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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.
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.
Click here to readthe July-August Bohlke Lumber Newsletter.
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.
Click here to readthe May-June Bohlke Lumber Newsletter.
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.
Click here to readthe March-April Bohlke Lumber Newsletter.
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.
Click here to readthe January-February Bohlke Lumber Newsletter.
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.
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.
Click here to readthe November-December Bohlke Lumber Newsletter.
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.
Etimoe wood veneer is derived from a tree native to West and Central Africa. These trees regularly grow up to 100 feet, sometimes reaching 165 feet in height – trunk diameters can be as wide as 9 feet. Because these trees are large, it’s not unusual to find logs that yield large quantities of veneer or lumber. This makes Etimoe a top choice for design projects calling for substantial amounts of decorative veneer in sequence.
Etimoe veneer heartwood is usually a reddish brown with a speckled appearance. Plain and medium- to heavily-figured logs are available (notably fiddleback and block mottle figuring). Darker brown or red veins are sometimes visible and the grain is generally straight or interlocked. Etimoe veneer also has a fine and even texture, as well as good natural luster and strength.
Both architectural and acoustic panels, millwork, cabinetry and doors, as well as furniture are all common uses for this veneer.
In addition, we also have fumed Etimoe veneer logs available. The fumed versions display deeper chocolatey browns compared to the naturally occurring reddish browns. Fumed Etimoe remains a hot species in the architectural and aircraft design world, and is also used in millwork, cabinetry and doors, as well as high-end furniture.
Our current natural (unfumed) Etimoe inventory
Flat cut & quarter cut, plain and figured, in various grades
Our team can help elevate your next project to new levels – contact us today to request physical samples, and to schedule an in-person visit OR a virtual veneer log inspection.
The M. Bohlke Veneer and Lumber facilities are also open for scheduled visits. Please contact your M. Bohlke sales rep or use our contact form to schedule a visit.
Circassian Walnut (also sometimes called French Walnut or Common Walnut) can be either flat cut or quarter cut when used for wood veneer. Its coloring ranges from a light gray-brown to dark and warm red-browns, along with irregular streaks of darker brown. Gray, purple and red casts are very common, giving the grain an earthy rainbow palette. Circassian Walnut wood can display beautiful fiddleback figure as seen in our digital wood veneer sample to the left.
These trees are native to Europe, reaching heights of 80-120 feet, with trunk diameters usually between 5-6 feet. A favorite for architectural panels and millwork – acoustic panels, cabinetry, doors, furniture and store fixtures are also all common uses for this species.
Circassian Walnut bar top at the Marriott Charlotte Bar in Charlotte, NC.
M. Bohlke inventory
We have a wide variety of veneer panel lengths available in this species in both plain and figured grains. At M. Bohlke Lumber, our selection of handsome Circassian Walnut live edge slabs ranges in lengths between 10-15 feet, widths ranging from 23-41 inches and thicknesses between 1-3 inches.
Request samples or schedule a visit
Contact us to request samples, to schedule an in-person visit, or a virtual veneer log inspection.
Our Live Veneer Log Inspection service allows you to view a veneer log inspection via a live stream. We also offer the flexibility of sending recorded video directly to you for viewing at your leisure.
Watching a veneer log inspection at your convenience provides the same control as if you were here. You can pause the inspection for longer views of grain structure and color consistency and, if streaming live, request to see logs a second time the moment you need to.
Our facilities are also open for scheduled visits. Please contact your M. Bohlke sales rep or use our contact form to schedule a visit.
Click here to readthe September-October Bohlke Lumber Newsletter.
Sipo Highlight | Our current stock includes 8/4, 10/4 and 12/4 boules, as well as 8/4 FAS&BTR. We share details about this west and central African wood, including its many uses. A favorite Sipo project of ours provides brewery visitors a one-of-a-kind experience.
A Table Story | Andy Brownell, owner of Brownell Furniture, has decades of experience as a woodworker and craftsman. His recent build is a 7′ dining room table crafted from Spessart Oak, a highly prized species.
Castello (sometimes spelled as Castelo) marble flat cut wood veneer has light yellow to olive brown heartwood, along with a fine, uniform texture and high contrast. The term marble comes from the highly distinctive striped pattern; we also have plain Castello available. Plain Castello is a fairly plentiful species, but the marbled grain cut gives it a very visually appealing aesthetic. This wood is very strong, elastic, and polishes smoothly and beautifully.
Flat Cut Marble Castello live veneer log samples – see the variation from log to log – unique and handsome species.
The tree and its veneer uses
This South American native reaches heights of 20 to 30 feet with trunk diameters only between 1 and 3 feet. Our current veneer inventory consists of a variety of appropriate panel lengths, ranging from 7-12’+ flat cut.
Architectural millwork, cabinetry and furniture, as well as accent pieces are all great choices for Marble Castello veneer. Its olive tones bring natural warmth to many environments, including hospitality, educational settings, and more. Castello is also often used in the making of ukuleles, remaining a popular species for that.
Flat cut Marble Castello veneer sample.
Requesting samples or scheduling a visit
Contact us to request samples, or to schedule an in-person visit or a virtual veneer log inspection.
Our Live Veneer Log Inspection service allows you to view a veneer log inspection via a live stream. We also offer the flexibility of sending recorded video directly to you for viewing at your leisure. Watching a veneer log inspection at your convenience provides the same control as if you were here. You can pause the inspection for longer views of grain structure and color consistency and, if streaming live, request to see logs a second time the moment you need to.
Our facilities are also open for scheduled visits. Please contact your M. Bohlke sales rep or use our contact form to schedule a visit.
