Business Details
Premium Exotic Wood for Woodworking Projects
Bell Forest Products has been a trusted provider of premium exotic wood species since our founding in Northern Michigan. Located in the heart of Birdseye Maple Country, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to deliver high-quality lumber to woodworkers worldwide. Our team visits local log bids weekly to hand-select the finest Birdseye Maple and Curly Maple logs, which we process in our state-of-the-art sawmill and dehumidification kilns. With over 100 exotic wood species available, we cater to diverse woodworking needsfrom hobbyists to professional manufacturers.Our expertise in custom milling and wholesale distribution ensures competitive pricing and reliable service for both small projects and large-scale orders. Committed to sustainability, we maintain responsible forestry practices while offering educational resources to empower our customers. Backed by decades of industry experience and customer testimonials praising our exceptional quality and service, we stand as a leader in the exotic wood market.
Services
Exotic Wood Sales
Custom Milling
Wholesale Lumber
Woodworking Projects
Hardwood Flooring
Gift Cards
Wood Samples
Closeout Deals
International Shipping
Woodworking Education
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 exotic wood species for diverse woodworking needs.
- Our wood is sustainably sourced and kiln-dried for optimal quality.
- We provide custom milling services for specialized project requirements.
- Our team has decades of experience in exotic wood selection and processing.
- We guarantee secure packaging and reliable shipping for all orders.
What people say
Best I've ever seen
Completely blown away
Outstanding service
Impeccable packaging
Incredible selection
Services
Exotic Wood Sales
We offer over 100 exotic wood species for woodworking projects. Our inventory includes Birdseye Maple, Curly Maple, and rare tropical hardwoods. Each piece is kiln-dried and graded for quality. Woodworkers worldwide trust our selection for both small projects and large-scale production needs.
Custom Milling
Our full-service sawmill handles custom milling requests for specialty projects. We process logs into lumber with precise dimensions for furniture makers and manufacturers. This service includes dehumidification kiln drying to ensure optimal moisture content for woodworking applications.
Wholesale Distribution
We supply exotic lumber to retailers and manufacturers in bulk quantities. Our wholesale service includes freight shipping options and competitive pricing for large volume orders. Regular customers benefit from dedicated account support and inventory management assistance.
Woodworking Projects
We provide pre-packaged woodworking kits with all necessary materials. These include cutting board strips, pen blanks, and guitar body blanks. Each kit contains detailed instructions and precisely cut components for specific woodworking projects.
International Shipping
Our logistics network handles international wood shipments to customers worldwide. We manage customs documentation and compliance for exotic wood exports. This service ensures proper packaging and tracking for safe delivery of wood products across borders.
Questions
What exotic wood species do you offer?
We carry over 100 exotic wood species including Birdseye Maple, Curly Maple, African Blackwood, and Zebrawood for woodworking projects.
Do you provide custom wood milling services?
Yes, we offer custom milling services for specialty projects using our on-site sawmill and kiln facilities.
What woodworking project materials are available?
We sell pre-packaged kits with cutting board strips, pen blanks, and instrument components for various woodworking applications.
How do you ensure wood quality?
Our wood undergoes kiln drying and quality inspection to meet industry standards for moisture content and structural integrity.
What shipping options are available?
We offer domestic and international shipping with secure packaging for all wood products and custom orders.
Reviews (7)
Mike Coates
Mar 01, 2022
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Ordered 5 scales and 5 blocks for knife making and the wood was quite unprotected in shipping package. Chips and dents on every single piece of wood. Thought it was from shipping but there are defects on sections that were touching flat against other flat sections. Its disappointing that they would send me pieces with defects but it might be enough to sand through, though my red palm scales are useless due to way too many defects. Looking for quality pieces of wood so I can make quality products, for that reason I will hesitate before ordering from this company again.
Rowyn Hagen
Jan 29, 2022
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What a amazing wood shop, I felt like a kid in a candy store looking at all the amazing wood they have. The staff were all super friendly and helpful and their prices were totally reasonable
John Pino
Jan 24, 2022
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Recently purchased some materials from Bell Forest. The fretboard I purchased was a little too twisted to use. I called Bell Forest and they imimmediately replaced it. Qualitservi
Brad Harris
Dec 17, 2021
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Made my first knife ever and got purple heart for the scale it came it great shape and quickly and was super affordable. Will definitely be ordering for them again.
David Winston
May 02, 2021
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Ordered from Bell Forest recently and had a great experience. The item was delivered quickly and was exactly as ordered. I also contacted them with a general question and their response was swift and informative. Bell Forest Products will certainly be getting my business again.
Robert McGarry
Mar 22, 2021
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Ok, I am new to doing business with Bell. However, my second ever order has a mix up. An expensive piece for a cheap piece. I look for contact information and all I can find is a phone number for sales. No email, no contact besides sales? It's not like $250 is a huge fortune, but it's not nothing. I was hoping to find a decent retailer, and they believe they can take advantage of me. I don't like that one bit.
Allyn Barnes
Feb 03, 2021
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Ive had more problems trying to purchase from this website than any other. (Banking issues) Thanks to Eric, ive gotten a LOT more help from him than from the numerous people i talked to at my bank. I will most definately be ordering again, and i havent even received my first order yet. I have and will continue to reccomend this place to every one. Gorgeous looking wood, great customer service, good prices & ships worldwide what more could you ask for. OMG. Got my order. It looks a WHOLE lot better than i thought it would. Outstanding service, reasonable prices and the quick shipping have made me place another order already.
