“In this industry, you
“In this industry, you have to know about the products you’re selling. We have knowledge of the products, where they are going, and the applications they are being used in. We offer a wide variety of services, specializing in custom millwork, CNC design and manufacturing and delivery.” Buster Ferris, Vice President, Edensaw Woods Ltd. Edensaw Woods Ltd, located in Port Townsend, WA, carries around 100 species of domestic and exotic species. Diverse Hardwood Lumber And Lumber Products At Edensaw Woods Ltd. Port Townsend, WA, is home to Hardwood lumber and lumber products supplier Edensaw Woods Ltd. With a wide selection of products, current Vice President Buster Ferris said they carry around 100 species of domestic and exotic species. “Aside from that, we specialize in marine and cabinet grade plywood, rough and surfaced lumber, wood veneer, Hardwood flooring and specialty decking,” he explained. “Our selection of slabs are second to none in terms of range of selection and quality and is one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest.” Ferris said he is currently purchasing .5 million board feet annually in Alder, Ash, Beech, Cherry, Hickory, Walnut and Hard and Soft Maple. In addition, he also purchases about .5 million board feet in imported woods including European Beech, Bubinga, Jatoba, Spanish Cedar, and Meranti. Additionally, 100 semi-loads a year By Michelle Keller Edensaw Woods’ on-site millhouse works with customers to utilize the selection of wood to design solid wood products according to exact specifications. of plywood products come from various sources. Edensaw Woods was founded by Buster’s dad, Jim Ferris, and his now deceased business partner Charlie Moore with the initial goal to provide specialty Hardwoods to the local Port Townsend and Olympic Peninsula boat-building community. Today the company is preparing to celebrate its 40th anniversary. “As Edensaw grew, our product offering continued to increase,” Buster said. “We now offer an assortment of shop and hand tools, craft and turning woods, live edge slabs, specialty burls, high quality veneers, marine and cabinet grade plywoods, and, of course, plenty of Hardwoods.” As for what sets the company apart from others and has kept the company in business for almost four de- Please turn the page “We specialize in cutting cabinet parts, furniture pieces, moulder profiles, signs, templates, boat parts and fly cutting Hardwood slabs to create flat tabletop surfaces,” Buster Ferris, Vice President, Edensaw Woods Ltd. Founder and owner Jim “Kiwi” Ferris, President of Edensaw Woods, stands with his son, Buster Ferris, VP. 26 MARCH 2024 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE www.RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry www.RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry MARCH 2024 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 27
