Extracting and salvaging redwood stumps, logs, or even butt cuts can be incredibly challenging. To extract redwood is likely the most laborious step in cutting redwood. This is true even with large earth-moving equipment like cats and loaders. A lot of the stumps are buried in the underbrush, dirt, smaller stumps and logs, sand, gravel,…
Redwood burl is one of nature’s most breathtaking creations. Its intricate grain patterns and rich tones make it a highly sought-after material for furniture, mantels, and decorative pieces. But have you ever wondered about the journey a redwood burl slab takes from the forest to your home? Let’s explore this fascinating process. The Origin: Harvesting…
What is Ethical Redwood Sourcing? When working with old-growth redwood, the issue of ethical sourcing is particularly important. Redwood is highly sought after for woodworking and construction projects of all kinds. However, sourcing it can be a challenge. Many of our clients take as much interest as we do in where their wood comes from. …
Unveiling Nature’s Masterpiece: Exploring Highly Sought-After Burl Wood and Grain Patterns In the world of woodworking and craftsmanship, few materials capture the imagination quite like burl wood. Renowned for its unique and captivating grain patterns, burl wood is celebrated for its rarity, complexity, and exquisite beauty. Join us on a journey through the captivating realm…
Redwood is a versatile and elegant material that is increasingly popular in interior design for its natural beauty and durability. Here’s how it’s commonly used: Dining Tables Redwood’s rich color and distinctive grain make it an excellent choice for dining tables. Its natural charm adds warmth to any dining area, creating a welcoming environment for…
When we think of the Redwoods, we think of peace and tranquility. However, as the fog rolls in and Halloween approaches, we can sense a vastly different atmosphere that can be downright spooky… and rightfully so. The North Coast Redwoods contain some of the most notoriously haunted spots in California. If you’ve been searching for…
Explaining Burl Wood To the layman, wood is wood. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Burl wood shares nothing in common with generic timber besides their composition of wood. Live edge furniture and wood slab furniture with the unique, dramatic grain patterns characteristic of burl wood has been, and continues to be, a staple…
When purchasing burl wood, you at some point wonder, “How does a burl grow?” It seems like such a simple question, but that is just not the case. Burlwood grows for complicated and often debated reasons. We drew from our customer’s most frequently asked questions to put together this post answering three questions: how does…
Happy World Wood Day! As wood enthusiasts, we recognize the importance of long-lasting, sustainable resources. World Wood Day on March 21, organized by the World Wood Day Foundation. It is a celebration dedicated to the universal uses of wood. In lieu of this, we want to share with you some of the reasons we love…
New Growth and Old Growth Redwood – What’s the Difference? Old-growth and new growth are common terms you’ll hear in the redwood industry. Old-growth redwood is highly valued and well known for its beauty, durability, and resilience. But what exactly does it mean when we refer to a piece of redwood as old-growth? Old Growth…