Looking for the auction? Click here. Cormark International is an importer of sustainably sourced exotic woods from all over the world. We’ve just launched a brand-new community initiative in an...
Wood for Good: Creating Beauty for Charity Cormark has launched a new community initiative in an effort to raise money for charity in a unique and fun way for participating woodworkers. Cormark is...
Crafting a Canarywood Custom Ottoman Top We're pretty biased, but we think Cormark International has the opportunity to work with some of the coolest woodworkers. It's great fun when we have the...
Purple Heart wood is a worldwide favorite for many woodworkers due to its deep purple color. It's a favorite here at Cormark International too. Purple Heart's unique color and characteristics make...
Northern Stock White 2 Faces Offers Unique Grain. This hard maple stock is white on two faces, making it perfect for customers and projects where color is important. Unlike most other hardwoods, the...
Bocote Hardwood Slabs Perfect for Turning, Fine Furniture and More Bocote exotic hardwood is a beautiful wood with an interesting color and grain. Cormark is excited to have a variety of new bocote...
Woodworkers and designers prize quarter sawn hardwood for its straight grain, which makes it highly stable and also beautiful. Its distinctive look makes it an excellent option for countless design...
Live edge slabs are all over the design world right now, and it’s easy to see why. Each slab is unique and can anchor a one-of-a-kind statement piece that will bring a natural, rustic look into your...
Using Wood Pen Blanks All pen styles have a distinctive weight, feel, and look. Using wooden pen blanks can add to the unique look of your next custom turned pen. Building pens from natural figured...
Rough lumber is rarely flat or straight. Milling your own can save you some money but it will take time, equipment and a strong back. It can be beneficial to look into what milling options your distributor can offer.
Once you’ve decided to go beyond buying lumber at a home center, there’s some major differences to be aware of when buying lumber at a lumberyard or retail lumber store.
Understanding board footage is not as tough as you think. Use this simple guide to understand more about how to calculate board feet, as well as determining lumber thickness.