Liens sells all types of native and urban hardwood lumber and slabs. Slabs and bookmatched sets that require large fills or that are perfect for epoxy fills and river tables are sold only rough milled. We met with the designer in our menomonie shop and carefully selected the perfect pair of black walnut slabs for this custom ordered dining room table for her client. We offer a vast array of stunning and unique slabs, flitches and live edge hardwoods for table tops.
Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Solid bookmatched live edge slabs, slab tables and tops and custom table tops in walnut, cherry, maple, ash, mahogany and other fine hardwoods. Hardwood slabs as unique natural art can transform a living or working space and will enhance nearly any decor style. We excel at traditional, organic, modern and rustic furniture, and every piece is handmade and handfinished in our shop in columbus, wisconsin. It is made of 3 pieces, two of which are book matched, and one which was hand selected for its similar color and figure. Buy a custom live edge book matched walnut slab dining table. These 84 walnut slabs can be used individually, book matched, or turned endforend for longer applications. Hand made black walnut bookmatched live edge slab dining. Black walnut book matched table top our client requested a large black walnut live edge slab for their dining room able to seat 10 large leather upholstered. Walnut live edge dining table or desk from rescued wisconsin tree. Live edge wood slabs are also kept intact during the sawing and drying process so customers can choose book matched slabs or matching boards with the same color and grain if desired.
Walnut book matches walnut lumber walnut lumber matched sets walnut qrt. As applied to wood, bookmatching is usually done with veneer produced in one of several ways, but can also be done with solid wood. Book matched black walnut dining room table 4 wide by 8. You can see our current inventory of large slabs for making bar tops, tables, desks etc. Book matched maple video started by 123maxbars on sawmills and milling. Sustainably harvested hardwoods from southwest wisconsin.
This beautiful, oneofakind dining table started its journey 30 minutes away from our shop in wilkesboro, north carolina where it was sustainably sourced. Black walnut book matched table top our client requested a large black walnut live edge slab for their dining room able to seat 10 large. Bookmatching is the practice of matching two or more wood or stone surfaces, so that two adjoining surfaces mirror each other, giving the impression of an opened book as applied to wood, bookmatching is usually done with veneer produced in one of several ways, but can also be done with solid wood. Bookmatching wood slabs is the practice of matching two or more wood slabs, so that two adjoining surfaces mirror each other. All of your slabs have been cut and kiln dried down to 8% moisture and have be resurfaced to within 116 accuracy. Run of the mill offers a huge selection of live edge slabs. We have book matched these two beautiful slabs to mirror each other giving the effect of one live edge slab. Liens specializes in walnut and also has a huge inventory of regular dimensional hardwood lumberfrom 12. We have installed countless live edge and book matched hardwood slabs as visual masterpieces within homes, commercial environments and office spaces. More unphotographed slabs are likely available in our current inventory.
Live edge slab dining tables, walnut slabs and tops. Here is a desk using live edge slabs for both the top and the base. We specialize in solid hardwood live edge slabs in many domestic species including walnut, cherry, ash, maple, sycamore, elm, honey locust and more. Black walnut is a southern species with 97% of volume in the southwest and southeast regions of the state. Live edge slabs black walnut alderfer lumber company inc. Black walnut report wisconsin department of natural resources. Book matched slabs bookmatching is the practice of matching two or more wood, so that two adjoining surfaces mirror each other, giving the impression of an opened book. The short story on bookmatched panels wood magazine. Tables and tops made from live edge slabs are in and our kiln dried slabs will provide a dramatic centerpiece to any room. This pair can be used to either make a live edge bookmatched table, or a resin stabilized rectangular.
The book matched slabs are positioned to fit like a puzzle with a small half inch spacing between where they meet. Claro walnut slabs claro walnut crotches coffee table slabs. Then draw a centerline along one edge of the piece. These free edge walnut slabs are 119 long cut 104 thick.
This gives the impression of an opened book, hence the term bookmatched. The bookmatched slabs are positioned to fit like a puzzle with a small half inch spacing between where they meet. We do get some logs large enough to make slabs as wide as 36 or more, but another approach that sometimes works is to glue together 2 slabs that. Typically, slabs take 12 weeks in the kiln after air drying properly. Black walnut coffee table and end tables upon ordering their custom 27 x 59 x 18 black walnut coffee table there was enough wood left in the slab to create two matching black walnut end tables for a residential home in bend, oregon. Just brought home a load of walnut and cherry tree slabs from aspenson lumber co.
Solid book matched live edge slabs, slab tables and tops and custom table tops in walnut, cherry, maple, ash, mahogany and other fine hardwoods. Our slabs are kilndried to provide maximum stability and to eradicate any insects. All lumber is first carefully air dried, then kiln dried to between 6 8% emc, surface planed, and finally trimmed of most knots, wane, or splits. Book matched walnut slabs started by gamillworker on general woodworking. We are one of the largest producers of liveedge slabs. Live natural edge slabs figured black walnut lumber, live edge. Boards cut under 60will cost less to ship using fedex. Logs to lumber kiln dried hardwood lumber domestic and exotic lumber live edge slabs table tops.
This will be through a private carrier, you may need to assist. This method of sawing live edge slabs accentuates the grain and color found in the log and typically produces much wider boards. Apr 11, 2016 bookmatching refers to matching two or more slabs of stone, so that the two adjoining surfaces mirror each other, like an opened book. Johnson creek hardwoods is a small sawmill, so we usually have hundreds rather than thousands of board feet of inventory in most species. Bookmatched dining and conference the wood cycle of. See more ideas about stone, marble wall and design. This dining table features book matched black walnut live edge slabs with wenge butterfly keys along the bottom side. Missouri, new hampshire, new brunswick, new york, rhode island, texas, vermont, wisconsin. The bookmatched slab table designs are as boundless as the unique qualities found in each slab we mill. We also repair and refinish furniture in all styles. Walnut book matches walnut lumber walnut lumber matched sets. We look for the most interesting log to make our live edge wood slabs out of. Bookmatched dining and conference the wood cycle of wisconsin.
We currently have numerous sets of wide walnut slabs that are fresh out of our dry kiln. Black walnut report wisconsin department of natural. Oct 1, 2017 stone that is book matched to create a flowing pattern on a large scale. Our slabs are all beautiful old growth california black walnut. Book matched panels add visual interest and a mark of fine craftsmanship to a project. Shop all northwest timber figured lumber, wood, and domestic exotic hardwoods for furniture and musical instruments. Large live edge slabs and bookmatched slabs wood vendors. Our live edge slabs in black walnut and other species.
And here is an example of a table made from a bookmatched set. Great spirit hardwoods hardwood lumber and live edge slabs. In this particular case we did what is called a book match. Two black walnut slabs milled from the same tree were joined or bookmatched to seamlessly create one sculptural piece of wood. Large blocks of natural stone are brought to the processing plant from the quarry, and cut into slabs by a gang saw which works in a similar way to a bread slicer. A book match is where you take a piece of wood and cut it in half and you open it like a book. The technique is used to beautify a variety of objects such as. Menomonie specialty lumber is a custom furniture builder and supplier of fine hardwoods for the discerning woodworker. Our partner, spiritcraft furniture is a leading table manufacturer made up of a group of artisans known for quality, efficiency, perfect glue joints and fair pricing. Live edge dining table in solid bookmatched black walnut live edge slabs onu.
It occurs mostly as part of the black walnut, mixed. The client requested a table that could seat 810 people. Our live edge slab tables and table tops are available in single and book matched slabs in elm shown, walnut shown, white oak, maple and ash. Stop in today to view other slabs in walnut, cherry, maple or contact matt about a specific dimension and species youre looking for. We are able to produce truly custom furniture in many styles. Most slabs require 2 summers of air drying before they are ready for the kiln.
We offer a vast array of stunning and unique slabs, flitches and live edge hardwoods for table tops, kitchen islands, conference tables and desks. The volume ofblack walnut has increased six fold since 1983 and has nearly tripled since 1996. Sawn walnut slabs wenge white oak curly white oak slabs. Book matched black walnut dining room table 4 wide by 8 long we worked closely with an interior designer at a minneapolis st paul furniture store on this project. Contact liens to see their huge inventory of slabs for bar tops, tables, and counters. Walnut book matches good hope hardwoods walnut slabs. Custom solid wood table tops live edge slab tables. Custom salvaged hardwood furniture gallery natural edge. Bookmatched maple video started by 123maxbars on sawmills and milling. Our lumber is harvested in the state of wisconsin, often from fallen and cleared. Our live edge slab conference tables and table tops are available in book matched slabs in elm, walnut and ash all shown here. Sanded live edge hardwood slabs, kiln dried and wide belt.
We have numerous, beautiful liveedge slabs that are up to 25 inches wide and 12feet long. Growth rates of black walnut are almost double that of other species and mortality is much lower. Our lumber is harvested in the state of wisconsin, often from fallen and cleared city lumber. Paul aspenson custom kiln dries driftless wood, and provides planing services for the slabs wider than 15 he can handle up to 24. Bookmatching refers to matching two or more slabs of stone, so that the two adjoining surfaces mirror each other, like an opened book. Milwaukee woodworks supplies hardwood lumber in milwaukee, wi. Call for a shipping estimate for any slab over 150 pounds. A big challenge is to produce pieces that are wide enough to make the projects that our customers are looking for. The movement of the wood repeats a mirror image like butterfly wings. Kiln dried, bookmatched, walnut slabs at about 812% moisture content. Buy a custom live edge book matched walnut slab dining.
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