Rockler in NJ

[George Yetka]

Just got an email saying they are opening a rockler in Moorestown NJ.

And Hiring for anyone looking in that area

[Jim Becker]

There was a recent thread about a Rockler opening in that area...it will be nice to have one within a reasonable distance. The last time I had the opportunity to visit one was in the Denver area years ago!

[John Jardin]

Also here in Florida another Rockler store to open in Jacksonville.
The Brandon FL store which opened in February has broken company records.

[Walter Plummer]

I just found out they are finally opening a store in Fairfax Virginia. There are three Woodcraft Stores in the area already.

[Alan Lightstone]

Also here in Florida another Rockler store to open in Jacksonville.
The Brandon FL store which opened in February has broken company records.

Yup. Nice store, nice staff. Big inventory.

Wish it was a little closer.

[George Yetka]

NJ was always a hard place for stores like these. Woodcraft apparently did the research and the word I got was "it would be more profitable to open a store accross the street from any of our current stores then to open in NJ"

[Matt Day]

Lots of money in the NOVA area - old rich white guys is what I mean. Lol

[John Kananis]

So they're opening one in NJ finally... too bad it's still 2 hours away...

[Roger Feeley]

I just found out they are finally opening a store in Fairfax Virginia. There are three Woodcraft Stores in the area already.
Walter,
do you know exactly where in Fairfax? For some reasonRockler is a little secretive.

[Roger Feeley]

Lots of money in the NOVA area - old rich white guys is what I mean. Lol
I live inside the beltway in Falls Church, VA. When we moved here, our real estate agent tried and tried to find us an unfinished basement without success. Land here is so expensive that homeowners finish every square inch they can to maximize value. To get what we wanted we had to build.

This is a hobby that really like space. I know there are some things that can be done in minimal space but face it, a Sawstop can eat a room.

[Walter Plummer]

12975 Fair Lakes Shopping Center
Fairfax, Virginia. 22033.
Site just says coming soon!

[Matt Day]

I hear ya. My good friend grew up in Falls Church a street over from Lake Barcroft - we fished that lake a lot.

[Jim Becker]

12975 Fair Lakes Shopping Center
Fairfax, Virginia. 22033.
Site just says coming soon!
Geepers...that's a few feet from where my "office" was prior to retirement. I used to stay at that Hilton just around the corner from the store location. (it was a Hyatt then)

[Justin Rapp]

The store will be about 45 miles from me, strait shot down the turnpike. Hopefully it will do well and draw in a good customer base as stay open. I think Woodcraft making a statement that a Store in NJ won't do good is possible now, vs 15 years back due to people just internet sourcing so many goods. I've gone out to woodcraft stores and found the prices higher than the same thing I can grab on Amazon. When I do get to a woodcraft store, i will usually still buy some things to give the local store some business.

[Donald G. Burns]

I just found out they are finally opening a store in Fairfax Virginia. There are three Woodcraft Stores in the area already.


I wish either Woodcraft or Rockler would open a store in the Mid-Hudson River region. As it is now I have to drive to Allentown, PA to get to a Woodcraft store. Rockler is even worse - Buffalo or Boston.

[Jim Becker]

I took a little drive today to visit the new Rockler in Moorestown...seemed like a nice day to be indoors and in my vehicle with air conditioning anyway. :) I was actually impressed with the size and organization of the place and really enjoyed wandering around looking at many things that I've honestly only seen photos of or in videos. The staff was very friendly...honestly, a bit too friendly, but there was a lot of them and only myself and two other customers at the time. Not a terrible thing for sure. But they are only a month old and the staff is clearly still getting up to speed. All the blue gadgetry was easy to browse and there were few "blank" spots showing no stock. They had a surprisingly large inventory of wood for sale. It was all surfaced which is not what I personally look for, but it's definitely handy for folks who want or need S4S for project work. There is a reasonably sized and fully stocked classroom in one back corner of the shop for classes. I managed to get out the door only $102 less "wealthy"...not including gas and lunch and time in traffic. That's the thing...for someone like myself that's on the other side of the river to the north and or west of Philadelphia, it's a bit of a haul to get to this store. So I doubt I'll physically go there without a good reason. But it's only because of logistics. The store is very nice and honestly, it's much nicer than the Woodcraft that's even farther in a different direction. I do hope it will help stimulate more folks to take up the craft...since they can actually fondle stuff and talk to others that (hopefully) have some woodworking experience.

[Walter Plummer]

The new store here in Fairfax is really nice. They said it is the largest one in the Rockler chain. Huge selection of wood. It is easy to get to from several main roadways.

[Earl McLain]

Just curious to know if the new NJ and VA stores are company or franchise? I’ve got a franchise that carries a small selection about 45 minutes out. Company Rockler & Woodcraft are 85 miles + each way and into Chicago suburban traffic—makes for 4 hours drive time round trip. So, only go in person if I’m close for some other reason, and time allows…not often at all!!
earl

[Roger Feeley]

There was a recent thread about a Rockler opening in that area...it will be nice to have one within a reasonable distance. The last time I had the opportunity to visit one was in the Denver area years ago!

Jim, one just opened in Fairfax VA not far from me.

[Jim Becker]

Earl, my best guess is that the majority of stores are franchises. Woodcraft has been that way for a very long time. "Other people's money" is the most cost effective way for these brands to get new locations in what is pretty much a pretty risky business.

[Earl McLain]

Makes sense to me Jim, thanks!!

[Ronald Blue]

It's my understanding all the Rockler stores are company stores with the exception of "Rockler Independent Resellers". They are often businesses that already are selling tools and supplies and also carry Rockler branded items. They have their own name listed for the business name. The New Jersey and Virginia locations are listed as Rockler company stores.

[George Yetka]

So I visited this store a few weeks ago. Its about an hour from me so I packed up one of my daughters and took the trip. Nice store, the staff seem excited about there being a store around. I did get to visit twice as I bought a bluetooth remote and sensor for my CT and left it on the counter. So unfortunately I had to go and spend more money :)

[Jim Becker]

LOL...that's one of the most creative excuses for returning to a store for more stuff, George. Did your better half accept it? :) :D

[George Yetka]

She did, I had NO choice but to go back it was 82$ plus tax I left there. I actually did the math and I figured it was 2 hours of time and after gas id only be retrieving $50 or so. She was actually more concerned about me leaving it. I went back a week later when I had a meeting closer to the shop.

The bluetooth on the festool CT is pretty awesome, I have a 30' hose or so that drops from the ceiling so when I am not using a festool tool and just want to vacuum I have to go back to the CT. Not anymore.