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Wild Cherry Lumber and Slabs

This month we will be highlighting wild cherry lumber and slabs!  May will have some new products and discounts on all of our cherry!

How To Tell If Your Wood Is Dry

Woodworking is as much an art as it is a science. One of the critical factors that can make or break a woodworking project is the moisture content of the wood. Understanding if the wood you are abo...

Walnut, Cherry, Maple, Cedar What Wood Should I Use?

Black Forest Sawmill is nestled in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, where an abundance of domestic wood types awaits woodworking enthusiasts. Each wood type has unique characteristics, making the...

Epoxy 101

If I were to ask a room full of wood workers who has ever used, or seen epoxy in use, there is very good odds that most, if not all would raise their hands! Epoxy has become a growing trend over th...

Kiln Drying Walnut Live Edge Slabs

Hello Everyone. Spring is right around the corner, the sun is getting higher and the daylight is lasting a little longer. I am looking forward to longer days at the mill and opening up logs to crea...

How To Make Charcuterie Boards

As a wood worker, charcuterie boards are a great small craft to make as gifts any time of year! We made these walnut charcuterie boards out of a live edge slab using the steps outlined in our blog....