-Species: 150+ Year Old growth Spalted Maple with Intense Fine Black Line Spalt and nice figuring!
-TDS Grade: 4 *Low grade 4! Intense Spalt! Very solid piece overall, but some chipping on backside edge lowers grade (see last few pics). Otherwise, it would be a borderline 5!
**Please see below for detailed grading scale parameters.
-Size: 36.5" Long x 17.5" Wide x 1.875" Thick
-Potential Uses: This piece would be perfect for a coffee table. Rip down center for floating shelves. Many possibilities!
-Surfaced: Planed both sides.
-Weight: 18lb
-Harvested: Southeastern Wisconsin
*Please Note: The slabs are lightly sprayed with water for photos. It acts as a temporary finish to show off the beautiful color, grain and figuring. Giving you a glimpse into the finished potential of each unique piece.
-Prep Work: We utilize local, sustainably sourced hardwood varieties including: Walnut, Pignut Hickory, Shake Bark Hickory, American Elm, American Ash, "Flaming Phoenix" Box Elder, Oak, Cedar, Maple, Spalted Maple & Hickory. The cut logs are then rough milled into slabs, cookies, etc. After they are cut, we carefully stack them in a dry, forced ventilated and temp controlled facility to reach ideal workable moisture content of 10% or less. Please note: These are rough planed, not finished boards. Some minor variations in the boards is to be expected.
-About Us: We are Timber Design Studio. A small family run workshop and mill located in Southeastern Wisconsin. Our wood is 100% locally and sustainably sourced from reclaimed/fell lumber. Don't see what you are looking for? Need a specific size not listed? We typically have a large selection of slabs which are ready to use but not listed and are happy to work custom orders so please feel free to reach out!
**Significant Combined Shipping Discounts Offered!**
The largest piece (or highest shipping cost) will be full. The second piece will be roughly 50% off the shipping cost! Please feel free to reach out if you'd like a quote.
-Shipping: Shipping is USPS, Fed Ex or UPS Ground, which is 2-5 day estimated delivery (not guaranteed). All orders are typically shipped within 1-2 business days. They will be professionally packed to ensure safe arrival. Insurance is included thru the shipping agency. However, we are not liable for damages done during transit. That being said, rest assured we will always work with you should there be any issues what so ever. Your complete satisfaction is our #1 priority!
-TDS Proprietary Grading Scale: This scale is used in house by TDS as a guideline for evaluating each piece. Please refer to the extensive pictures we list for the best determination of quality for each piece.
5) Master Grade: Nearly flawless! Extremely intense grain pattern, figuring, burl, crotch, etc. If a spalted variety, spalt will be heavy and intense. Will be firm, no 'punky' (soft) areas. *Spalted varieties may have very minor punk. Only a small percent make this grade!
4) High Grade: Very minimal flaws, cracks, checks, etc. Intense grain and figuring. Intense spalt if applicable. Little to no 'punky' areas. These are excellent quality pieces!
3) Mid/High Grade: May have a moderate amount of flaws, cracks, checks, etc. Light to moderate 'punky' (soft) areas. If punky spots exist, the piece will not also have moderate flaws (one or the other in this grade). Pieces will have nice grain and figuring but not as pronounced as High Grade. Very much usable and desirable pieces.
2) Mid Grade: May have a fair amount of flaws, cracks, etc. May have moderate to heavy 'punky' spots. This grade may have moderate punky areas AND some flaws. Usable pieces but may require stabilization.
1) Low Grade: Will have fair to significant amount of flaws, cracks, etc. Will have a significant amount of 'punky' areas. These pieces may have a combination of significant flaws and punky areas. While still usable for many projects, these pieces may be hard to work with and most likely will require stabilization.
Thank you for supporting small, family run operations! We sincerely appreciate your patronage!