March-April 2023 | Bohlke Lumber Newsletter

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Surfaced Beli live edge slabs available through M. Bohlke Lumber in Fairfield, Ohio.

New African species in live edge wood | We recently graded Beli and Eyeck live edge slabs, two African woods with vastly different appearances.

New Arrivals | We have also recently graded a slew of new arrivals: boules – Spessart Oak boules, European Ash; dimensional lumber – European Oak and Wenge; plus several species in live edge wood form.

Dimensional Lumber and Boules Inventory | Included in every M. Bohlke Lumber newsletter is our current square edge and boules inventory. If you don’t see a particular species you’re after, please inquire—we generally have veneer logs to cut into lumber that can be kiln dried on short order.

MBVC featured by local news channel WCPO 9

We had the pleasure of being featured by local news channel WCPO 9 about a special banking initiative we have implemented for our employees — Nick explains this initiative, and one of our great employees, Jose, shares how this program has helped him so far. Full-length article and video: wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/fairfield/fairfield-company-is-able-to-attract-retain-employees-by-helping-unbanked-workers

Daniel Monk with WCPO 9 interviewing Nick Bohlke, MBVC President of Manufacturing.

January-February 2023 | Bohlke Lumber Newsletter

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Column of Sen wood veneer.
MBVC Corporate office featuring Sen columns and Tamo ash veneer paneling.

Japanese Sen and European ash highlights | We delve into our lumber stock of light and airy toned Sen and classically beautiful European ash.

Fumed species inventory | Our selection of fumed lumber species includes European Chestnut, Eucalyptus, Larch, and European Oak.

New Arrivals | We have recently graded Bubinga 8/4 FAS&BTR, Cedar of Lebanon live edge slabs, European Oak live edge slabs, Pippy Oak 4/4 FAS&BTR, Claro Walnut live edge slabs, and more.

Dimensional Lumber and Boules Inventory | Included in every M. Bohlke Lumber newsletter is our current square edge and boules inventory. If you don’t see a particular species you’re after, please inquire—we generally have veneer logs to cut into lumber that can be kiln dried on short order.

November-December 2022 | Bohlke Lumber Newsletter

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Our selection of Redwood | Redwood live edge, cookies, and table bases are front and center this issue.

Available natural Redwood table bases.

Specially curated showroom | Our team has recently curated a beautiful collection of available Redwood pieces into the aptly named Redwood Room, set up as a walkthrough showroom.

Featured table and base combo crafted from Redwood.

Recent MB Lumber arrivals | Our recent arrivals from Afrormosia square edge lumber and live edge to a fresh batch of rare Wenge slabs.

Dimensional and Boules Lumber Inventory | We share our complete square edge and boules inventory at the end of the newsletter. Please inquire if you do not see a species you’re looking for.

September-October 2022 | Lumber Newsletter

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Oak Pacific live edge slab #401793-734100
Currently available Pacific Oak live edge slab #401793-734100.

Our selection of indigenous oak slabs | The majority of our lumber inventory consists of imported woods, however we also carry some indigenous species, such as Pacific Oak, Red Oak, and Eastern White Oak.

New arrivals | We’ve checked in and graded various species in square edge, live edge, cookies, and boules.

Ipe & Wenge slabs | Our live edge slabs inventory of these species keeps growing! We have quite the selection of Wenge slabs, a rarity in itself.

Wenge live edge slabs laid out after being measured and graded.
New arrivals – Wenge live edge slabs laid out after being measured and graded.

Complete Species List | Please inquire if you do not see a species you’re looking for. We generally have veneer logs to cut into lumber that can be kiln dried on short order.

July-August 2022 | Bohlke Lumber Newsletter

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Bespoke Khaya Mahogany crotch live edge slab table.
Bespoke dining table fabricated by Black Copper Woodworking for the restaurant industry.

Khaya Mahogany slabs | Khaya Mahogany is known for its expansive figure. Dive into this species in our latest newsletter and learn more about the M. Bohlke Lumber inventory of crotch figure Khaya available.

More recent MB Lumber arrivals | All of our recent arrivals from Cypress dimensional lumber to Toon live edge slabs.

Dimensional Lumber Inventory | We share our complete square edge inventory at the end of the newsletter. Please inquire if you do not see a species you’re looking for—we generally have veneer logs to cut into lumber that can be kiln dried on short order.

May-June 2022 | Bohlke Lumber Newsletter

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Finished bespoke Brown Ebony dining table.

Unique species option: Brown Ebony | Our brown Ebony live edge inventory consists of long slab lengths of 13-21ft+ at affordable price points. Live edge brown Ebony is a perfect choice for bringing nature indoors through warm, earthy tones.

Close-up on Wenge inventory | Traditionally used in veneer, paneling and inlay, having Wenge available in slab form is rare and unique. Our slab inventory ranges in lengths from 11-13ft+ with widths between 14-39”+.

Stacked and available Wenge live edge slabs.

Recent MB Lumber arrivals | Short list of our recent arrivals from Olive Ash boules to Wenge dimensional lumber.

Dimensional Lumber Inventory | Speaking of dimensional lumber, we share our complete square edge inventory at the end of the newsletter. Please inquire if you do not see a species you’re looking for—we generally have veneer logs to cut into lumber that can be kiln dried on short order.

March-April 2022 | Bohlke Lumber Newsletter

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A portion of our available walnut burl cookie live edge slabs.

Stunning walnut burl cookies | We are excited to share our most recent addition of, dare we say, absolutely “sweet” California walnut burl slabs.

Santos rosewood cookies, boules, and more | The M. Bohlke Lumber team also recently added Santos rosewood cookies and 4/4 boules to our existing Santos inventory of 6/4, 8/4, 10/4 FAS&BTR square edge and live edge slabs.

Featured Santos rosewood cookie live edge slabs.

More recent MB Lumber arrivals | Short list of all of our recent arrivals from finished Albizia tables to new Teak dimensional lumber.

Dimensional Lumber Inventory | Speaking of dimensional lumber, we share our complete square edge inventory at the end of the newsletter. Please inquire if you do not see a species you’re looking for—we generally have veneer logs to cut into lumber that can be kiln dried on short order.

January-February 2022 | Bohlke Lumber Newsletter

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Bosse live edge slab collage.
A portion of our available Bosse live edge slabs.

Bosse produces large dimensional slabs | We consider our selection of Bosse slabs to be very large and uniform, with varying degrees of exceptional figure visible on each slab.

Karri wood live edge slab highlight.
Featured Karri live edge slab available from M. Bohlke Lumber.

Natural character and strength | Karri is one of the tallest Eucalyptus species, reaching heights between 100-200 feet, and capable of growing over 250 feet. We have featured a Karri slab that is a testament to the size of the tree it was harvested from.

Quartered Spessart oak boules | We also specialize in boules. Boules are logs that are slabbed but sold as an intact product for ultimate consistency in wood color and grain.

Dimensional Lumber Inventory | Please inquire if you do not see a species you’re looking for. We generally have veneer logs to cut into lumber that can be kiln dried on short order.

November-December 2021 | Lumber Newsletter

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Bespoke Bubinga conference table; Bubinga lumber sourced from M. Bohlke Lumber.
Bespoke conference table; designed and crafted by Single Batch Designs; lumber sourced from M. Bohlke Lumber in Hamilton, OH.

From conception to reality with Bubinga | Bubinga, a large tree that commonly exceeds 100 feet in height with a clear bole that is 30-60 feet long and 3 feet in diameter, is the star feature of this edition.

Wenge, more than an accent wood | Wenge is one of the most naturally occurring dark woods in the world and is often used for ornate inlay and paneling, but we say Wenge can also shine on its own. Check out highend furniture projects using Wenge as the main species.

Complete Species List | Please inquire if you do not see a species you’re looking for. We generally have veneer logs to cut into lumber that can be kiln dried on short order.