When it comes to beautiful and versatile timbers, olive wood certainly deserves a special mention. At W.L. West & Sons Ltd, we are thrilled to announce that we offer stunning high-quality olive wood fit for a wide variety of
Using timber in situations that are open to the elements means that suitable species need to be selected. In the UK, home hardwood species are really down to two options that are durable, Oak or Chestnut. For softwoods Larch
Woodworking is a creative art form that allows us to shape nature's raw materials into beautiful and functional pieces. An incredibly distinctive material is spalted wood, which boasts intricate patterns and unique colouration resulting from natural part of the
Wenge wood is a hardwood which is commonly referred to as wenge, faux ebony, dikela, mibotu, bokonge and awong. It is often used in furniture and flooring due to its great durability and striking appearance. However, sustainability still remains
What is CNC machining? CNC machining is a manufacturing process which has paved a new way to produce products in modern day production. It utilises computer software to control various tools in order to shape and cut a wide
When looking to the future, we hope to see a world where sustainability is at the forefront of products, businesses and general life. As a result, the demand for sustainable and eco-friendly building materials has dramatically increased over
While the Swamp Cypress and Western Red Cedar are fantastic choices of timber which have many similar features, there are a few things which set them apart from each other. Depending on whether you require stunning timber for
Climate change is a key topic at the moment, and as both individuals and professionals, it's important that we do as much as we can to prevent climate change, in order to sustain a healthy future. As timber
We're very excited to announce our new piece of shiny kit in the workshops - the Stromab TR 500 Matrix. It is a straight cut-off saw boasting unrivalled precision and reliability to complete the most arduous tasks with ease.
At W.L. West & Sons we are very aware of the importance of selecting timber that supports your overall environmental goals. We are committed to helping sustainability initiatives wherever possible. Supporting a healthy planet not only has all the
