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CS Woods Story and Commitment to Sustainable Wood
If you’re familiar with CS Woods, you may know that we’re a multi-generational family business. Working with family may not be for everyone, but it sure is working for us! The passion for Collector’s Specialty Woods has been passed down through four generations. We each augment the caliber of CS Woods, using our unique skill sets to produce premium sustainable wood products and creating an unforgettable experience for our customers.
Woodworking and Epoxy Resin
When used in woodworking, epoxy resins help create more usable wood surfaces. It seals checking (cracks), knot holes, and other fissures and allows for a consistently level and sealed surface. Epoxy resins can also be used in larger amounts to create wide surface areas when paired with a wood selection that has more character.
Facetime with Moisture Meters
"Wet wood is worse than no wood." Kent Mace
Did you know that we will Facetime you while we run a moisture meter over the slabs you are considering purchasing? While we 100% guarantee the wood that we sell, and every piece in our open warehouse is ready to be made into your woodworking project...
NEW YEAR - NEW WOOD January 2024 Newsletter
+ Where do the woods come from?
+ Sustainable / Biophilic
+ Wenge & Khaya Mohagany
+ New Custom Quote Request Online
FAQ! Where do we get our woods? When visitors first open the door to our warehouse they are often speechless for a short period of time; then the first question is almost always...
The best will cost LESS
The kilns are full, the warehouse is TOO SMALL, and we have containers on the way, so we are dramatically lowering prices! All inventory online and in the warehouse is undergoing deep price reductions. We are excited to bring new pricing to our clientele so that the famous CS Woods quality is more accessible.
Rare CS Woods Legacy Collection Piece
Custom tables from CS Woods are made to last lifetimes, but sometimes life changes, and it is time for a new table! We custom made this table for clients in 2018. It was loved, cared for and moved to a new space, but it is time for our friends to downsize, and this table no longer fits their lifestyle.
Ready-to-Deliver Sale!
Black walnut, mango, mesquite, and hackberry are just a few of the options that we have ready for immediate installation - all available at a 15% discount until Christmas! Bring home a gift that keeps on giving and is just about the most useful and family oriented thing you can buy this holiday season ~
Why Macho is Dead
Wearing safety equipment can be a hassle. You left your eye protection at the table saw and now you are running the router, all set to go, and realize your glasses are across the room. Ear muffs are uncomfortable over your AirPods. There are loads of reasons.
Special Collection
A close friend and professional wood importer is parting with his private collection which has been stashed away for his own use over many years. With species from around the world, these hand selected single boards each have a extraordinary and incredibly rare grain pattern.
Environmental Art in Traditional Form
At CS Woods, we work almost exclusively with a raw material from nature, crafting them to be both functional and beautiful. The tree is our passion and inspiration and our relationship with trees includes honoring their ecological past and investing in their preservation as an environmental cornerstone.
Blamburger Recipe
Did you know that Kent's parents once owned a restaurant and gallery in Aspen, Colorado called Toklat? This recipe, courtesy of his mom, Isabel Mace, has been our families go to summer BBQ staple for years, and we wanted to share it with you!
From nut to table: the story of walnut trees in America
CS Woods currently carries slabs and dimensional lumber in five different types of walnuts, each with their own qualities and colors. Globally, walnut (scientific name: juglans) includes 21 species and can be found across continents from Europe to Japan...