As someone who is just starting out and wanting to do more woodworking, I am a huge fan of Rockler Woodworking. I have been to the Southwest Houston location on a few occasions. Coincidentally, I stumbled upon this location totally by accident. I had no idea it existed until I randomly saw their sign. They have a plethora woodworking tools that every woodworker needs in his/her shop. Table saws, lathes, dust collectors, routers are just the beginning of the long list of tools they have. They have various brands such as SawStop, Jet, and Delta. They also have a wide range of items for the woodturner. They have a wide selection of pen blanks if that is something you enjoy doing. I personally do not own a lathe (yet). However, a friend has been teaching me the beginning stages of turning. So far, the only thing I have turned are pens (see my photos). If you are not into woodworking, they still have stuff for you. For instance, they have a wide array of cabinet knobs and handles that you just won't find in the big box stores. They also have ladder kits for bookshelves (I really want one). My next larger purchase is going to be a SawStop table saw. If you are a woodworker and have not heard of a SawStop saw, you need to look up the "sawstop weenie" video on YouTube. Bottom Line: This place is a woodworkers playground. They have everything from A-Z. They also have an array of other hardware items that you probably won't find at big box retailers. If you are into woodworking or simply remodeling your house, you should stop in here for a quick gander. I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

I would like to thank all the wonderful people at the Spring Rockler Store. Every time I go in the store they are eager to give advise, even to me as a weekend woodworker. My latest experience was a purchase of the Dust Right 750 Dust Collector. The sales person suggested I may want to consider adding a second stage. So I took his advise and purchased a Super Dust Deputy 4/5 Deluxe Cyclone and built a mobile cart to keep it portable in my garage shop. I added a ramp to the cart so, if needed, I can roll the Dust Right off the cart for servicing. The CFM is still great with all 4" connections. This set up works great for me. See attached photos. Thanks again everyone at Rockler! read more

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They have great, hard to find wood. Whittling tool selection is pretty good. I like the scrap bins, I've found Purple Heart and blood wood in the scrap bins before. Great supply of plank wood like leopard wood, wenge, zebra, walnut, redwoods.. many more. they also get a new wood every month on the third week. I like to look at wood personally before I buy it so a physical store works well for me. read more

Love to visit this place. I do mostly small projects so I love to pick through the "scrap box" that they get in every few weeks. Occasionally they have specials on good hardwoods. This location honors all corporate special sales. They offer schools for various shop operations but I personally have not participated in one so far. Stop by and lust for all those tools. read more

Bought a item from the store and had a issue that didn't turn out to good at all. But the reps from rockler went above and beyond any of my expectations about what happened and from my experience they take issue's you have in a store serious. Just for that reason I'll be going back there to shop more. Would not let me update my last review so posting another one. read more

Fantastic resource for woodworkers of all skill levels. The selection of products is good and the prices are fair. Yes, you can save a few dollars shopping online, but that's not the whole story of the value for the money. The friendly, helpful and very knowledgable staff more than make up for the minor increase in bottom-line cost, particularly for the beginner/intermediate woodworking hobbyist. I would venture to say that shopping here has actually saved me money on more than one occasion simply by helping me pick the best product for my needs. I'm a frequent customer, and will remain so. It is so nice to have a local place to buy things that the "big box" stores just don't carry. My favorite things are the "scrap box" of hardwood offcuts, and the excellent quality birch plywood, I only wish they carried the plywood in larger sheets. read more

This store and the staff are awesome!!! I am new to wood turning. The staff took the time to answer my questions and helped me with the different items that I needed. read more

I'm really glad we have a store on the north side now. As always, friendly and helpful people. It's a large store too.