When looking to purchase a live edge wood slab or burl, it’s important to find out how it was dried. If the slab wasn’t properly dried, you may end up with problems such as warping as your piece ages. Generally, slabs should be air dried for a year per inch of thickness and then dried in a kiln before they can be used. Here at Berkshire Products, we hold the same high standards in drying our slabs. To do this, we air dry them and kiln dry them, and even store them in buildings that act like solar kilns.***
Before you come to check out the awesome live edge slabs we have here at Berkshire Products, it’s so important to have a good idea of what you’re looking for and the size you need. Our selection can be a bit overwhelming, so we suggest taking the time to plan ahead and think about the shape, character of its edges, grain patterns, and species of the slab that you want. Once you find what you’re looking for, remember to keep the slab’s thickness and flatness in mind when you finally trim it down – that way, you can be sure it’ll be perfect for your project. No worries though, if you show up without a plan or just want to browse, that’s okay too! As always, our friendly sales team is always here to lend a hand – just let us know if you need any help.
Once you’ve selected your unique live edge piece, it’s time to take the next step by initiating your project. If you need assistance with the construction, we can connect you with a wealth of experienced woodworkers. On the other hand, if you plan to do the work yourself but are in need of a bit more advice beforehand, our experienced staff is more than willing to help answer questions. If you need to install epoxy, or to create an eye-catching “river table” – we’ve got you covered with all the epoxy supplies you need! If you are not in a position to use the slab immediately, it is necessary to store it in a manner that helps minimize the risk of warping. Make sure to store it vertically, cover it with a protective item such as a moving blanket and ensure it is located in an area with low humidity.
If you are unable to make it here in person, you can browse our online selection of live edge slabs and burls. Our website offers high quality images and detailed descriptions of our inventory. With orders over $2,000, take advantage of our FREE shipping., for orders under $2,000, enjoy our low flat rate of $300. To ensure your item arrives in the same condition that it left us, we package each of our slabs in secure, custom-built crates. Contact us today to begin your next woodworking project!
***To learn more about how we dry our slabs, see our kiln drying blog post!
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