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Dimensions: 19-23 x 93 x 10.5 tapering to front edge
Redwood Slab OGRWS18
One of the most enjoyed American hardwoods for its fine-yet-open grain, unique patterns, and bold dark color. Walnut is easy to cut, shape and sand, and the wood takes on an amazing look with a clear finish.
- Length: 93 inches
- Thickness: 42/4
- Common Name(s): Coast redwood, giant sequoia, California redwood, vavona (burl)
- Scientific Name: Sequoia sempervirens
- Distribution: Coastal northwestern United States (from southwestern Oregon to central California)
- Tree Size: 200-300 ft (60-90 m) tall, 6-12 ft (1.8-3.7 m) trunk diameter
- Average Dried Weight: 26 lbs/ft3
- Janka Hardness: 450 lbf
- Crushing Strength: 5,690 lbf/in2
Heartwood: Heartwood color can range from a light pinkish brown to a deep reddish brown.
Sapwood: Sapwood is a pale white/yellow. Figured pieces with curly grain or burl (sometimes referred to as redwood lace or ‘vavona’) are occasionally seen.
Grain: Grain is generally straight, though figured pieces may be be wavy or irregular.
Texture: Coarse texture with low natural luster.
Rated as moderately durable to very durable regarding decay resistance. Lumber from old-growth trees tends to be more durable than that from younger second-growth trees.
Typically easy to work with hand tools or machinery, but planer tearout can occur on figured pieces with curly, wavy, or irregular grain. Glues and finishes well.
This ethically sourced old growth redwood slab is a stunning piece. It highlights the figuring more often found in old growth redwoods that keep this wood as a perennial favorite for robust tables, and mantles.