Such a fantastic inventory of beautiful woods, high-quality finishes and tools. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Also very cute dogs.

As soon as you walk in the woods smells incredible and the people are so friendly!! I came here on a Sunday morning around 9am! My neighbor and I were so glad that staff were able to help with a list of items she needed for her studio art class at H.S.U.! Staff was more than willing to cut the various pieces of wood for her and show her different options. We even had a staff recommend smelling a beautiful purple wood that smelled like sweet and musky notes of cologne/perfume! Staff was very courteous and friendly to the point where they even suggested going to another shop since they didn't have other cheaper options for a staple gun. I am glad this is a spot I had a chance to experience b/c we felt we were supporting a local shop. The only downfall while at the counter was learning how dragonflies get caught in their building because they fly very high up into the ceiling and get caught up there. Unfortunately their windows are not opened and sadly I forgot to ask if that is even an option. read more

Almquist Lumber - Building Supplies Near Me - Arcata, California

The premiere exotic forest products supplier in Humboldt county. A great selection of hardwoods and exotics, sheet veneers, dimensional lumber, redwood slabs and burls. Where other lumber yards stop this place is just getting started in terms of quality and selection of lumber and forest products. The finest selection of dimensional lumber around. Fine woods for cabinetry, furniture and other high end woodworking project where "ordinary" lumberyard choices just wont do. May not be cheap, but then again you definitely get what you pay for here. By far one of the most impressive lumber yards under roof in the Pacific Northwest. An unbelievable selection of forest products along with great service and a friendly knowledgeable staff, this place is a great resource and well worth a visit. 4.5 Stars - rounded up for the great selection of products 00523 read more

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Great place for lumber needs including decorative moldings, if they don't stock it in the store it can be ordered and received in a very short amount of time. The staff is always helpful and cashiers are available for a efficient check out. Plenty of parking available and convenient at the front of the store. read more

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Amazing lumber selections at fair prices. Santa rosa for example had more expensive prices on their lumber. The Staff all know what they're talking about and if you take the time to listen you may just learn something. I've spent a lot of money there for my furniture making business and I'll continue to do so. There is no better place when I think of a specialty lumber yard. They also have great local hardwoods. Hands off the madrone. That's mine!!! They also carry decent general construction lumber too and have many tools and finishing products that you can't find elsewhere locally. read more

I have not been here for a while but for the serious wood worker this place is paradise. They have knowledgeable friendly staff, professional tools and an amazing variety of lumber. Included is nearly anything you might need to build or repair a wooden boat. One time I dropped in on a boat building class and was able to try out a new electric sander that was outstanding. I cannot remember the brand but I do recall it was top of the line. The fact that they allowed me to participate in a class that had been going on for months was amazing enough but also accepting me and encouraging may participation was extrordinary. Check them out. You will be amazed. Just remembered the sander brand was Festool--as I said, top of the line tools. read more

John is totally the opposite of a total ass hat! He was so helpful and knowledgeable of his wood!!!! Recommend finding him when you are at Almquist lumber. read more

Almquist has a great staff, high quality tools, a great selection of wood and supplies.

Daniel m ... you r an idiot !!! Stay away from the wood ! It's a f*cking lumber yard !!! And one of the best in the entire country!!! What do you want ?!?! Cordiality, catering, ... its not their fault you are too much of an idiot to know the difference in the products you choose ... if the people there were educated enough in carpentry they wouldn't be working at a lumber yard ... they would be carpenters ... why don't you come over to my place and I'll spray paint some dog poop with gold paint and sell it to you as gold nugget !!! You should be educated enough to know what your purchasing... unbelievable!!! read more

Always friendly helpful people ! Every time that I have gone there! They also always have what I need! The best wood i have ever seen from fire wood or wood for building, supplies and lots more the best advice and good prices. You will miss out on a good thing if you don't come and check it out for yourself! read more

haha no reviews yet because woodworkers dont go on computers! I frequent this place and most often find the staff helpful and freindly. Great selection of local and exotic woods to peruse and a store with specialty woodworking products. If you like grain this is your spot read more

Cool lumber yard and store. At first I was frustrated by the lack of service but once you have spent $5000 there they will start to remember who you are. Amazing selection of moldings, hardwoods, and exotic lumber that you cannot find anywhere else around here. There is also a misconception in the community that their prices are high -- this is not always true and often I have found that they have lower prices than other lumber yards in the area. I almost didn't bother to check out their hardwood flooring because I figured it would be too expensive -- I was shocked to find out how reasonable the prices were for the Mullican hardwood floors and for the quality of the product, I feel that nothing else can come close. I also highly recommend their Rodda paints -- why use two coats of cheap paints when you could use one coat of a really good paint? Most people have not heard of this brand, however, I have used it on bare wood and also the deck paint and it if far superior to anything else I have used -- best paint secret I know! read more

well some woodworkers do. this store is great. if you don't love wood before shopping here, you will as soon as you look around. amazing stock and the best prices in the country. very helpful staff as well. always have fine wood items for sale as well as the raw materials. very dog friendly, your best friend will love shopping here, plenty of great woodsy smells. read more

Absolutely the best! If you need a tool, any type of lumber for any project from trim to cabinet to built in to picture frame... what ever Pinterest can invent, they can supply. Very reasonable prices even better is great, very helpful service. Great team! Well worth the visit for any project involving wood working. read more