part of their woodworking supplies and accessories category.
• Freud ToolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrosscut Hardwoods stocks Freud blades and router bits as part of their woodworking supplies and accessories category.
• Osmo FinishminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrosscut Hardwoods stocks Osmo wood finishes including Polyx-Oil and Top Oil. Osmo products are described as durable, eco-friendly finishes made from natural oils and waxes, conforming to European safety standards.
• DeckWiseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrosscut Hardwoods stocks DeckWise products including Ipe Oil deck finish, Hardwood Cleaner, Brightener, Ipe Clips hidden fasteners, and Pro-plug systems for deck installation.
• PenofinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrosscut Hardwoods stocks Penofin hardwood formula deck oil with ultraviolet protection and Penofin deck cleaner products for deck maintenance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Northland Forest Products: Vermont-based hardwood lumber and plywood retailer with broad kiln-dried hardwood inventory, serving cabinet makers, woodworkers, and DIY customers similar to Crosscut's segments.
• Hearne Hardwoods: Pennsylvania-based specialty hardwood retailer with deep inventory of exotic and figured hardwoods, directly comparable to Crosscut's exotic species range and woodworker-focused customer base.
• Woodworkers Source: Phoenix-based hardwood retailer operating physical stores and a strong online sales channel, serving the same woodworker, cabinet maker, and DIY customer segments with similar hardwood lumber and plywood inventories.
• Advantage Lumber: Direct-to-consumer hardwood decking and lumber retailer with strong e-commerce presence, overlapping significantly with Crosscut's tropical hardwood decking category (Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood).
• Bell Forest Products: Online-direct hardwood lumber retailer specializing in figured and exotic woods, serving the same hobbyist and professional woodworker segments with a national shipping model.
• MacBeath Hardwood: California-based hardwood and plywood retailer with multiple West Coast locations, directly comparable to Crosscut in product range (lumber, plywood, veneer, decking) and customer base of woodworkers, cabinet makers, and contractors.

Emerging players

• Forest 2 Home: Online-direct hardwood lumber retailer with transparent pricing and national shipping, representing the digital-native competitive model that contrasts with Crosscut's physical-retail-centric approach.

Regional players

• Gilmer Wood Company: Portland, Oregon-based hardwood and exotic wood retailer in the same Pacific Northwest geography as Crosscut, with overlapping species inventory and woodworker customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Woodcraft: National retail chain selling woodworking tools, supplies, and select lumber to hobbyists and professionals — comparable customer base to Crosscut, though Woodcraft's SKU breadth is far larger and primarily tool/accessory focused.
• J. Gibson McIlvain Company: Established Maryland-based lumber wholesaler specializing in hardwood, decking, and marine-grade lumber with national distribution, comparable to Crosscut's product mix but at wholesale scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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