nicky Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Hello from the coast of Maine. This is all new to me. I developed an interest in wood when I started renovating a 200 yr old post and beam house. Since then we have purchased a sawmill and built a Nyle kiln on our property and I am making oak lobster trap runners for a local co. My real interest is in the the slabs and what can be made with them. I have some gorgeous air dried 3' thick pine slabs 12-20' wide, approx.16' long. Would love to know if anybody has used wood like this for countertops? Going to be renovating the kitchen soon and want something unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 While a huge slab countertop would be lovely to see, there are challenges to overcome. Wood movement is likely to be significant in such a piece, and pine is not a particularly hard or rot resistant species. I feel that the only way to use a pine slab as a counter top would be to completely encase it in some sort of resin, to seal it and provide a tougher surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 A large pine slab might work as a countertop in a butlers pantry or a section away from water and regular food prep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Steve is right, I was thinking of a kitchen counter top, with plenty of exposure to water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FtrPilot Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Welcome to the forums! ...... Since then we have purchased a sawmill and built a Nyle kiln on our property and I am making oak lobster trap runners for a local co...... Sounds to me like you are living the American dream... I hope the Maine Lobster industry thrives and that you sell several million lobster trap runners. As much as I love lobster, I plan to contribute everything I can to your success. Me, I am a retired guy, relatively new to woodworking...so, I really can't help with your pine questions. However, I have jumped into woodworking with both feet and am currently building a Roubo workbench...so if you ever have questions about workbenches...I will surely help out. Once again, welcome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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