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Rustic Fireplace Mantel Options

Curly Grain Redwood Mantel

Rustic fireplace mantels are one of our best-selling product lines. It’s a sure thing here, every day, that someone is going to be working on fireplace mantels. It’s just one of the many things we do here at Redwood Burl Inc. Some of our newest rustic fireplace mantel designs are shown below. These come with…

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Salvaging Redwood Burl Stumps

How does a burl grow?

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,…

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Bob’s Redwood Kitchen Counter Project

Redwood kitchen countertops are a stunning choice for any kitchen. Not only do they add a touch of natural beauty, but they’re also incredibly durable and eco-friendly. Types of Redwood Countertops You can find redwood countertops in various styles, including: Edge Grain: Made from boards placed on their sides and glued together, this type offers…

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Ethically Sourced Redwood

How does a burl grow?

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. …

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Explain Burl Wood and Grain Patterns?

Redwood furniture - a burl wood vanity slab finished in conversion varnish

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…

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How is Redwood Utilized for Dining Tables, Counters, and Desks?

Redwood Dining Table

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…

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19 Custom Burl Wood Furniture Ideas for Any Home

Custom Burl Wood Furniture

Burl wood furniture is a unique addition to any home, business, or cabin. We not only provide raw materials for woodworkers to create their burl wood furniture and decor but also offer a variety of finishing services and build custom pieces for our clients. Our custom burl furniture can be made to fit any design…

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The Fast Furniture Crash

It’s no secret that the current pattern of furniture consumption (cheaper, faster, and more) is simply unsustainable. Consumers once bought furniture intending it to last a lifetime, however, furniture is becoming disposable. Today, most pieces are not made well enough to be collectibles or passed down to younger generations. These hearty creations were usually produced domestically,…

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What is Burl Wood?

Burl Wood Table Slab

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…

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