S4S Lumber
S4S Lumber in Los Angeles
S4S - surfaced four sides - lumber takes the guesswork and prep time out of your project. Already planed smooth on all four faces and edges, S4S stock is ready for layout, joinery, and finishing without the need for a jointer or planer. It's an ideal option for woodworkers working in smaller shops, designers sourcing finished material, and contractors who need clean, dimensioned hardwood on a tight timeline. At House of Hardwood, we carry a broad selection of S4S hardwood lumber to serve woodworkers, cabinet shops, designers, and contractors across Los Angeles.
Our S4S Lumber Selection
We stock S4S lumber in a range of popular domestic and exotic species - including white oak, walnut, maple, cherry, ash, poplar, mahogany, and more. Standard thicknesses from 4/4 through 8/4 are available, milled to precise finished dimensions with straight, parallel edges. Whether you need a single board for a weekend project or a full order for a cabinet run, our team can help you find the right material.
Why Choose S4S Lumber
- Ready to use - Skip the milling step entirely; S4S boards come planed and edged so you can go straight to cutting, joining, and finishing
- Consistent dimensions - Uniform thickness and width across every board means tighter fits, cleaner glue-ups, and less waste
- No heavy equipment needed - Perfect for hobbyists, apartment woodworkers, or anyone without access to a jointer and thickness planer
- Time savings - For professionals running cabinet or trim jobs, S4S stock can significantly speed up production without sacrificing quality
- Same premium hardwood - Our S4S material is milled from the same kiln dried, select-grade stock we carry in rough-sawn form - just with the prep work already done
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Sizing
Here at the House Of Hardwood, we sell most of our lumber by volume, using Board Feet.
Volume = Thickness" x Width" x Length" / 144 = bf
Importantly, the hardwood measuring system bases the thickness based on rough cutting done at the lumber mill, so all fractions indicate the ROUGH thickness.
We sell our hardwood S2S (Surfaced 2 Sides) – This means the boards have been planed down from their rough cut form to be flat. The edges are still not straight at this point, but we can straighten them up for you!
This S2S operation removes 3/16" therefore it is important to note net thicknesses:
| Rough Thickness | Net Thickness (S2S) |
|---|---|
| 4/4 Lumber | 13/16" |
| 5/4 Lumber | 1 1/16" |
| 6/4 Lumber | 1 5/16" |
| 8/4 Lumber | 1 13/16" |
| 10/4 Lumber | 2 5/16" |
| 12/4 Lumber | 2 13/16" |
| 16/4 Lumber | 3 13/16" |
S4S availability varies by species and thickness as we mill to meet demand. We recommend calling ahead or stopping by to check current stock - especially if you need matched boards for a larger project.
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