Live Edge Slabs

Highly prized in Africa for carvings, boat building, as well as windows and doors, flooring and furniture. African Padauk is often referred to as Bloodwood due to red sap emerging from the tree after being cut. Its heartwood color can vary, ranging from a pale pink orange to a deep brown red. Considered very durable and resistant to bug attack, this wood has been used outdoors for centuries. This is our widest slab of this species available. It measures 10.1′ long x 50″ wide x 2.56″ deep. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database and view various cuts of our African Padauk veneer here.

Region: Africa

Highly prized in Africa for carvings, boat building, as well as windows and doors, flooring and furniture. African Padauk is often referred to as Bloodwood due to red sap emerging from the tree after being cut. Its heartwood color can vary, ranging from a pale pink orange to a deep brown red. Considered very durable and resistant to bug attack, this wood has been used outdoors for centuries. This slab measures 10.04′ long x 22.05″ wide x 1.02″ deep. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database and view various cuts of our African Padauk veneer here.

Region: Africa

Angelim Pedra (also known as Angelim Vermelho) grows throughout South America, primarily found in Brazil. The heartwood varies from dark red brown to light orange colors, with lighter coloring throughout the sapwood (outer layer). Because Angelim Pedra is very strong and dense, it is known for its durability and use in construction. In addition, it rates good with rot resistance. This tropical hardwood is a great option for a live edge slab tabletop, due to its durability and affordability. This slab measures 8.69′ long x 44.09″ wide x 2.95″ deep. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database.

Region: South America

Angelim Pedra (also known as Angelim Vermelho) grows throughout South America, primarily found in Brazil. The heartwood varies from dark red brown to light orange colors, with lighter coloring throughout the sapwood (outer layer). Because Angelim Pedra is very strong and dense, it is known for its durability and use in construction. In addition, it rates good with rot resistance. This tropical hardwood is a great option for a live edge slab tabletop, due to its durability and affordability. This slab measures 22.47′ long x 40.16″ wide x 1.50″ deep. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database.

Region: South America

Angelim Pedra (also known as Angelim Vermelho) grows throughout South America, primarily found in Brazil. The heartwood varies from dark red brown to light orange colors, with lighter coloring throughout the sapwood (outer layer). Because Angelim Pedra is very strong and dense, it is known for its durability and use in construction. In addition, it rates good with rot resistance. This tropical hardwood is a great option for a live edge slab tabletop, due to its durability and affordability. This slab measures 14.6′ long x 38.19″ wide x 2.56″ deep. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database.

Region: South America

Australian Blackwood grows all over the world, but is primarily found in Tasmania or eastern Australia. The species has been introduced to a number of regions worldwide. It is usually an ornamental shade tree or on a plantation for lumber. The color ranges from red brown to golden yellow and exhibits figure when quartersawn. This wood is easy to work with both hand and machine tools. As a result, Australian Blackwood turns, glues, stains, and finishes well.  This slab measures 12.8′ long x 22.83″ wide x 2.56″ deep. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database.

Region: Australia & Oceana

Australian Blackwood grows all over the world, but is primarily found in Tasmania or eastern Australia. The species has been introduced to a number of regions worldwide. It is usually an ornamental shade tree or on a plantation for lumber. The color ranges from red brown to golden yellow and exhibits figure when quartersawn. This wood is easy to work with both hand and machine tools. As a result, Australian Blackwood turns, glues, stains, and finishes well.  This slab measures 12.89′ long x 29.92″ wide x 2.56″ deep. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database.

Region: Australia & Oceana

Bastogne is part of the walnut family and its heartwood colors vary from light golden yellow to red brown, sometimes with darker brown to nearly black streaks. Commonly used for gunstocks, veneer, fine furniture, turned objects, musical instruments (guitars), knife handles, and other small specialty items. Bastogne works with ease in both hand and machine processes. There is very little tendency to split when using nails or screws and its worked edges remain sharp. This live edge slab measures 4.89′ long x 47.24″ wide x 3.15″ deep. Click here to read about burls and other figure types.

Region: North America

Black Walnut has historically been used for gun stocks, furniture, flooring, paddles, and a variety of other wood products. Black Walnuts are consumable and nutritious. This wood is incredibly popular among woodworkers because of its cooperative working characteristics. Walnut is stable, shock resistant, and strong. Heartwood can range from a light pale brown to a dark chocolate brown. Its color can have a gray, purple, or red cast. This live edge slab measures 8.69′ long x 18.5″ wide x 2.24″ deep. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database and view various cuts of our Walnut veneer here.

Region: North America

Black Walnut has historically been used for gun stocks, furniture, flooring, paddles, and a variety of other wood products. Black Walnuts are consumable and nutritious. This wood is incredibly popular among woodworkers because of its cooperative working characteristics. Walnut is stable, shock resistant, and strong. Heartwood can range from a light pale brown to a dark chocolate brown. Its color can have a gray, purple, or red cast. This slab measures 8.83′ long x 31.50″ wide x 2.24″ deep. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database and view various cuts of our Walnut veneer here.

Region: North America

Black Walnut has historically been used for gun stocks, furniture, flooring, paddles, and a variety of other wood products. Black Walnuts are consumable and nutritious. This wood is incredibly popular among woodworkers because of its cooperative working characteristics. Walnut is stable, shock resistant, and strong. Heartwood can range from a light pale brown to a dark chocolate brown. Its color can have a gray, purple, or red cast. This slab measures 14.34′ long x 29.53″ wide x 2.56″ deep. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database and view various cuts of our Walnut veneer here.

Region: North America

Black Walnut has historically been used for gun stocks, furniture, flooring, paddles, and a variety of other wood products. Black Walnuts are consumable and nutritious. This wood is incredibly popular among woodworkers because of its cooperative working characteristics. Walnut is stable, shock resistant, and strong. Heartwood can range from a light pale brown to a dark chocolate brown. Its color can have a gray, purple, or red cast. This live edge slab measures 10.50′ long x 40.16″ wide x 2.56″ deep. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database and view various cuts of our Walnut veneer here.

Region: North America

Black Walnut has historically been used for gun stocks, furniture, flooring, paddles, and a variety of other wood products. Black Walnuts are consumable and nutritious. This wood is incredibly popular among woodworkers because of its cooperative working characteristics. Walnut is stable, shock resistant, and strong. Heartwood can range from a light pale brown to a dark chocolate brown. Its color can have a gray, purple, or red cast. This live edge slab measures 10.76′ long x 31.50″ wide x 2.17″ deep. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database and view various cuts of our Walnut veneer here.

Region: North America

Black Walnut has historically been used for gun stocks, furniture, flooring, paddles, and a variety of other wood products. Black Walnuts are consumable and nutritious. This wood is incredibly popular among woodworkers because of its cooperative working characteristics. Walnut is stable, shock resistant, and strong. Heartwood can range from a light pale brown to a dark chocolate brown. Its color can have a gray, purple, or red cast. This live edge slab measures 8.89′ long x 33.86″ wide x 2.20″ deep. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database and view various cuts of our Walnut veneer here.

Region: North America

Bubinga is from equatorial Africa. This is our widest Bubinga Pommele top that we have to offer, measuring 8.53′ long x 56.30″ wide x 2.05″ deep. We rate the figure on this as medium/high. This top does have a split and a sound knot. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database and view various cuts of our Bubinga veneer here.

Region: Africa

We have more live edge slabs of this species available! Please contact us for assistance. Cedar of Lebanon grows in the mountainous regions of the Eastern Mediterranean basin. Primarily used as an ornamental tree, it is highly valued due to consistent color, straight grain and historical significance. The heartwood is typically light yellow with a light red or brown hue. In contrast, the sapwood is usually pale yellow or almost white. Because this wood is easy to work with hand and machine tools alike, it turns, glues, and finishes well. This live edge slab (SOLD) measures 13.52′ long x 35.43″ wide x 3.15″ deep. You can also view our Cedar of Lebanon veneer here.

Region: Europe

Circassian Walnut is known in Europe as “Common Walnut.” It is also called French Walnut. The Circassian Walnut heartwood ranges from light to dark browns, sometimes with gray, purple, or red casts. Grown as a shade tree, it also produces edible, nutrient-rich fruits used in all types of recipes or simply eaten raw. The branches are sometimes grafted onto Claro Walnut trees in California walnut orchards, taking advantage of Claro Walnut roots because they are better suited to the locale. As a result, the trees produce more fruit. This slab measures 7.35′ long x 21.26″ wide x 2.56″ deep. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database and view various cuts of our Walnut veneer here.

Region: Europe

Circassian Walnut is known in Europe as “Common Walnut.” It is also called French Walnut. The Circassian Walnut heartwood ranges from light to dark browns, sometimes with gray, purple, or red casts. Grown as a shade tree, it also produces edible, nutrient-rich fruits used in all types of recipes or simply eaten raw. The branches are sometimes grafted onto Claro Walnut trees in California walnut orchards, taking advantage of Claro Walnut roots because they are better suited to the locale. As a result, the trees produce more fruit. This slab measures 7.35′ long x 29.53″ wide x 2.56″ deep. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database and view various cuts of our Walnut veneer here.

Region: Europe

Eucalyptus (also known as Tasmanian bluegum) is one of the most widely cultivated trees native to Australia. Today, it also grows in California and into Hawaii. These fast growing trees usually grow to 180 feet, but can grow up to 300 feet or more. Colors range from light yellow brown to grayish white, and sometimes display orange and red hues. This tree has many uses: the wood itself is commonly used for fence posts, flooring, veneer, and wood turning, while the leaves are distilled to create essential oil. The leaves are also used as an herbal tea. In regards to woodworking, it gives good results with both hand and machine tools. This slab measures 12.66′ long x 41.73″ wide x 3.15″ deep. You can view various cuts of our Eucalyptus veneer in our veneer catalog.

Region: Australia & Oceana

Eucalyptus (also known as Tasmanian bluegum) is one of the most widely cultivated trees native to Australia. Today, it also grows in California and into Hawaii. These fast growing trees usually grow to 180 feet, but can grow up to 300 feet or more. Colors range from light yellow brown to grayish white, and sometimes display orange and red hues. This tree has many uses: the wood itself is commonly used for fence posts, flooring, veneer, and wood turning, while the leaves are distilled to create essential oil. The leaves are also used as an herbal tea. In regards to woodworking, it gives good results with both hand and machine tools. This slab measures 11.25′ long x 49.61″ wide x 3.15″ deep. You can view various cuts of our Eucalyptus veneer in our veneer catalog.

Region: Australia & Oceana

European Ash is the European equivalent to White Ash of the United States. Also called Common Ash, it is used in flooring, for baseball bats, and for other turned objects, such as tool handles. The heartwood is a light to medium brown color. The sapwood can be very wide, and tends to be a beige or light brown. This slab measures 10.01′ long x 15.75″ wide x 2.05″ deep. Learn more about this species at The Wood Database and can view various cuts of our European Ash veneer here.

Region: Europe

Spessart (European Oak) grows exclusively in the Spessart Forest of Bavaria, Germany, and is considered the gold standard of all Oaks. Because of proper management, this forest has mineral free soil, annual rainfall and proper drainage. As a result, these trees have beautiful consistent color, as well as tight uniform grain structure. These old growth trees average 20-30 growth rings per inch. Selectively cut at peak maturity and in accordance with proper forest management. This European Oak live edge slab measures 15.09′ long x 37.80″ wide x 3.15″ deep. Check out some of our customers’ finished slabs here for inspiration!

Region: Europe

Spessart (European Oak) grows exclusively in the Spessart Forest of Bavaria, Germany, and is considered the gold standard of all Oaks. Because of proper management, this forest has mineral free soil, annual rainfall and proper drainage. As a result, these trees have beautiful consistent color, as well as tight uniform grain structure. These old growth trees average 20-30 growth rings per inch. Selectively cut at peak maturity and in accordance with proper forest management. This European Oak slab measures 15.35′ long x 21.65″ wide x 3.15″ deep. Check out some of our customers’ finished slabs here for inspiration!

Region: Europe

Jarrah comes from Australia. Heartwood color ranges from a light red or brown to a darker brick red; tends to darken with exposure to light. Thin sapwood is a pale yellow to pink. These trees are durable and known for their density, and rich reds and browns. Traditionally, this species is used in general construction, fencing, flooring, and railroad ties. When working, use sharp machine tools for best results. Pre-boring is advisable before nailing, but nail and screw holding properties are good. This live edge slab measures 11.15′ long x 43.31″ wide x 3.39″ deep. You can view our Jarrah veneer here.

Region: Australia & Oceana