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River table blog

Posted on March 2, 2026

The Art of the River Table — And Why Choose Wood Vendors

There’s a certain feeling you get watching water move — a stream flowing, a wave breaking, a waterfall spilling over stone. It’s calming and...
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Balancing customer dynamics on a seesaw

Posted on February 25, 2026

Not All Customers Are Equal: When It’s Time to Fire One – By Pat

Thirty years in sales teaches you a few things. Here’s one of them: Every sale is not a good sale. Some customers grow your busines...
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valenitnes day blog

Posted on February 13, 2026

The Language of Love in Wood: 5 Trees with Romantic Folklore

Valentine’s Day is filled with roses, poetry, and promises — but long before greeting cards existed, trees carried the symbolism of love. ...
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Beauty marks or hardwood defects part 1

Posted on February 6, 2026

Beauty Marks or Hardwood Defects? Part 1) Hidden Metal in Slabs

Part 1) Hidden Metal in Slabs: Walnut, White Oak, and the Stories They Carry  Live edge slabs are prized for their natural beauty, but some...
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Digital-Transformation-Hardwood-Sourcing

Posted on January 29, 2026

Digital Transformation in Hardwood Sourcing: What Designers and Hardwood Buyers Want Online

The way premium hardwood is sourced has evolved — not because tradition has lost value, but because expectations have risen. Today’s high...
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Woodvendors Wood

Posted on January 23, 2026

JUST IN: Rare 8/4 Zebrawood Available February 23rd at Wood Vendors

Wood Vendors is excited to announce a fresh arrival of 8/4 Zebrawood lumber, officially ready for purchase starting February 23rd. At a time...
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BLOG 2025 vs 2026

Posted on January 8, 2026

Hardwoods in Transition: How the Market Shifted from 2025 to 2026

Trends in hardwood lumber, live edge slabs, and reclaimed wood — insights for the modern craftsman. 2025 marked a turning point for the har...
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large rift oak

Posted on December 9, 2025

Why Buy Rift White Oak from Wood Vendors?

At Wood Vendors, we don’t just sell Rift White Oak — We Produce it from the log into high quality kiln dried lumber.  For the past year, we'...
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Woodvendors Wood

Posted on November 7, 2025

The Mahogany Family Face-Off: Mahogany Wood Comparison of Sapele, African Mahogany, Sipo, and Genuine Mahogany

Mahogany Wood Comparison is one of the most searched topics among woodworkers. At Wood Vendors, we often get questions like: “Which mah...
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