Softwood
Bedford Timber Supplies offers ample inventory of premium planed joinery softwood, primarily from Scandinavia, with a select range from Europe. These slow-grown timbers are ideal for various purposes, thanks to their exceptional quality and suitability for planing and machining.
Whitewood
Lowest Grade
- Good option when widths need to be greater than 220mm
- Suitable for stair strings, treads & book cases
- Prone to larger knots & split surfaces
| Size |
|---|
| (25, 32, 38) x 275 mm |
5th Grade
Multi-Purpose Grade
- Most of our stock derive from 5th grade
- Typically used for cladding, flooring, skirting, architraves & dado rail
- Smooth finish of unsorted with a slightly higher knot count
| Size (mm) |
|---|
| 12 x (50, 63, 75, 100) |
| 12 x 34 – Door Stop |
| 25 x (25, 38, 50, 75, 100, 125) |
| 25 x 34 – Fire Check Door Stop |
| 32 x (115, 138, 164) – Door Lining Material |
| 38 x (38, 50, 100) |
| 50 x (50, 75, 100, 150) |
| 75 x (75, 100) |
| 100 x 100 |
Unsorted
Highest Grade
- Mainly used when the visible finish is of paramount importance
- Low knot count with a straight grain & smoother finish
| Size |
|---|
| 25 x (150, 175, 200, 225) |
Hardwood
Hardwood timber is becoming increasingly more popular due to its striking aesthetic abilities. Our hardwood is sourced from all over the world from well-maintained environments.
American White Oak
Available at Bedford Only
Colour Variation
American White Oak
Available at Bedford Only
Our American White Oak is sourced from the Mid-Appalachian Mountains in North America. White Oak is straight grained with a low stiffness deeming it strong enough for boat-building whilst still being beautiful enough for premium furniture & high-end interior design.
| Size (mm) | Length |
|---|---|
| 20 x (70, 95) | 2.44 m |
| 20 x (140, 195) | 2.44 m |
| 45 x (45, 69, 94, 144) | 2.44 m |
Additional sizes can be ordered. Finish sizes shown.
Meranti
Available at Both Depots
Meranti
Available at Both Depots
Our Meranti is sourced from Malaysia, the world’s fifth largest producer of tropical timbers, and Indonesia, with more tropical rainforests than any other Asian country. Meranti is part of the mahogany family and widely known as a cheaper hardwood alternative.
| Planed Meranti |
|---|
| 20 x (45, 70, 95, 140) |
| 45 x (45, 70, 95, 140) |
| 70 x (70, 95) |
| 95 x 95 |
| Window Board |
|---|
| 20 x 220 |
| 26 x (220, 240) |
| Step Cill |
|---|
| 57 x 144 |
| Flat Cill |
|---|
| 45 x 144 |
Additional sizes can be ordered. Finish sizes shown.
Colour Variation
Special Orders
Bedford Timber do not stock the following species but can source them for customers if required:
