How much do walnut slabs cost?

Prices range from $3 to $10 per board foot. Thus, a 2-inch thick walnut slab 8-feet long and 22-inches wide, priced at $10 per board foot, would cost about $290, plus tax.

Why are walnut slabs so expensive?

But Why Is Walnut Wood So Expensive In Particular? Walnut wood is so expensive due to supply and demand. This hardwood may be popular with furniture manufacturers, but compared to other choices, such as Oak, Pine, and Cherry – it is in short supply.

Why are slabs of wood so expensive?

That means that it’s not from wood farmed specifically for lumber, and that factors into the cost. Drying those slabs is not easy; rule of thumb is 1 year per inch of thickness, but such wide boards are more prone to checking and splitting, so count on probably 5 years of drying in a climate controlled environment.

Is walnut better than Oak?

Walnut is rated at a 1010 on the Janka Hardness Scale. European Oak is a 1360 on the same scale. This means that Oak is more durable than Walnut and will stand up better against constant use and daily wear and tear.

What router will flatten slabs?

Using the Slab Flattening Mill is as easy as sliding your router across the slab and back, moving over a little less than the width of your cutter and repeating until you’re done. It works best with a variable speed router of 2 horsepower or more.

Why is walnut more expensive than oak?

An oak floor is generally cheaper than a walnut floor because walnut is far rarer. Oak is a more traditional material that is grown in the US, so this can also make it cheaper. Walnut is more expensive than oak flooring because of its rarity and the difficulty of sourcing it.

Is walnut more expensive than oak?

Price. Walnut typically costs more than Oak. Since Oak is more readily available and Walnut is more rare, Oak is generally cheaper.

What is the most expensive live edge wood?

The species of wood also will influence the cost. Walnut is the most expensive (at least that we offer), whereas pin oak is the cheapest.

How thick should a slab table be?

Most dining or conference tables we make land somewhere between 1.75” and 2.25” finished. This is typically easy to accomplish with well dried slabs with “minimal” drying movement that for us start at 2 3/8” thick if under 24” wide or 2 7/8” thick if 24”-36” wide.

How big is a flat slab of Walnut?

Slab will surface flat 1.75″ slab 841-6 rough size 2.5″ x 19-40″ avg. 23″ x 9′ $850. 980-4 After KD picture. Has checking & metal. Yield approx 1.5″ finished thick. Walnut 921-5, narrow side after being kiln dried. Walnut 921-5, narrow side close up after being kiln dried. Walnut 921-5, wide side after being kiln dried.

Where can I find walnut lumber in Texas?

Both species are most abundantly found in the northeast corner of the Lone Star State but are sometimes found in central Texas. Native Texas Walnut slabs and lumber are available in limited quantities at Berdoll Sawmill.

How tall does a black walnut tree grow?

Black Walnut trees can grow up to 100 feet tall and their trunks can be over 36 inches in diameter. The dark heartwood from these logs is usually fairly clear with few defects. These logs occasionally produce curly or figured lumber and slabs.

Where can I get Woodnut Claro walnuts from?

We locate walnut trees that have reached the end of their natural life cycle and transport them to our sawmill in Grass Valley California.