Rockler in Columbus = Wood Werks

I had to go to Columbus for an errand and decided to stop at Rockler. Well, it wasn't where it used to be and wasn't anywhere close to the same store! The old store had closed and been incorporated into another woodworking supply store, WoodWerks Supply Inc., 1181 Claycraft Road, Columbus (614-575-2400). Since my errand was at the Columbus airport it was an easy drive around to the east side of the airport.
What a difference! The old Rockler store was crowded and carried only a smattering of larger items such as power tools and lumber. The new store has the most extensive display of wood working tools that I have encountered. Accessories and add-ons are displayed near the power equipment to facilitate finding what you need. They displayed Jet, Delta, Powermatic, and several other brands.
In a separate room was a large supply of wood. Common types, poplar, cherry, and walnut were available in packs of 100 to 500 board feet. Many more varieties were available in single boards in several thicknesses. There was an extensive selection of exotic woods for turning as well as a lot of basswood for carving.
Finally, in another room with a Rockler banner over the door, were the typical small items for which Rockler is sometimes the only source. Pen supplies, small box hardware, drawer glides, hinges, and router bits were nicely displayed. This section had a much neater appearance than most corporate Rockler stores. The overall store should match about any need a woodworker could have. On a later visit I will try to be compare prices for wood and equipment with other northeast Ohio vendors.
This was a nice way to turn an errand into a new discovery.