Madrone Board Md123
0.8" x 8" x 29.7"
4.5 lbs.
This is a striking live-edge board of Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii), a highly valued hardwood native to the Pacific Northwest. The wood displays the classic warm peach and rose hues of madrone heartwood, complemented by a swirling, organic grain pattern that adds movement and visual interest. One full-length live edge adds rustic charm, with bark that is well-attached and showcases classic scaly-and-smooth madrone bark textures.
The board's width ranges from 8" at center to about 9.5" on the ends. It has been surfaced on all sides other than the live edge. The top and bottom surfaces have been sanded with 100 grit. It has been carefully air-dried to a stable 10–12% moisture content, making it well-suited for indoor woodworking. There are two knots in the board. One is closed and has several open cracks; the other is a fully-open branch penetration style of knot. You may wish to leave open or to fill with epoxy. These are typical in madrone and contribute to its natural character. The grain swirls beautifully around these features.
This board offers excellent versatility -- ideal for use as an art plaque, statement shelf, charcuterie board, or small furniture feature. It could also be resawn or cut down for a variety of other uses such as segmented turning, knife scales, or contrasting strips in cutting boards.
Note: In the photos, the last one is of the bottom of the board. The darker blotches on it are water from the moss -- not a defect in the board. :)