Oak is a popular choice for various woodworking projects, primarily due to its durability, beauty and natural characteristics. However, when it comes to painting oak, there are some considerations to keep in mind. Today, we're delving into the reasons
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
Cladding is becoming increasing popular and timber has been used for this purpose for centuries due to its natural beauty and versatility. There are many species of wood to explore when selecting the materials to buy for an upcoming
Our Managing Directors, Dave West and Simon Smith took an eagerly awaited trip to France this spring to fill a hole in their oak inventory. But in different directions! Dave headed to the north east of France to source
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
