The history of Rockler Woodworking and Hardware goes back to 1954, when Norton Rockler started the Minnesota Woodworkers Supply Company in north Minneapolis. It was a small mail-order business with a big aspiration – to become woodworkers' go-to resource for everything they need to complete their projects.
Since then, we've grown into an industry-leading woodworking and hardware source with a nationwide chain of stores and international reach through our catalogs and website. In many ways, a lot has changed. We've continuously added to our offerings as woodworking technologies have advanced, and we're constantly working to bring the industry's most innovative products, thinking and education to our stores and website.
But in other important ways, much has remained the same. Throughout our history, Rockler has been a family-owned business – and in business, as with family, relationships are important. We still work with many of the same vendors whose products appeared in our catalogs decades ago. And we still strive to establish connections with you, our customers, that extend well beyond mere financial transactions. We want you to know that we're invested in your success. You can count on us for the products, advice and encouragement you need to finish your projects, and you can count on us to stand behind the things we sell. As our founder wrote in the introduction to a 1988 catalog, "Our commitment to you doesn't end when the package arrives."
We're also committed to the future of woodworking, DIY, and the natural resources that make woodworking possible. That's why we strive to provide "green" products, to emphasize recycling and to support sustainable forest growth through the Hardwood Forestry Fund. We're particularly gratified that Rockler has been named the 2014 recipient of the Forestry Fund's Gifford Pinchot Award in recognition of the company's "significant effort to plant hardwood trees in America."
So as we celebrate our rich history, we look forward to many more years in the shop with you. Our goal still is to be your go-to DIY resource – for everything you need to build both your projects and your confidence.
Since then, we've grown into an industry-leading woodworking and hardware source with a nationwide chain of stores and international reach through our catalogs and website. In many ways, a lot has changed. We've continuously added to our offerings as woodworking technologies have advanced, and we're constantly working to bring the industry's most innovative products, thinking and education to our stores and website.
But in other important ways, much has remained the same. Throughout our history, Rockler has been a family-owned business – and in business, as with family, relationships are important. We still work with many of the same vendors whose products appeared in our catalogs decades ago. And we still strive to establish connections with you, our customers, that extend well beyond mere financial transactions. We want you to know that we're invested in your success. You can count on us for the products, advice and encouragement you need to finish your projects, and you can count on us to stand behind the things we sell. As our founder wrote in the introduction to a 1988 catalog, "Our commitment to you doesn't end when the package arrives."
We're also committed to the future of woodworking, DIY, and the natural resources that make woodworking possible. That's why we strive to provide "green" products, to emphasize recycling and to support sustainable forest growth through the Hardwood Forestry Fund. We're particularly gratified that Rockler has been named the 2014 recipient of the Forestry Fund's Gifford Pinchot Award in recognition of the company's "significant effort to plant hardwood trees in America."
So as we celebrate our rich history, we look forward to many more years in the shop with you. Our goal still is to be your go-to DIY resource – for everything you need to build both your projects and your confidence.
Location: United States, Minnesota, Burnsville
Employees: 501-1000
Phone: (800) 279-4441
Founded date: 1954
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| Date | Title | Description |
| 29.05.2024 | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware Announces Andy Barnes as New CEO and Celebrates 70 Years with Focus on Customer Experience and Innovation | Andy Barnes brings with him decades of experience in finance, operations and customer experience with both national and regional retailers like Farm & Home Supply Co. and Best Buy Co. With deep experience in retail and operations, Barne... |
| 30.04.2024 | The Gift of Woodworking: Rockler Announces Special Mother's Day and Father's Day Epoxy Classes for Parents and Kids | The classes are specially designed for parents and their kids to team up and try out a fun new hobby together, creating colorful, high-quality epoxy coasters. The classes will be held in stores nationwide where parents and their kids can te... |
| 06.03.2024 | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware Announces Winners of the #RocklerTryThatChallenge | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware Announces Winners of the #RocklerTryThatChallenge From twisted tables to off-the-wall office chairs, competitors got creative and tried out new tools, techniques, and projects to compete for the prize. MEDIN... |
| 29.01.2024 | Rockler Romance: Woodworking Classes Turn Up the Heat for Valentine's Day Date Nights | The special classes offer a range of fun projects for couples to make together, from decorative hearts to wooden flower pots. The classes will be held at select stores nationwide where couples can make projects like charcuterie boards, ring... |
| 12.12.2023 | A Gift for Veterans: Rockler donates $6,500 to Help Heal Veterans through nationwide woodworking classes | The woodworking company held pen-making classes across its stores on Veterans Day to benefit Help Heal Veterans, an organization that supports traumatized veterans. The woodworking company held pen-making classes across its stores on Vetera... |
| 14.06.2023 | Chicago Students Make Donated Wooden Bluetooth Speakers from Rockler Woodworking and Hardware to Close School Year and Turn Up Summer | Chicago students made donated wooden Bluetooth speakers from Rockler Woodworking and Hardware to close the school year and turn up summer. “America needs young carpenters and woodworkers, and our school was fortunate to receive this importa... |
| 22.11.2022 | Rockler Encourages People to Give a Handmade Gift with In-Store Woodworking Classes Surrounding Holidays | Rockler encourages people to give a handmade gift with in-store woodworking classes surrounding holidays Our classes are a fun way for family and friends to share in the experience,” says Kester. “The classes are small and led by expert woo... |
| 26.10.2022 | Rockler Wins Pro Tool Innovation Awards for Deluxe Panel Clamps and Clamping Hose Holders | Rockler earned two Pro Tool Innovation Awards in the Woodworking and Carpentry category, for its Deluxe Panel Clamps, pictured, and the Clamping Hose Holders. “We’re honored to receive these awards. Our team works hard at coming up with gre... |
| 29.09.2022 | Rockler “Make and Take” Classes Offer Hands-On Woodworking Projects for Beginners and Experts Alike | Rockler “Make and Take” Classes Offers Hands-On Woodworking Projects for Beginners and Experts Alike “No experience is necessary to be able to go home with both a completed project and newfound skills, both of which you can use well into th... |
| 26.05.2022 | Rockler Reinvents Classic Father’s Day Gift with Wooden Bow Tie Classes | Rockler Reinvents Classic Father’s Day Gift with Wooden Bow Tie Classes “Whether you’re giving it as a gift or want to bring your dad along to make your ties together, it’s a fun opportunity to introduce people to woodworking.” MEDINA, Minn... |
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