Sawkill Lumber LLC

"Attended a wonderful workshop where we made a cutting board out of reclaimed wood. Alan, the owner, was very knowledgeable and eager to share his knowledge with the class about the wood we were working with. I had a fun time and I would strongly recommend it."

"Took a class here with Alan and his friend Drew last weekend and it was beyond my expectations. The knowledge and passion Alan has for his company, reclaiming wood, and NYC history is incredible. I love that he’s using classes to teach people how to SAFELY and properly use big power tools and machines all while reintroducing some really cool, old wood back into to world for people to use. Some of the wood we used was from the Coney Island boardwalk! It feels so cool to have this piece in my home, something I’m proud to have made. I would HIGHLY recommend reaching out about workshops/classes to anyone. No experience necessary. (Included are some of the process photos from getting to choose which wood we use!) Thanks again Alan and also Drew for coming by to help share your expertise!"

"Had an incredible workshop experience at Sawkill Lumber making a cutting board. Alan, the owner, gave a really informative mini-lecture on the history of the wood we’d be working with. I’m sure we only scratched the surface of his knowledge. The second carpenter teaching the class, Drew, was super knowledgeable & thorough with his explanation of each step and how to use the tools. Alan's anecdotes about trees and salvaged lumber throughout the day were fun and informative. The class size was perfect, all were able to receive one on one instruction & assistance in creating the board. Highly recommend the experience & will definitely take another class here."

"I highly recommend the intro to woodworking class. We used reclaimed wood from across NYC to construct our cutting boards. The instructors were knowledgeable and supported us though the entire process."

"Working with Alan at Sawkill was fantastic. We came in with a DIY shelf project. He asked us thoughtful questions about our needs and helped us select the perfect lumber (at a very reasonable price). The wood we ended up choosing was precisely cut to our specifications and has a unique character that adds the perfect touch. It was clear that Alan genuinely cared about our design and our satisfaction with the raw materials. I can't speak highly enough of the experience! Love to work with someone so knowledgeable about both the wood and the buildings it came from. A total pleasure and we'll be back soon!"