I live in Denver looking for live edge wood ? What species is this one

nasz

12 years ago

I live in Denver looking for live edge wood ? What species is this one?

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Tim Cronin

11 years ago

When selecting live edge counters, make sure you ask about the curing/drying time and what moisture percentage your piece is currently stored at. This will make a huge difference in whether or not the piece remains free of future expansion/contraction cracks. Make sure it is sealed and finished properly or it will become a bit of a regular item on your to-do list.

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SF Architecture
12 years ago
This slab happens to be walnut but you can get slabs in many species. The trick is finding a specialty wood dealer in your area. You'll want to go hand pick a piece, that's the fun part! Try looking up furniture grade hardwood dealers in and around Denver. Good luck!
-Carl
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Final Stage Designs, LLC
12 years ago
Try Talarico Hardwoods
www.talaricohardwoods.com/ I have purchased some slabs from Sam in the past and he has some great stuff, its worth a look. He is in PA but he ships worldwide. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Regards,
Tim
nasz
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you for your help
Debbie Puckett
12 years ago
That is a beautiful slab counter. Here is some of the work my husband does. We live in Alabama and have some beautiful trees for slabs. The coffe table and counters are magnolia tree.
Debbie Puckett
12 years ago
That is a beautiful slab counter. Here is some of the work my husband does. We live in Alabama and have some beautiful trees for slabs. The coffe table and counters are magnolia tree.
Debbie Puckett
12 years ago
Here are the pics.
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SF Architecture
12 years ago
It's great to see all these beautiful examples of live edge woodworking. The original photo from SF Architecture above is a 4 1/2" slab of walnut locally sourced. There are great sources for slabs all over the US; you just have to keep asking around to find the best one for your project. Sort of like shopping for antiques!
nasz
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you everyone
Mona Sanderson
12 years ago
Debbie Puckett Do you have a website? In the market for a bar top.
Sandersonmona@gmail.com
Debbie Puckett
12 years ago
No we don't have a website yet , he just started building with living edge slabs this year . We hope in a few years when he retires we can build and sell some of the things he builds. Our counters and living room furniture are from magnolia , the dining room table and benches are cedar.i have more pics on my Houzz page .
Roger Chester
12 years ago
Nice work!
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SF Architecture
12 years ago
Thanks!
Debbie Puckett
12 years ago
Don't know who you are saying nice work to. What my husband built or sf architecture ? But thank you Charlie builds beautiful furniture, it can be seen on my Houzz page.
userinpgh
11 years ago
Beautiful. We have slabs of lignum vitae and are considering this. Nicely done, SF Architecture!
nasz
Original Author
11 years ago
Luna where is your business located ?
userinpgh
11 years ago
I don't have a business. My husband inherited some amazing lumber from his family's shipbuilding business. We have several large pieces of lignum vitae and also are building a house. We're considering using a piece of lignum for a raw edge counter. It's beautiful!
matthewking
11 years ago
TC Woods, in Fort Lupton north of Denver has all live edge wood, including a lot of walnut. It is all locally harvested (urban lumber).
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Where Wood Meets Steel
11 years ago
This might be a little late for you, but we have a large inventory of wood slabs and lumber in Denver as well as a mill that can cut trees up to 5' wide or custom sizes to spec. We also have a metal shop. You can view our work here: http://wwms.net, mill site here: http://denverwoodslabs.com.
Barbara
11 years ago
We are in an Adobe home outside Scottsdale, AZ. I'm dying to replace 25+ yr old pale tile countertops. Granite is so cold, is it possible to coat the live edge wood so it's suitable for a bar style seating? And what would then be appropriate around the sink and stove. I LOVE your slab!
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RE-CO BKLYN
10 years ago
RE-CO BKLYN salvages New York City trees from the waste stream and create one of a kind live edge slabs. We can ship all over the country and have sent some beautiful pieces to Colorado before. Live edge makes a wonderful counter top with any penetrating wiping varnish, as with all wood furniture it does require coasters and trivets. We often provide cutting boards in a matching species to compliment the counters and provide a surface for heavier use. Check out some our past kitchens here!

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