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outdoor table guide photo

Posted on July 13, 2026

Best Wood Slabs for Outdoor Tables & Countertops: A Complete Buyer’s Guide

An outdoor dining table or countertop does more than provide a place to gather—it becomes the centerpiece of your backyard, patio, outdoor k...
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Types of walnut blog

Posted on June 28, 2026

Walnut Wood: How to Choose the Right Walnut for Your Woodworking Project

Walk through any hardwood lumber yard, and you'll quickly realize that not all walnut is the same. From the rich chocolate tones of Easte...
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BLOG Reclaimed Wood Beams

Posted on June 17, 2026

Reclaimed Wood Beams: Why These Massive Timbers Can’t Be Replaced

Walk into a century-old barn, church, or industrial building and look up. The massive wood beams overhead tell a story that modern lumber si...
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sticker iroko

Posted on June 10, 2026

“Sticker Stain” Isn’t the Real Problem With This Iroko

We’ve been seeing a lot of Iroko come into the U.S. lately with heavy dark lines across the face of the boards. The first thing everybody sa...
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BLOG ASH BEETLE

Posted on May 11, 2026

The Ash Borer Beetle and the Changing Story of Ash Lumber

For decades, ash has been one of the most trusted and versatile hardwoods in North America. Its strength, flexibility, clean grain, and ligh...
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NHLA Blog

Posted on May 2, 2026

Understanding NHLA Rules and Global Hardwood Standards

In the hardwood lumber industry, consistency and trust are everything. Buyers and sellers across regions, species, and applications need a c...
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zebrawood vs beli

Posted on April 27, 2026

Zebrawood vs. Beli: What’s the Difference?

At Wood Vendors, everything starts with the material. Not just how it looks—but how it works, where it comes from, and how it shows up in a...
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Trees to folk lore

Posted on April 17, 2026

From Forest to Folklore: The Stories Built Into Every Tree

At Wood Vendors, everything starts with a tree. Not just the material—but the history, the character, the story that’s been growing for d...
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Beauty marks or wood defects?

Posted on April 13, 2026

Beauty Marks or Hardwood Defects? Part 2: Voids, Checks, and Cracks in Live Edge Slabs

In Part 1, we explored one of the most surprising slab “defects” — hidden metal. Now, let’s move into something far more common, and far mor...
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