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Over 100 years of Lumber Experience
Established in 1909, we are a specialty lumber yard providing access to over 100 domestic and exotic hardwood species, and have the edge with our top-quality plywood and veneer products.
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Largest selection of plywood Cabinet & Marine Grade Plywood.
One of the most versatile sheet goods, hardwood plywood is used to construct everything from fine furniture and cabinets to shelving. It is quite resistant to shrinking, twisting, warping and cracking. We have it available in several thicknesses and a wide variety of species.
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Where we are
Visit our combined lumber manufacturing facility, L.L. Johnson Lumber Mfg. Co., and retail store Johnson’s Workbench in Charlotte, Michigan, or stop by our retail and showroom location in South Bend, Indiana.
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800-292-5937
Customer Reviews
Everytime I Come To Your Store
I end up buying things that I need. And you would think that I would have everything I need…right? Everytime I Come To Your Store Our relationship with Scott Phillips began over 40 years ago when, as a forestry student, he came for a tour of our sawmill. Scott remembers that day very well, “I thought, man, this is heaven…because… Read More…
Scott Phillips
Host of The American Woodshop on PBS.
Service With an Education
“SERVICE WITH AN EDUCATION” This morning I drove to The Workbench from Kalamazoo to pick up some lumber I had ordered during the Wood Expo. (It’s for project that’s very important to me.) Despite all the hustle and bustle of the Expo, Thomas Cuss took the time to help me narrow down a selection of Tigerwood. Today, he helped me… Read More…
Sincerely John E. (Jay)
Blissick
Definitely Worth the Trip
We’ve only been here a couple of times but love their products and on-site service. We have a 1925 house and when we need a special size of wood or tool this is the place to go. They have knowledgeable people at the desk who helped us get the right kind of wood planed to our exact measurements. Definitely worth… Read More…
Lexa Bell
My First Johnson’s Workbench Experience
Picked up the boards today, all went well. A pleasant person in the showroom directed me to Phil, he dropped his work to help me. Phil figured out what I needed and the best way to get it. Not an easy task since I’m an amateur. The guys in the yard were equally helpful. For both the Cedar and some… Read More…
Jeff H.
Be Back Soon!
As a woodworking newbie, you were awesome and helpful (and not condescending!). Thanks. Be back soon!”
A South Bend customer
This is Why We Go to Johnsons!
ust want you to know what great people you have working with you… We’re a small company who relies on quality and service. Your people exemplified what that means. “This is why we go to Johnsons!” Thank you”
Wendall P.
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