Good pricing, friendly, knowledgeable customer service. Highly recommend. Excellent selection of lumber and router bits. read more

Great place with good hardwood selection. Many exotics and other hardwoods. Staff is helpful too!

We always buy out our molding and trim, as well as exotic wood from here. Great place

The staff at real lumber is incredible, really helpful !The prices are great, for hardwoods, sheet goods and cabinetry hardware! read more

Reel Lumber Service - Entrance off of Chicago Ave. in Riverside - Building Supplies Near Me - Riverside, California

Just be careful when they measure board feet. Not quite sure they passed math A. Seemed like the guy was just making shit up. Measure whatever you're buying first and mark it on the board before you bring it up to the counter. Myself, I'm going to start giving my money to Ganahl Lumber in Corona from now on. They seem to have more honest employees. read more

After seeing such mixed reviews, I was hesitant especially because I'm a beginner woodworker. I didn't want to be dismissed because most woodworkers are males. But my mentor (John DeLaRosa) really recommended this shop because of their options in hard wood AND HE WAS RIGHT!! REEL is totally like a candy shop for woodworkers of any level! They had the Purple Heart that I've been excited about. AND SO MANY MORE OPTIONS!! I mean, while I was waiting for them to cut the wood I wanted, I started looking around the discount pile and found two pretty pieces I can either cut up and make or just sand down and oil. These pieces could be cutting boards or display boards. The diversity and opportunities available to me from these two wood pieces was so freeing! Perhaps it was my first time so I didn't understand the signage but there were helpful people around to really guide me to the right location for the wood I wanted to find. also, they got the Good Stuff oil. I tried it for the first time off their recommendation and I have not regretted it yet. I'm excited to go back, but more wood, and try some more projects! Did I mention they were extremely affordable? not just to contractors, but to indies like me. read more

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I purchased lumber for the first time from this place very recently. I got advice from a few other woodworkers and I took a chance. Great selection. The prices were very fair considering the market at this time. It smells amazing in there. The workers are helpful if you have questions. If not, they leave you alone and let you do your thing. This is not Home Depot, so don't get mad if an associate isn't hounding you and asking if you're good. Will always buy my hardwoods and exotic lumber from here from now on. read more

Reel Lumber Service - Made this table with walnut from reel lumber - Building Supplies Near Me - Riverside, California

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Very bad customer service. Three young guys working at the counter only spoke when spoken to and forced me to buy the type of lumber they wanted me to buy not what I was interested in. I'm starting woodworking lessons and this is definitely the last time I shop here. Perhaps they're good for people who know what they want and don't need to talk to anyone except the check out but for anything else this is not your place. Also it looks like the owner only responds to positive reviews so I don't expect anything to change. Notice the customer service problem has been around awhile and nothing from the owner. Seriously, if you don't already have a relationship drive the extra few miles. read more

Absolutely fantastic customer service and products. Their lumber is gorgeous. I provided the sales assistant a list of need materials as well as the plans for what I was making. He made some recommendations on the type of wood for what I was trying to make it was great. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Reel Lumber Service - Semi-finished product; finished only with food-grade mineral oil and beeswax. - Building Supplies Near Me - Riverside, California

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Amazing hardwood and exotic wood shop. Came in green and left with some great info about how to pick the right wood. This is home base for all my future wood projects. Thank you Tom for taking the time to explain things to me. read more

Reel Lumber Service - Ripped 1x3s and 1x2s - Building Supplies Near Me - Riverside, California

I was recently planning a multi stop shopping trip on Google maps and Reel Lumber was one of the stops on my list. Being an avid woodworker and having been shopping at the Reel Lumber Riverside store for 20+ years I realized that I have never given then an online review. Like I mentioned I am an avid wood worker ,I've done 4 kitchen remodels and a couple of garage remodels over the years building all the cabinets including hardware (drawer slides and hinges) from Reels's reasonably priced quality products . The big box stores are pale in comparison to Reels product lines. You can actually buy straight flat lumber at Reel, something that is near impossible at the big box stores! Their hardware is equally as good with quality hinges and drawer slides at much better prices than the other guys. Their rough lumber selection is amazing , from alder to hickory to zebra wood and almost every thing in between! They usually carry most in various thicknesses and if you don't see it just ask . I think moldings are really their claim to fame as they carry an amazing selection of profiles in all the popular woods. I like to make furniture and recently made a complete bedroom set for my mountain home in Lake Arrowhead out of a knotty alder I found at Reel. Tom the manager at Reel Riverside is my go to guy on projects as I would compare him to Norm Abrams of New Yankee workshop. If I'm stuck on how to do something he always seems to have ideas he's willing to share. I would call Reel a gourmet lumber yard as I would call Rockler a gourmet hardware store and both are on my list when I do projects. read more

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Excellent service and amazing woods! The guys are always helpful and there are so many hard woods it's amazing ! Keep up the great work Reel lumber crew and thanks Bernard for all the help and knowledge ! read more

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Very knowledgeable staff, I am still getting used to the pricing metrics since this is my first time purchasing really nice wood for projects, they have a huge assortment of exotic woods and each staff member is willing to help you and talk to you about your needs. A great experience and will be using them for my primary premium lumber needs. read more

Michael was very helpful! If it wasn't for him I would have walked out empty handed. He went over and above and found me something that worked for what I was trying to accomplish. This place isn't as big as others but it's exactly what I needed today. read more

After finding Reel, I will never buy lumber from a big box store again. I suggest following them on social media. Right now, its hard to get wood. Everywhere is sold out. They announce new drops on social media which has led me to some gorgeous pieces. The team is helpful and happy to answer any questions. I will definitely be going back. read more

We have some extremely tall baseboards and some got damaged in the flood in the house, they were able to locate manufacturer and replace we need to read more

Very knowledgeable. Great selection. Made a cutting board, should be in our family forever! Purple Heart and walnut. read more

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Real good selection and amazing customer support. Wish they had a handful of other species, but no real complaints. I've been shopping here for a couple of years now off of a recommendation, and will continue as long as I live in the area. Thank you Reel Lumber read more

Came here cuz the lumber place in Ontario has super rude customer service associates. The rep here was super friendly and knowledgeable. Also paid half the price I was going to at the other place. read more

Is a great company good people lotta knowledge very helpful when it comes to loading your materials and great price

It's small, but has what you might need. Staff is helpful and friendly. The restroom is male/female, with one toilet and always stinky and dirty. I've seen the same skid mark in the toilet for 3 weeks now. At least there is a door, the reel lumber in Anaheim has no doors over the toilets. For a company that sells plywood, how hard it is to screw on a couple hinges for the privacy of their customers. But if you don't mind crapping in front of total strangers, then Reel Lumber in Anaheim is your st read more

This is the place to go for exotic woods and hardwoods. Rockler is for wimps and ninnies. If you need an 1/8" piece of Coco Bolo or Purpleheart, then Rockler may suffice, but if you need a 20' BEAM of wonderful wood, then head to Reel Lumber. It is basically a dark and dingy warehouse full of very beautiful and very expensive wood. And you can buy as much as you like. I guarantee that you will find a kind of wood that you have never heard of in this place. Try it. They also have huge rolls of exotic veneers, so if you are wanting to face all of your cabinets in Zebrawood, head their way. The staff is a bit standoffish at first, but they warm up and get talking after a bit. Try talking about what their most expensive wood is and they should loosen up (I think it was Tulip Wood?) although they still won't be too helpful. These guys sell a lot of wholesale, so they are not huge on customer service, especially to the customer coming in wanting 2 board/feet of something rather than their usual 2000 board/feet. There are no prices on the boards on the floor, so you basically find a piece you like, take it up front (I know, it is a pain to take up a 20' beam of Walnut Wood) and they will give you a price and cut it down for you if want a piece smaller than 20'. They price the wood by the board/foot. You'll have to ask them how much of the particular piece you are holding that will amount to. They have some limited finishing products, but may have what you are looking for. They also have exotic and hardwood trim if you need some Cherry crown molding. There is parking BEHIND the building, so don't be afraid if you just see a large warehouse with only a busy road to park on. Go down the alley to the south of the building and park in their parking spots. Fun place if you enjoy woodworking. Boring place if you do not. I do. read more

Love the lumber here. Hate the customer service. As a homeowner, I have had to go here to pick up stuff for various contractors working on my house. Every time- without exception- the staff is condescending and rude. They must believe only contractors go there. Be forewarned- the products are great. The staff- terrible. If there was another place in town- I'd go there. Maybe they figure they are the only ones around so they don't have to be courteous. read more

Great quality lumber at reasonable prices. We come here for stain-grade wood for home restoration and woodworking projects

Why would a company allow such miserable customer service. I walked around for 30 mins and tried to get some help. No way. Spent my money somewhere else. They should fire everyone on the floor and start from scratch. read more

This place could have great potential but their customer service is horrible!!! My friend and I walked into the yard supper excited yet the two guys that are on the shift simply looked at us and turned around. They never asked if we needed any help or had any questions. We also asked for prices and they simply said they're all in the system. Debating whether to go back. read more

Great service and great prices. As a hobbyist, I have been buying wood from Home Depot, Lowe's, and (for the fancier things) Rockler. Those places still have their own purposes, but I'll be coming back to Reel for all of my future project. read more

Super rude sales person by the name Tom!! I don't recommend this company. I went to this company back November for some baseboard for a kitchen a very nice young man told me that he can get me the product and to come back when I was ready to order it. I went there today and this man name Tom was so very rude from the time I step into the business. He wanted to argue with me telling me that I didn't talk to anyone there about this product when I was just there in November. I was referred to this company by a sales person at Home Depot who stated this company was the place to go for hard to find products. This man Tom didn't even try to help me look or where to find out where I can find it. They obviously don't need or want the business!! Especially the way things are going on now.. read more

Top quality Excellent place for a real woodworker, great service knowledgeable staff , I felt like a kid in a candy store experience.

Nice place for specialty woods like exotic hardwoods and vast supply of interesting molding. Limited ripping services but very knowledgeable staff that are willing to help. read more

I do scroll saw work and intarsia for a hobby and this place has a massive selection of the types of wood i use every day. They also will cut my ply wood for me for a buck and that's pretty sweet. Their service is total sh!t though. Their younger employees don't have a clue about how to be friendly or inquisitive to really understand their customers and I would suspect this hurts their business. Go for the wood and stay for the service would be a good slogan but it just isn't true. Go for the wood and then find any good pieces yourself, carry it to the counter yourself, haul it out to the car yourself, etc etc etc. Get to work on this Reel lumber! read more

I called them up because I want framing lumber; they don't do construction lumber, just hardwoods and related.

Reel Lumber is not only a place for contractors. There are times when the employees do get busy and they do so because the lumber are all great quality and cheaper than the other local lumber yards. I teach woodworking in Corona at The Corona Heritage Park and I send all my students there for their solid hardwoods and plywood goods. Tom, the manager at Reel, have always made the shopping experience for all new woodworking students a good one for years. If your experience is less than what you hoped for then speak up while you are there. By the way, Larry E's statement...everybody do usually carry out their own lumber. The employees does help customers with lumber and large sheets of plywood. Just mention it at the desk when you are paying for it and they will help. read more

I have been coming here for 15 years as a contractor ( Thomas Remodeling) and a furniture maker . Eddie and Bernard are extremely helpful and knowledable . Great selection of moldings and hardwoods. I recommend to home owners , contractors and especially cabinet makers . read more

Staff was very helpful and prices are reasonable. If you need wood, this is your place. Thank you.

They had what I needed, a Red Oak Handrail with plenty of select on lengths. They were appreciative of my stopping buy too. Very clean environment for a lumber yard!! Had to make a couple u turns to finally figure out how to park in the back. read more

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. We will be coming back many times in the future for wood projects with my son, my husband, and my father-in-law. Everything you need is right here! read more

Read the reviews about their customer service, but me and my wife wanted to look and get some ideas about our kitchen remodel project. We could not have been more impressed with their level of customer service. My wife asked a lot of questions and the store employee (Heath) was outstanding....... He was patient and knowledgeable! We will be buying all of our wood products from here and we are telling our friends and family about their products. read more

I have been happy every time I have been here. I purchased Maple slabs first time, everything was great. I returned a week ago and Received help from Tom, nice man. Tom is looking for some White Oak for my next project and will call when he gets it in Store. read more

I can't argue some of the reviews regarding the absence of "friendly service" but once you get to know these guys they are just fine! Just an old school gruff attitude like all hardware store personnel had back in the day. So pull on your big boy panties, know what it is you want and go on down. They are very helpful once you let 'em know you are in control....:) read more