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Live Edge Benches and Why Your Home Needs One

December 7, 2022

A live edge bench is a broad term to describe any wooden bench that has been made using a live edge slab rather than typical...

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Solid Wood Centerpieces for Your Dining Table

November 23, 2022

These days, much of what you find in a department store is made of particle board and will not last for years to come, but...

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What Does Bookmatched Mean? | Live Edge Slabs

November 16, 2022

A bookmatched slab is a set of at least two slabs – often more – that, when joined and glued, make up one tabletop. When...

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4 Reasons Why You Should Be Applying a Finish To Live Edge Wood

October 19, 2022

Have you ever wondered, “Why should I be applying a finish to live edge wood?” If so, you’re in the right place! We wanted to...

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How Does a Log Turn into a Live Edge Slab: From Our Doorstep to Yours

September 14, 2022

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “How does a log turn into a live edge slab?” If so, then today is the day you find...

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Eye-Catching Spalted Wood | The Lumber Shack

August 17, 2022

Spalted wood is caused by a process called spalting, which is when wood is colored or bleached by fungi. This is a process that can...

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