Best bulk solid hardwood edge-glued panels

Start with the Allwood 1.5 in. × 2 ft. × 2 ft. birch edge-glued panel. It's the only true bulk-size glue-up here — a full 2 ft. square, 1.5 in. thick, so it's the one that works for a tabletop, bench seat or countertop section without laminating several pieces yourself. Birch is a solid, stable hardwood that finishes cleanly.

Who the others suit:

• Edge-Glued Hardwood 1 in. × 12 in. × 16 in. — a thicker, narrower hardwood blank for cutting boards, small tops and jigs; the most widely stocked option.
• Foggy Bottom oak, cherry and basswood 3-packs (roughly 12 × 16 × ¾ in.) — the practical bulk buy for craft, laser and small-project work: several panels at once, in a choice of species.
• Foggy Bottom pine 3-packs — cheapest way to get volume for painted or shop-built pieces.
• Round pine edge-glued board — only if you specifically need a round blank.

Check thickness and grain direction before ordering; small craft panels are usually ¾ in. or less.