Kiln drying, moisture content and movement: what to check before you buy a slab
What moisture content a wood slab should have, how kiln drying works, how much a top will move in your climate and how to verify readings from overseas.
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JournalGuides for choosing and buying a wood slab
Grain, moisture, finish, cost and freight, explained for people who will live with the piece. Practical, specific and honest about trade-offs.
How to buy wood slabs for tables, countertops and furniture
A practical guide to buying wood slabs: slab types, grades, moisture content, photos, samples, lead times and shipping, with a checklist for your first order.
Hevea (rubberwood) countertops: how they compare and when to choose them
What rubberwood countertops are, how Hevea compares with maple, oak and walnut for hardness, colour and stability, plus the pros and cons to weigh first.