Behind the Scenes
Meet John
Learn what John does and everything involved in custom urban timber processing behind the scenes.
Project
Custom Live-Edge Walnut Dining Table
- Species
- walnut
- Dimensions
- 96" L x 42" W x 2.25" T
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
Milled from a storm-felled Washtenaw County walnut tree, vacuum kiln dried to 7% moisture, joined down the center seam, wide-belt sanded to 120 grit, and finished with a durable hand-rubbed oil.
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Videos from this project
Log Preparation
Why We Paint Log Ends — Moisture & Checking Control
Why we paint and seal the ends of hardwood logs to control moisture loss and prevent splitting.
Shop Tour & Inventory
Meet John & Shop Tour — Live-Edge Slab Inventory & Wood Knowledge
Tour John's shop in Whitmore Lake, explore live-edge slab inventory, and learn about hardwood species.
Vacuum Kiln Drying
Vacuum Kiln Drying Process & Moisture Testing Explainer
John explains how vacuum kiln drying works, moisture testing, and why it prevents wood checking and warp.
Reclaimed Logs
Monster Log Showcase — Reclaimed Hardwood Timber
John shows off a massive urban salvaged monster log at the Whitmore Lake shop.
Tutorials & DIY
How to Epoxy a Table — Step-by-Step with John’s Urban Timber
Step-by-step masterclass on pouring, sealing, and finishing live-edge epoxy tables.