Finding the right slab for a project is sometimes a Goldilocks situation. For this project - a sideboard for the dining area of a kitchen - I needed about 7’ of a live-edge white-oak slab. While searching for the right piece, I found some that had no character to the edge, while others had far too drastic of a curve to work.

This one was just right: a gentle curve with some interesting features, great colors, and enough material left over to make matching shelves for the alcove. Finished with only a clear-coat and no staining, the natural colors of the wood really shine through.

With a starting length of 13’, this slab was a bit of a challenge to handle. I had to make up some new dollies just to move it around, and it required using my truck’s winch to unload it safely by myself. All worth it in the end though, as the project turned out beautifully.