{"product_id":"spalted-beech-timber-floating-shelf-board-1190-l-x-280-w-x-47-d-mm-262","title":"Spalted Beech timber, floating shelf, board 1190 L x 280 W x 47 D mm (262)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTimber: Spalted beech\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 1190 L x 280-96 W x 47 D mm ±\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlease note that we have measured the widest and narrowest widths on the widest side. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 6.2 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription: A nice piece of dry timber, great color and grain, ready to use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreated wormholes and surface splits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the description mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll of the descriptions below are all natural in timber. Some are created when the trees are growing, and some occur whilst processing and drying. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you have any further questions on any items, please don't hesitate to contact me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe photos will show as many descriptions as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaney Edges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDressed is when the timber keeps 1 or 2 of the natural edges, which may or may not include the bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Splits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThey vary from shallow hairline splits to larger, wider splits on the timber's flat surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnd grain split\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThese splits go into the wood from the cut ends of the timber. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoose Bits \u0026amp; Flaky Bits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eThis is when the wood has become softer in certain parts more than others, or there are soft waney edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWormholes \u0026amp; Bark Beetles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThe holes are caused by insect attacks. All are treated before sale to ensure no further infestation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/4 SAWN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIt is when the cut timber has a horizontal grain. When cut like this, it is more sought after, as it becomes a more stable timber, and in oak, it shows off the medullary rays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanner Tears \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThese are caused by the planning machine, which smoothes the timber. The tears are slight chip marks on the smooth surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaw Marks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSaw marks are from the milling process and sometimes get left on the surfaces to preserve the thickness of the timber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpalted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThis is often a favorite of woodturners. It is when the wood has been attacked by fungi that it then leaves black lines and various colors through the timber. It will not carry on growing whilst the wood is dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRustic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eThis tends to be slightly rough and ready timber; it can have varying color, holes, soft bits, splits, shakes, nail holes, insect holes, and so on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCupped\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eThis is when the wood \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003econcaves\u003c\/span\u003e across its width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e the wood has been wiped with a damp cloth prior to photographs being taken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is to show the timber's natural grain and features and for you to see what it would look like once oiled, waxed, or polished. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo stain has been applied to any wood shown. All colors seen are natural to the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease take your time to look at each piece carefully to be sure you are happy with what you are buying. If you have any questions, please ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor shipping to the \u003cstrong\u003eChannel Islands and Highlands,\u003c\/strong\u003e please contact us for a postage quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf the item is not quite what \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eyou had hoped\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e for or has become damaged in transit, please get in touch; I will do my utmost to put things right. 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