From taxidermy mount lumber, table top slabs to gunstock blanks we have. Book matching wood slabs is the practice of matching two or more wood slabs, so that two adjoining surfaces mirror each other. The color and detail of each slab is unique, making every slab a oneofakind masterpiece. This timber produced two matching book march sets of 94 crotch black. Catalpa live edge bookmatched slabs janish woodworks. A thick piece of unedged lumber that still has the rounded edges from the log. The short story on bookmatched panels wood magazine. Jan 18, 2017 gorgeous pieces of wood joined together bookmatched to achieve greater widths and a more uniform look. All the leaves from a flitch will have the same color and texture, and nearly identical grain patterns. Taking our time every step of the way and examining from every angle. To create a bookmatch, you simply open two sequential leaves of veneer like a book to form a mirror image.
We offer a very nice selection of highly figured bookmatched walnut slabs ranging in various sizes. Beautiful rustic color and contrast on these pieces milled here in the adirondacks. Veneer is often used for plywood facing and requires big, highquality logs. Bookmatched dining and conference the wood cycle of. Very little of this beauty is available in dimensional lumber. Logs to lumber kiln dried hardwood lumber domestic and exotic lumber live edge slabs table tops see a cool headboard using bookmatched crotch walnut see a project using bookmatched crotch walnut another project using bookmatched crotch walnut see a project using red elmwalnut slabs. Certainly its a matter of preference, whether you want your wood table to be a solid slab or to have that bookmatched effect. We understand that some people want to see a picture before purchasing so as time allows we post some of our available tops below. Keep in mind though, in some instances, depending on the width required for your wood table, you may have to opt for bookmatched pieces or perhaps planks.
When you open up the slabs a mirror image is created. When you open up a new piece of wood, youll be astounded at the variety of grains and patterns. Usually this involves cutting the log from side to side, producing the live edges. Spalted maple bookmatched adirondack rustic kd s2s lumber. Logs to lumber kiln dried hardwood lumber domestic and exotic lumber live edge slabs table tops see a project using bookmatched ash see another project using bookmatched ash big slabs must be shipped by truck.
When slabs are bookmatched, instead of polishing the same side of each slab, the processing plant alternates them so that theyre polished on opposite sides. Delivery by us can be arranged for destinations in the vicinity of central iowa. This will create a bookmatched pattern of repeating grain. When slabs are bookmatched it means that instead of polishing the same face of each slab, they alternate for them so that they open up like a book. Walnut book matches good hope hardwoods walnut slabs. White oak bookmatched wood slab set natural live edge dining. These mirrored pieces can create a stunning visual for your living space.
When bookmatched slabs are placed next to each other, they open up like a book and show a mirror image of each other. When these slabs are opened like a book, being that they. Prices shown below do not apply to exceptional figured stock, or bookend slab pairs. Bookmatching, squaring, and joining live edge ponderosa pine beetle kill slabs. Slabs and bookmatch lumber faifer and company, inc. Once cut, book matching is the practice of essentially matching two or more wood slabs so that two adjoining surfaces of the slabs mirror each other. Maryland wood countertops 1589 sulphur spring road, suite 111 arbutus, md 21227. Seamed together will make a table up to 40 wide by 96 long.
English elm figured bookmatched boards wood slab table straight edge dine tabletop wooden custom counter rustic furniture 4612m1 berkshireproducts 4. See more ideas about wood slab, wood and wood slab table. Wood grains may range from delicate to dramatic and may include tiger striping, quilting, or birds eye markings. No matter your preference in pattern, a recently popular trend towards book matched.
The lumber shack offers a wide variety of table top sets from locally harvested wood including magnificent slabs cut from black walnut, spalted maple, oak, etc. 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. Something built from bookmatched lumber has a distinctive look to it because the grain pattern on the boards will match. To create bookmatched lumber pieces, youll need the right wood slab, a good saw, a good eye, and some patience and technique. Using touch to feel any inconsistencies within the wood. The key to creating an attentiongrabbing panel lies in careful stock selection. Wormy spalted maple river table top rustic bookmatched kd lumber pair bmsm7.
Large table slab could make an interesting wrap around desk amongst other ideas cutting and joning cutting out stress and rejoining in single slabs and the symmetrical bookmatched always makes a more stable working surface. Our two piece natural live edge bookmatched wood slab sets are two slabs that were cut in sequence. The figure in this table made for an extremely nice and tedious build. The eyes or swirling grain in burls and the decayinduced lines in spalted wood make excellent choices. 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.
Bookmatched slabs are two slabs that were adjoining surfaces in the log. Book matched sets browse our large inventory berkshire products. Oct 11, 2017 i bookmatched two live edge cherry slabs to make a dining table with a metal base for a friend and show you how i make it. Measuring an irregular piece of wood can be difficult but take your time, examine the grain, and try to find common elements that will bookmatch attractively.
This enables the customer to buy slabs with matching grain and color flitchmatched book matched. In this video i show how a walnut log was opened up just like a book. One aromatic cedar slab bookmatched one term that gets thrown about in woodworking from time to time is bookmatched. And here is an example of a table made from a bookmatched set.
Bookmatched boards sequential cuts from a log are a great way to get a wide tabletop without buying a single slab. Jul 31, 2019 certainly its a matter of preference, whether you want your wood table to be a solid slab or to have that bookmatched effect. Walnut live edge bookmatched slabs janish woodworks. The sapwood is a cream to light brown sapwood is usually very narrow and not clearly defined from the heartwood. Maple bookmatched slabs wood slab, wood projects, tables, dining table, cool stuff. Boards cut under 60 will cost less to ship using fedex. In this instructable i will explain how to bookmatching a pair of 2 poplar slabs into. Most slabs require 2 summers of air drying before they are ready for the kiln. Sequential cuts from a log are a great way to get a wide tabletop without buying a single slab. Carpenters and woodworkers often use bookmatching for higherend furniture projects or for crafting beautiful wooden musical instruments like violins and guitars.
The wood slabs below are currently in stock and available for purchase. Musical curly claro walnut acoustic back and side set nwt3145c bookmatched back 18 x 22 x. This timber produced two matching book march sets of 94 crotch black walnut slabs. Oct 05, 2012 bookmatched refers to how the slabs are cut and polished at the factory. Lumber is alaska mill sawn, live edge, unplaned, airdried to 14 16 % or airdried and then kilndried solar kiln to 6 9%. I bookmatched two live edge cherry slabs to make a dining table with a metal base for a friend and show you how i make it. If you do not see the slab you are interested in, please call parkerville wood. In this instructable i will explain how to bookmatching a pair of 2 poplar slabs into a. Indian rosewood bookmatched slab table bookmatched wood slabs. Bookmatched live edge cherry table woodworking youtube. Seamed together will make a table up to 45 wide by 96 long.
Two pieces of bookmatched, kiln dried, highly figured cocobolo that has been run through our wide belt sander. A beautiful 8 heirloom table made from bookmatched claro walnut. Apr 23, 2019 to create bookmatched lumber pieces, youll need the right wood slab, a good saw, a good eye, and some patience and technique. Nothing was used to enhance the color for the pictures, so finish will really make this look great. Highly figured bookmatched live edge black walnut table. Look for wood with unusual grain, a knot, or color variation that will form an interesting pattern when mirrored. This feature makes veneer perfect for decorative techniques such as bookmatching that make creative use of the woods grain and figure. Call for a shipping estimate for any slab over 150 pounds. Bookmatched pecan with turquoise inlay coffee table, unique wood table, pecan wood. Our slabs are all beautiful old growth california black walnut. Beautiful bookmatched wood slabs that are affordable. Like the look of an open book, bookmatching is the process of matching two wood surfaces. Bookmatched sets furniture maker blog hopes woodshop.
Logs to lumber kiln dried hardwood lumber domestic and exotic lumber live edge slabs. Bookmatched wood slabs bookmatching wood slabs is the practice of matching two or more wood slabs, so that two adjoining surfaces mirror each other. Kiln dried, bookmatched, walnut slabs at about 812% moisture content. Sawn walnut slabs wenge white oak curly white oak slabs white oak qrt. Apr 11, 2016 when slabs are bookmatched, instead of polishing the same side of each slab, the processing plant alternates them so that theyre polished on opposite sides. If you would like us to build a custom table for your give us a call.
Three bookmatched walnut slabs were joined to create a 96. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The pictures show the actual pieces of wood for sale. Wedding centerpiece large rustic adirondack pine 3 thick wp1. Beautiful bookmatched wood slabs that are affordable lumber. We look forward to helping you find the right slab for your project.
Bookmatched guitar tonewood top sets, curly maple, quilted. Bookmatched live edge walnut slab dining table live edge. Typically, slabs take 12 weeks in the kiln after air drying properly. Planing and sanding until we achieved the smoothest finish possible. This walnut bookmatched live edge slab tabletop is a great addition to this ultramodern custom home in paradise valley, arizona. Our slabs are kilndried to provide maximum stability and to eradicate any insects. The trick is to find and reveal perfectly matchedor mirroredpatterns on each piece. Book matched slabs are a precise, valued method of making slabs. Bookmatched figured black walnut lumber, live edge furniture. Live edge bookmatched table top sets are a great way to add a durable, unique, and beautiful touch to the overall decor of any room in your home or office.
Logs to lumber kiln dried hardwood lumber domestic and exotic lumber live edge slabs table tops see a cool headboard using bookmatched crotch. Jun 17, 2018 in this video i show how a walnut log was opened up just like a book. Live edge walnut, cherry, maple, elm, oak, and other domestic hardwoods for sale at great prices. Live edge dining table black walnut natural raw wooden bookmatch wood slabs tabletop rustic bartop countertop unfinished raw custom 6572m1. This gives the impression of an opened book, hence the term bookmatched. The advantage of the wood slab is that a slab will show much more of the natural contour, of the knots, of the movement of the tree.
Walnut book matches walnut lumber walnut lumber matched sets walnut qrt. Bookmatched refers to how the slabs are cut and polished at the factory. Measuring an irregular piece of wood can be difficult but take your time. Then draw a centerline along one edge of the piece. This approach involves cutting two slabs of wood from the same log, one right after the other.
When these slabs are opened like a book, being that they share the same face, they create a pleasing mirror image of each other. Our liveedge slabs are sawn as flitches meaning slabs boards from a single log are cut and stored together. Bookmatching wood slabs is the practice of matching two or more wood slabs. Sep 21, 2011 the advantage of the wood slab is that a slab will show much more of the natural contour, of the knots, of the movement of the tree. This enables the customer to buy slabs with matching grain and color flitchmatched bookmatched. Bookmatching wood slabs is the practice of matching two or more wood slabs, so that two adjoining surfaces mirror each other. Each slab is cut to the same thickness, making two slabs that are almost identical. As applied to wood, bookmatching is usually done with veneer produced in one of several ways, but can also be done with solid wood. We are one of the largest producers of liveedge slabs. Bookmatched dining and conference the wood cycle of wisconsin. Live edge dining table bookmatched spalted liquid amber slabs. White oak is used often for flooring and furniture. Slab products will be usually 2 to 3 inches thick, as opposed to dimensional lumber that will be thinner.
A term in sawing or veneering, where successive pieces of boards or veneer a thin sheet of wood cut on a veneer machine. Our inventory changes regularly based on what is getting sawed and dried. Luxury car makers may also use bookmatching for their interior work. White oak bookmatched wood slab set natural live edge. Bookmatching refers to matching two or more slabs of stone, so that the two adjoining surfaces mirror each other, like an opened book.
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