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How To Keep Live Edge Wood from Warping

How To Keep Live Edge Wood from Warping and Other Exciting Tips!

While live edge wood makes for a great table, bar top, charcuterie board and a number of other things, there are a few factors that...
How does a Log turn into a live edge slab

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

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...
What is a Tree Slice?

What is a Tree Slice? Perfect for Your Next Project | The Lumber Shack

A tree slice – also commonly referred to as a cookie – is a cross-section cut of a log. You can typically find tree slices...
Creating Your Own Charcuterie Board Slab

Creating Your Own Charcuterie Board Slab

Charcuterie boards are a HOT topic these days and we couldn’t be more on board! They make a great centerpiece at any occasion and have...
Wall Cleats Guide

How To: Hang your Live Edge Headboard with Wall Cleats

A wall cleat (or French cleat) is a tool that many people use to hang items on a wall or other vertical surface. Cleats give...
7 Popular Live Edge Wood Projects for Your Home

7 Popular Live Edge Wood Projects for Your Home

HGTV, a widely known authority on design trends, says “live-edge is a design term you need to know now”, and we couldn’t agree more! Live...
Benefits of Kiln Dried Slabs

Is Kiln Dried Wood Worth It? Absolutely! | The Lumber Shack

Everyone has a different opinion on this question, but we believe it is always YES! There are many benefits to working with Kiln Dried Live...
Live Edge Table Tops: Everything You Need to Know

Live Edge Table Tops: Everything You Need to Know

So you’ve discovered the beauty that is a Live Edge Table Top. Now it’s time to start the search for YOUR perfect slab! There is...
Caring For Your Solid Wood Furniture

Caring For Your Solid Wood Furniture | The Lumber Shack

After all the time put into searching, planning, and finishing, your Solid Wood Furniture is finally installed and ready to use! Now you have just...
How much thickness is lost during flattening?

FAQ: How Much Thickness is Lost During Flattening?

How much thickness is lost during flattening? The answer is: it depends on the slab. Thickness loss is caused by the removal of defects that...
Live Edge Dining Tables

Live Edge Dining Tables: Give the Gift That Gathers

The Lumber Shack can help you create an heirloom piece you’ll treasure for a lifetime. We can help you choose a live edge slab or...
table top sizes

What is the Ideal Dining Table Size? | The Lumber Shack

A question we hear a lot at The Lumber Shack is “What size dining table do I need?” It is a great question and is,...
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