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What is claro walnut?
When it comes to beautiful hardwoods for furniture and décor, walnut is a favorite among many. But did you know that there are different types of walnut, each with its...
What is claro walnut?
When it comes to beautiful hardwoods for furniture and décor, walnut is a favorite among many. But did you know that there are different types of walnut, each with its...

A different kind of harvest for walnut orchards...
At Lively Lumber LLC, we're passionate about salvaging high-quality wood from trees that might otherwise go to waste. That's why we were thrilled to have had the opportunity to salvage...
A different kind of harvest for walnut orchards...
At Lively Lumber LLC, we're passionate about salvaging high-quality wood from trees that might otherwise go to waste. That's why we were thrilled to have had the opportunity to salvage...

Why are live edge slabs "so expensive"?
I get asked this question a lot and wanted to document a few reasons why live edge slabs cost what they do. Let's review the steps required to properly prepare a...
Why are live edge slabs "so expensive"?
I get asked this question a lot and wanted to document a few reasons why live edge slabs cost what they do. Let's review the steps required to properly prepare a...

What exactly is a burl?
If you're interested in woodworking, you may have heard the term "wood burl" before. But what exactly is a burl, and why is it so prized by woodworkers and collectors...
What exactly is a burl?
If you're interested in woodworking, you may have heard the term "wood burl" before. But what exactly is a burl, and why is it so prized by woodworkers and collectors...

Slabrador — live edge wood slab finder
We recently launched a new website, slabrador.com, to help woodworkers find the perfect live edge wood slab for their project. We are currently showcasing over 8,000 slabs from eight premium domestic sawmills and lumber...
Slabrador — live edge wood slab finder
We recently launched a new website, slabrador.com, to help woodworkers find the perfect live edge wood slab for their project. We are currently showcasing over 8,000 slabs from eight premium domestic sawmills and lumber...

Milling a 250 year old exhibition Douglas Fir
We milled a large exhibition Douglas Fir log from the Exploratorium into unique live edge slabs measuring over 54" wide and 10" long.
Milling a 250 year old exhibition Douglas Fir
We milled a large exhibition Douglas Fir log from the Exploratorium into unique live edge slabs measuring over 54" wide and 10" long.