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Wood Slices

Our Process

After thousands of cracked and messed up slices we have a process of cutting our slices to minimize  waste.    Different species dry at different rates.

Cut and Dry logs

Depending on the diameter and Species of wood, we cut logs into 3-6 foot lengths.   In the solar kiln area of our warehouse we dry these small logs for 6 months.

Slice

Depending on species and size, we use either the Vintage  12 inch DeWalt Chop saw, or the bandsaw mill, or a sharp Chainsaw. Getting them consistent thicknesses and not tearing up the bark in some cases is the challenge

Stack and Dry

In a designated part of our warehouse, we sort, stack, and dry our slices for at least 3 more months to dry slowly before offering them for sale.

Bark

The HARDEST part about drying and cutting slices is to keep the bark intact.  Letting the logs dry long enough to eliminate cracking, but not too long so that the bark comes off is difficult.

Sold by the pound and size

In our store we sell slices:

-Up to 6" diameter - $5 per pound

- 6"-12" diameter - $1 per inch

- 12" -24" diameter - $2 per inch


Online Store:

Sold in groups by size

Slices

Sassafras

Soft and Light wood

Nice grain

Bark stays on

Good for woodburning and decor

2" - 12"

Cedar

Soft Light wood 

Character

Red center

Great for Cabin Decor

Rarely cracks

Bark or no bark

2" - 16"

Pear

Hard and Heavy wood

Minimal Grain

Good for etching and woodburning

2" - 8"

Elm

Hard and Heavy wood

Nice Grain 

Looks good with bark and no bark

Rarely cracks

3" - 24"

Poplar

Light colored wood

Lightweight

Greenish tint

Good for Woodburning and Painting

2" - 12"

Persimmon

Hard wood

Light colored wood

Dark Bark

Great for decorating

2" - 10"

Birch

White or papery bark

Lightweight

Light color wood

Bark tends to come off

2" - 5"

Cherry

Hard and Solid

Pinkish color

Bark

Good for Woodburning

3" - 10"

Pine

Light colored wood

Lightweight

No bark

 Give a Lodge Look

2" - 24"

Other Slices

Variety

There are about 20 other local species that we have in various size, thickness, and shape in our warehouse.   Come visit and browse

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