Hardwood — cost and pricing guide
Hardwood adds material variability - grain, warp, defects - so waste factors and careful stock selection matter.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material price | $30-120 per board (varies by species) |
| Density | 0.6-0.9 g/cm³ |
| Process | CNC Routing |
| Typical uses | furniture parts, decor, engraving blanks |
What drives the real part cost
Material price is only one input. The full per-part cost adds machine time at your all-in hourly rate, hands-on labor, a failure or scrap allowance, and your margin. On most Hardwood parts, machine time and labor outweigh the material itself — which is why per-kg price comparisons alone mislead.
Pro tip
Add a 15-25% material waste factor for defects and grain matching in your quotes.
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