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Choosing wood slabs, and using them for projects, is not as simple as it seems. Every step involved in the process of finding a wood slab and turning it into a custom piece of furniture (such as tables, desks and countertops) is fraught with possible failures.

This week, I teamed up with URBN TIMBER in Columbus, Ohio to discuss 4 tips for buying wood slabs. These pointers will help you avoid mistakes when developing your wood slab furniture.

4 Tips For Buying WOOD SLABS! (Wood Slab Furniture / Tables -- Urbn Timber, Columbus, Ohio)

#1. Plan Around Durability: Different wood species have different grain densities. Hardwoods such as Red Oak, White Oak, Hickory and Hard Maple are extremely resistant to scarring, so they make for good slab surfaces. Softwoods such as Pine and Cedar can still be used, as well as Soft Hardwoods like Elm, Walnut and Soft Maple--but they will often need thicker epoxy finishes to make them durable.

#2. Know Your Moisture Content: Acceptable moisture content for a newly purchased slab is about 8-12%. In order to achieve this MC throughout a slab, a mill must sticker stack slab sections for up to 12-24 months, then kiln dry for several weeks at temperatures ranging from 90 degrees to 145 degrees. Check the moisture content of your purchase slabs with a pinless moisture meter to find out their moisture content at the surface and core.

#3: Evaluate Flatness: Wide slabs are prone to cupping and warpage. In order to achieve a very flat slab, Urbn Timber will route/plane slabs down in shallow passes, flipping the piece between passes and giving it time to constantly adjust to its new shape. This is called "Surfacing," and it can't be rushed.

#4: Consider Outsourcing: If you would like to purchase and use a slab for a project, consider outsourcing various steps in the process to a professional. These steps include: felling the tree and cutting layered sections; drying and kiln-drying; surfacing and sanding; and finishing, often with epoxy chemicals.

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