Core Flattening Services

Utilizing high-precision Woodwiz Flattening/sanding machine or wide-format belt sander/planer
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Standard Surface Flattening: Precision leveling of both faces to remove cups, bows, or twists.
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Thicknessing: Calibrating the slab to a specific, uniform thickness for joinery or legs.
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Oversize Slab Processing: Capability for "mega-slabs" (e.g., widths over 70” or lengths over 18') that standard planers cannot handle.
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Burl & Figured Grain Specialist: Gentle surfacing for sensitive grain patterns that are prone to "tear-out" in traditional industrial planers.
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Lumber Dimensioning, Finish sanding, Processing
Prep & Stabilization

Essential services to ensure the slab stays flat and beautiful for a lifetime.
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Moisture Content Testing: Professional-grade pin or pinless metering to ensure the wood is "shop-dry" (usually 6%–10%) before surfacing.
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Bowtie/Dutchman Inlays: Structural and aesthetic stabilization of natural checks and cracks using contrasting or matching hardwood keys.
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C-Channel Installation: Routing and recessed installation of steel C-channels on the underside to prevent future warping.
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Bark Removal & Live Edge Cleaning: Professional removal of cambium layers and debris to prep the "live" edge for finishing.
Epoxy & Resin Integration

For those looking to create "River Tables" or fill natural voids.
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Void & Crack Filling: Structural filling using deep-pour or fast-set epoxy resins (clear or tinted).
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Full Epoxy Surfacing: Leveling epoxy-poured "river" slabs, ensuring a seamless transition between wood and resin.
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Form Building: Custom mold construction for clients who have the wood but aren't ready to pour their own resin.
Finishing Touches

Taking the raw slab from "level" to "ready-to-use."
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Wide-Belt Sanding: Heavy-duty sanding up to 180 or 220 grit to remove router marks and prep for oil.
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Finish Hand/Machine Sanding: performed by a skilled technician, to a specified grit.
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Straight-Line Ripping: Creating a perfectly 90° reference edge for "half-live-edge" desks or glue-ups.
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Finish Application: application of hard-wax oils (e.g., Rubio Monocoat, Odie's Oil) or professional grade spray finish options.