FARNSWORTH
LUMBER COMPANY

Full-Service Lumber Yard & Custom Milling

EST. 1837
5.0 Google Rating
3,000 BF Kiln Capacity
A PLACE WHERE RAW TIMBER BECOMES SOMETHING REMARKABLE

For six generations, the Farnsworth family has run this mill on the same land in Shirley, Massachusetts. What started as a small sawmill on the Nashua River in 1837 has grown into a full-service lumber operation — but the values haven't changed.

We still believe in knowing where your wood comes from, cutting it right, and treating every customer like a neighbor. Whether you're a contractor building 20 homes or a homeowner tackling your first deck, you'll get the same attention to detail.

Lumber yard
Workshop
Team
What We Do
OUR SERVICES
01
CUSTOM MILLING
Bring us your logs or choose from our inventory. We'll cut to your exact specifications with our band saw and circular mills.
02
KILN DRYING
Our 3,000 board-foot kiln produces furniture-grade lumber dried to 6-8% moisture content for stability and workability.
03
PLANING & SURFACING
From rough-sawn to finished dimension — we plane, rip, and surface lumber to your project requirements.
04
DELIVERY
Local delivery available for all lumber and building materials. We'll get it to your job site on your schedule.
What We Carry
LUMBER & MATERIALS
Eastern White Pine
SOFTWOOD
EASTERN WHITE PINE
Wide boards, paneling, and trim. Kiln dried and available in widths up to 20".
Pinus strobus
Live Edge Slabs
SPECIALTY
LIVE EDGE SLABS
Hand-selected slabs for tables, mantels, and countertops. Air dried and kiln dried options.
CherryWalnutMaple
Hardwood Lumber
HARDWOOD
HARDWOOD LUMBER
Premium kiln-dried hardwoods for furniture, cabinetry, and fine woodworking.
OakAshCherry
187 YEARS
OF CRAFTSMANSHIP
The Farnsworth Family
Our Story
THE FARNSWORTH FAMILY

Six generations. One mill. That's not a marketing tagline — it's just how it's been. When you've been doing something this long, the work becomes second nature. The Farnsworth family has been milling lumber on this land since before the Civil War, and every generation has added something.

Today, the operation is run by the same family who built it — bringing modern equipment and old-school values together under one roof.

KEN JUSTIN CHAD TIM RYAN
What People Say
TRUSTED BY OUR
COMMUNITY
5.0
★★★★★
Google Reviews
★★★★★
Incredible selection and the most knowledgeable staff you'll find anywhere. They helped me pick the perfect wide pine for our farmhouse renovation.
JM
JAKE M.
Homeowner
★★★★★
I've been buying lumber from Farnsworth for over 15 years. Best custom milling operation in New England, hands down.
DP
DAVID P.
General Contractor
★★★★★
The live edge slab I got for my dining table is a showpiece. They took the time to help me find exactly the right piece.
SR
SARAH R.
Woodworker

MILL HOURS

MONDAY8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
TUESDAY8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WEDNESDAY8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
THURSDAY8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
FRIDAY8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SATURDAY9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SUNDAYClosed
Hours may vary seasonally. Call ahead for holiday hours.

VISIT THE MILL

Address
670 Great Road
Shirley, MA 01464
TELL US ABOUT
YOUR PROJECT
(978) 555-0100
Call the mill
FarnsworthLumber@outlook.com
Send us an email