I work for a design company, and we sourced a large walnut slab here for a client of ours to be made into a dining table. We contacted Made Lumber and thought everything was going smoothly, until our fabricator noticed after the slab was planed that it was in fact warped at one end. We investigated for a long time trying to figure out the cause- did our fabricator mess up? Did the wood have too much moisture in it? Was it planed incorrectly? After talking with our fabricator, Made Lumber, and the planer, we found out that the slab was originally warped, or had a "twist" to it, and had left Made Lumber that way. They even had a photo of it on its way to our fabricator (which was sent later), and you can clearly see the warp. Before it was planed, Made Lumber recommended us to a planer they use often who had a CNC, but our slab was too big for this machine, so instead they recommended another place that had a wide belt sander that would fit our slab. There was no mention that the slab had a twist this entire time. We took it to the place with the wide belt sander and from there it went to our fabricator, who noticed the warp. Now, Made Lumber refuses to reimburse us in any way or take any sort of responsibility for the warp, or "twist". First they blamed the wide belt sander they recommended, saying it wasn't planed correctly. Then, they said it's our fault because we didn't use the CNC (which wouldn't fit our slab) because this apparently "would have taken out the twist," although other carpenters have begged to differ on this point. If Made Lumber knew our slab had a twist (which they did), and thought that only a CNC would have gotten it out (debatable), then it would have been honorable for them to mention before we purchased it and say "hey, this slab has a twist, and the wide belt sander that we recommended won't get this twist out" but they didn't. We now are down $6000 on a slab that can't be used for our client, and it can't be re-planed because it would be too thin. Needless to say, we will not be sourcing from them or recommending them. read more

Made Lumber Supply - Slab does not lay flat. Has a "twist" (or is warped). - Building Supplies Near Me - San Diego, California

Had an excellent experience with Made Lumber. When I came in to look they had a nice selection of slabs and were way more reasonably priced than a lot of other places I'd checked. In particular, they had some beautiful walnut slabs. I wanted to create a coffee table, and I found the perfect slab, a figured maple. Nate offered to finish it for me, which was perfect since I wouldn't have done it justice myself. He also talked me out of staining it, which was absolutely the right call. Honestly, looking at it now I can't believe I ever considered it. It came out so beautiful, I can't help but to keep staring at it. It's gorgeous, like a work of art. The pictures really do not do it justice. It's going to look amazing in my new living room. I could not be happier with my experience and the finished product. Highly recommend Made Lumber! read more

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This place is AMAZING!! My boyfriend discovered it while searching for quality wood for a few DIY projects, including a low table for his new office. It turned out beautiful! Brian was super helpful with any questions we had. They also made one of a kind, custom cutting boards from a very special piece of sentimental Douglas Fir for my Mom and I. What a treasure! read more

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Wow!!!!!! Brian is the man and the wood is exceptional. I was worried about the price point but was able to get a giant slab of Black Walnut and the piece turned out amazing. I felt comfortable working with the wood and thankful for the tips from the guys in the shop. Highly recommend. Absolutely love the outcome and thankful I went with the higher quality piece! Looks fantastic. read more

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Very clean looking place. Will have to visit soon. Love it. Reasonable pricing on live wood slabs. read more

Didn't find what I was looking for, but that could be because they were too busy to let me know what pieces they could have suggested. I tried to explain what I was looking for and he just gave me measuring tape and told me to look around. I ended up finding what I needed at a different lumber yard. I felt a little lost here and didn't know where to search for what I was needing. Will update my review in the future if I ever purchase a live edge wood slab for a different project. read more

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I had a live edge countertop height, bar top style table made for our condo and it turned out perfect!! Black metal stand. It fits perfect with our modern style theme. There's a coffee shop in Cortez Hill (Achilles Coffee) that has live edge countertops. I loved the look and they referred me to Made Lumber. Brian's prices are very competitive and they have a great selection of raw wood. He actually finished a week ahead of schedule. Highly recommend if you want a stylish piece. Everyone that visits our place comments on the table. read more

I wanted a beautiful piece of wood for a shelf. I went to made lumber supply and was surprised at all the variety and how unique the selection was. The owner was there and very helpful and nice. Prices are right and I am very happy with my shelf. Would recommend made lumber supply to anyone who want s a unique piece of wood to make furniture or use as art. read more

It was a real pleasure to work with the guys at Made Lumber. They offered a great variety of wood choices and took the time to help me design a gorgeous dining room table. And the table turned out even better then I hoped!! I would highly recommend going to Made Lumber Supply if you want a one of a kind piece of wood or furniture! read more

Made Lumber Supply - The dining room table Brian at Made Lumber created!! - Building Supplies Near Me - San Diego, California

I have wood for Made Lumber Supply! What a pleasure it is meeting and buying from Brian & team. They were very consultative, and made me feel comfortable with my purchase. The shop is more of an art gallery than a stereotypical furniture store. You can tell the staff care about their pieces and want customers that appreciate their hard work. Two huge thumbs up for these guys & gals. Looking forward to visiting them again soon! Duma (shop dog) for LIFE!!! read more

Made Lumber has the best wood. Whether you're shopping for quality material you intend to work with your own hands or you simply want to have them do the job for you soup to nuts, these guys have you covered. Brian is an artist and consultant in addition to a skillful practitioner - he'll make sure your requirements are completely satisfied. His offerings are sourced from the best suppliers and his custom work is unparalleled. Tables, stairs, benches...you can see many of his projects on Instagram to get an idea of the character of Brian's work. Beautiful stuff. Conveniently/centrally located in Linda Vista, it's not hard to pop by from anywhere in San Diego. read more

Awesome place to get ideas and supplys for your next DIY project. The owner is very friendly and helpful. read more

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So excited to have found Made Lumber Supply; they always seem to have what I'm looking for as I'm an interior designer and often include touches of reclaimed wood or exotic wood slabs into my kitchen designs. Bravo! Thank you for having such a nice selection of reclaimed woods! (I would have posted images of some of the kitchens we've used their product for but either yelp doesn't offer uploading a photo or I can't figure it out! Lol) read more

Pros: Nice Staff Big Slabs Reasonable Prices Cool location Cons: Not a lot of dimensional lumber in stock read more

Amazing selection and helpful and nice staff. Came in for a slab for a small table project can't wait to come back and get some bigger stuff in the future. read more

Great selection of wood slabs for all your woodworking needs. They've got HUGE slabs for dining tables and smaller pieces for coffee table and smaller projects. There's even a scraps section with off-cuts for cheap if you need it. read more

Love our Alligator Juniper live edge shelf. This is an awesome place. Staff is incredibly helpful. They did an extra cut fir me at no charge. I'll be back for matching slab fir a coffee table. read more

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My wife and I got a live edge slab here today for our bathroom vanity I made. The guys here are awesome. Very knowledgeable and patient while we went back and forth before ultimately deciding on Black Walnut. Explained to me their process on how they fill holes in slabs. Which, by the way, their work in the showroom is incredible. Their prices are great, way better than a certain exotic hardwoods up north a ways. Will definitely be back. read more

Bryan was super friendly and helpful. I got just what I wanted - salvaged fragrant juniper lumber to build my bed. This place is awesome and it smells amazing. The raw edged wood is so beautiful. read more

Brian helped me pick a beautiful piece of Claro Walnut for my desk. They have a great selection of live edge slabs as well as reclaimed lumber. I recommend Made Lumber to everyone I know who's either a woodworker or is looking for quality wood for their home or business. read more

The team at made lumber created a beautiful table for our dining room. We had a vision and they executed it. It's a show stopper. read more

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Absolutely one of the best places I have been to in SAN Diego in a customer service and business sense. Brian is a top class guy, he was very helpful. Gave me my time to wonder around and didn't try to over sell me anything. After I was done looking around and had so questions, Brian came over and offered me help, walked me his shop, listened to my requirements and was able to find me a great piece with the right price, even gave me a price break that suited my budget. He offered to go through a stash of lumber he had in the back, and went through all of them which I didn't pick any of, and he was happy doing it. Then he offered me great advise on what I need to do for the piece I took, it was a home project. Truly a great place, and has a lot of beautiful pieces that they already sell. Top class finishing. Very clean shop, very organized and welcoming. I would surely recommend it for anyone wanting to buy something ready, or someone wanting to start an own project. read more

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I purchased barn boards (from Wisconsin) for a project at my house. The folks at Made Lumber Supply where very helpful. They have a great selection to choose from and some cool woodworking examples. read more

Made Lumber has a great selection of live edge slabs and reclaimed lumber. None of it is cheap but the prices are competitive. We found a fantastic slab of camphor wood hiding behind some slabs of another species. BrIan was very helpful and provided some good advice on how to finish the wood and complete our project. read more

This place is AMAZING!! I love anything made from real wood. My husband and I will be buying our table top from them soon. Prices aren't bad for the quality of wood you get. read more

Made a trip down to the Made Lumber Supply near the USD part of San Diego. I have to say ive never been in a speciality wood place thats as unique as this. They have some of the most beautiful live edge lumber I've ever seen. Ive been to a few similar places but it seems like they're always charging an arm and a leg for this type of lumber. The guys there were really helpful. I was looking for a particular shape and grain for a coffee table project im working on and they found just what i had in mind. No up selling, no hassle, would have been in and out in 15 minutes if i wasn't tinkering around for a half an hour looking at all the cool slabs and custom projects they were working on. Will be back read more

Love Made Lumber Supply! The wood they stock is unlike any other. If you're looking for unique slabs (all shapes and sizes) or any high quality wood, this is the place to go. The only problem is I want to buy it all! And Brian and his team are always super cool and very helpful. They also make incredible custom furniture. read more

As a hobbyist woodworker I got to say its nice having a place with this type of material located right in the heart of the city. Been in a couple times now and no other shop in San Diego has the selection of slabs (walnut, maple, redwood, etc.) this place does. Added bonus is the prices are very reasonable in comparison to other local outfits (TH&H, Frost, etc.). The owner is super friendly and is more than willing to give you tips and suggestions, which is great for weekend warriors like myself because I need all the help I can get. Would encourage anyone looking to do anything "live-edge" to stop in and check this place out, you won't regret it. read more

This place is incredible. From the showroom to the customer service to the laid back vibes to the affordable prices, Made Lumber has it all. I'm a furniture maker in LA but have used Made Lumber to buy some incredible slabs for clients up here. Brian is a top notch owner who has a deep knowledge and respect for the slabs and he understands the furniture design and build side of things. Usually guys only understand the wood or the furniture, but Brian understands both and is incredibly helpful and generous. I wish a place like this was up in LA! read more