S4S Elm Lumber
American Elm is a classic North American hardwood known for its interlocked grain, warm brown tones, and excellent toughness!
Historically used for furniture, boxes, and utility woodworking, Elm machines well, holds fasteners securely, and offers a unique grain pattern that stands out from more common species.
American Elm ranges from light tan to medium brown, often with subtle reddish or grey undertones. The grain is typically interlocked, which gives Elm its characteristic ribbon or slightly wild grain appearance. This interlocking grain is also what makes Elm very strong and resistant to splitting.
Elm sands and finishes well and looks excellent with oil finishes that highlight the grain movement and natural color variation.
If you would like to do the milling yourself - try our4/4 Elm Lumber for a more budget friendly version.
Specifications
What can you expect?
We will carefully handpick a high quality board for you. We pay close attention to the wood species characteristics so we can send you a board that well represents each wood type.
- 1/2" or 3/4" thick
- 5-3/4" wide
- 24", 36", or 48" long
In order to offer more protective packing for shipping - our lengths are often 1/4" less than sizes listed. Need a longer length? Please email us for a quote.
