Four Woods Handmade Mahjong Racks

Category: Equipment · Handmade solid-hardwood mahjong racks (custom quote)
Also called: Four Woods; mahjracks.com; Four Woods mahjong racks by Larry Baker
Last checked: 2026-10-06

What it is

Four Woods is a one-maker, first-party workshop that builds handmade solid-hardwood mahjong racks to order. Maker Larry Baker of Lafayette, Louisiana offers four categories — Basic, Travel, Oversized, and Artisan racks — in walnut, cherry, maple, teak, cypress, and exotic woods, with traditional joinery and hand-rubbed oil finishes. It is a rack maker, not a tile-set boutique: there are no tiles on the site, and every order is quoted individually.

Who it’s for

Players who want heirloom-style wooden racks sized to their own tiles — including travel racks for 20–25mm compact sets and oversized racks for big tiles or sorting tables — rather than acrylic racks bundled with a designer set. Existing Equipment listings on disk are almost all American tile-set shops (Luxe, Mahjong Co., Mah Jongg Direct, American Mahjong Shop, Amahj Line, OMG Mahj, The Mahjong Line, Oh My Mahjong, Bespoke, etc.).

Why it’s listed

The plaza needs an equipment pick that differs in kind from the recent run of 160-tile set shops — Monday’s OMG Mahj (designer Festival of Lights set), Friday’s Amahj Line (beginner stamped sets), Thursday’s American Mahjong Shop, Wednesday’s Mah Jongg Direct, and Tuesday’s Mahjong Co. — and adds Louisiana maker geography.

• Homepage (https://mahjracks.com/) returned 200 on 2026-10-06 under “Four Woods - Handmade Wood Mahjong Racks.” Copy: “Built to Last.” Each rack individually crafted from premium hardwoods with precision joinery and a hand-rubbed finish; solid wood construction with no veneers or composite materials; natural oil finishes. Call to action: “Email to Request a Rack.” Footer: © 2026 Four Woods. Handmade with care.
• About (https://mahjracks.com/about.html) returned 200: “My name is Larry Baker, and I am the craftsman behind Four Woods.” Woodworking began as a hobby; he made a first set of racks in Zebrawood after his wife introduced him to Mahjong. He now sells at selected nearby tournaments with other Mahjong vendors (a schedule of appearances is promised for the future). The name is a pun on the Mahjong “Four Winds,” hence the 北 东 西 南 logo characters.
• Gallery (https://mahjracks.com/gallery.html) returned 200: four categories — Basic (sleek, cost-efficient solid hardwood), Travel (smaller, lighter, lower profile, suitcase/carry-on friendly), Oversized (larger tiles and sorting tables; typically order-only), Artisan (end grain, chevron, inlays, stacked species, shou sugi ban, stains/dyes, engraving; custom order only).
• Basic racks (https://mahjracks.com/categories/basic.html) returned 200: walnut, cherry, maple, teak, and cypress; “Basic racks typically ship within 2-4 weeks.”
• Travel racks (https://mahjracks.com/categories/travel.html) returned 200: scaled for travel tiles of about 20–25mm height (vs standard 28–32mm); measure your tiles before ordering.
• Oversized racks (https://mahjracks.com/categories/oversized.html) returned 200: four-step custom process (tile measurement → consultation → quote & design → production); typically 3–6 weeks to complete.
• Artisan racks (https://mahjracks.com/categories/artisan.html) returned 200: exotic options such as purpleheart, zebrawood, bocote, padauk, or bubinga; collaborative commission process.
• Pricing (https://mahjracks.com/pricing.html) returned 200: no fixed price tiers — custom quote based on rack category, wood, size, and customization; walnut, cherry, and maple are standard, while teak, cypress, and exotic woods may carry a premium. “In the future, Four Woods will offer direct online ordering through a dedicated shop. For now, all orders are handled through direct communication.”
• Contact (https://mahjracks.com/contact.php) returned 200: Larry Baker, Lafayette, LA 70503, cell and email printed, plus an optional inquiry form (wood preference: Walnut, Cherry, Maple, Teak, Cypress, Artisan).

Dollar prices are not stated on site (quote only). Shipping rates, shipping area, returns policy, and rack dimensions for standard tiles are also not stated on site. Confirm fit, price, and lead time directly with the maker.

Official URL

Home: https://mahjracks.com/

Gallery: https://mahjracks.com/gallery.html

Pricing (custom quote): https://mahjracks.com/pricing.html

About the maker: https://mahjracks.com/about.html

Contact: https://mahjracks.com/contact.php

Location

Lafayette, Louisiana (maker’s workshop per the contact page). Orders handled by email/quote; no online checkout and no walk-in storefront claimed. In-person sales at selected regional tournaments (schedule not yet posted).

Notes

• Racks only (American-size, travel, oversized, artisan). Not a tile-set shop; pair with any set already listed.
• First-party maker site; not Amazon, not a multi-brand reseller, no affiliate links on the pages checked.
• Not affiliated with Mahjong Plaza.

FAQ

Q: How much do Four Woods racks cost?
A: The site does not list prices. On 2026-10-06 the pricing page said each rack is quoted individually by category, wood type, size, and customization, with walnut, cherry, and maple as the standard woods.

Q: How long does an order take?
A: The Basic racks page said they typically ship within 2–4 weeks; Oversized racks typically take 3–6 weeks, depending on complexity and workload.

Q: Can Four Woods make racks for travel tiles or oversized tiles?
A: Yes. Travel racks are scaled for roughly 20–25mm travel tiles, and Oversized racks are built to your measured tile dimensions (including sorting tables). Send tile measurements before ordering.