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European Oak Live Edge Slabs

Character European oak, professionally prepared in our Dorset workshop.

✓ Premium European Oak

✓ Kiln Dried

✓ Machine Planed & Sanded

✓ Natural Live Edge

✓ Made in Dorset

Workshop Series

Our European Oak Live Edge Slabs in the Workshop Series are designed for furniture makers, joiners, DIY enthusiasts and businesses who want the freedom to complete the final detailing themselves.

Every European Oak Live Edge Slab is professionally kiln-dried before being machine planed and sanded in our Dorset workshop, creating a flat, smooth surface that's ready for your own finishing. The natural live edge is left in its workshop condition, allowing you to shape, refine or finish it to suit your own project.

Each order is carefully selected from our stock to match the size and specification you've chosen. As solid timber is a natural product, every slab has its own unique grain pattern, knots, colour variation and natural character, making every piece completely individual. The photographs shown are representative examples of our Workshop Series, and the slab supplied will naturally vary in appearance.

Ideal for dining tables, coffee tables, desks, breakfast bars, kitchen worktops, shelving and bespoke furniture, our Workshop Series offers character European Oak Live Edge Slabs with all the essential preparation already completed, leaving the final detailing in your hands.

Specifications

Our Workshop Series European Oak Live Edge Slabs are produced from character kiln-dried European oak and prepared in our Dorset workshop to provide a high-quality starting point for furniture makers, joiners and bespoke woodworking projects.

Timber

  • Character European Oak
  • Sustainably sourced
  • Kiln dried for indoor use

Preparation

  • Machine planed
  • Machine sanded
  • Natural unfinished live edge
  • Square cut ends
  • Ready for your own finishing

Available Sizes
Our Workshop Series is available in a range of lengths, widths and thicknesses, allowing you to choose the most suitable slab for your project. Exact dimensions are shown within the product options.

Construction

Depending on the size and specification selected, your Workshop Series slab may be produced from a single piece of European oak or crafted from carefully selected and matched European oak to achieve the required dimensions.

Where required, premium European oak is carefully selected before being precision jointed in our Dorset workshop. This allows us to create larger slab sizes while maintaining the natural beauty, strength and character of solid timber.

Every joint is accurately machined and professionally bonded to produce a strong, durable and long-lasting slab that's built for everyday use.

Natural Characteristics

Every Workshop Series slab is crafted from genuine European oak, meaning no two pieces are ever the same. Variations in colour, grain and natural features are all part of the beauty and individuality of solid timber.

Depending on the slab selected, you may see natural characteristics such as knots, grain variation, medullary rays, heartwood, sapwood and natural splits. These are not faults or defects but are features that make every slab unique.

As timber is a natural material, slight movement can occur as it acclimatises to its environment. To help achieve the best long-term performance, we recommend allowing your slab to acclimatise before installation and ensuring it is correctly supported once fitted.

The photographs shown are representative examples of our Workshop Series. As every slab is unique, the grain pattern, colour and natural character of the slab supplied will vary.

Applications

Our European Oak Live Edge Slabs are suitable for a wide range of residential, commercial and bespoke furniture projects.

Common applications include:

  • Dining tables
  • Coffee tables
  • Desks
  • Kitchen worktops
  • Breakfast bars
  • Kitchen islands
  • Shelving
  • Benches
  • Console tables
  • Window boards
  • Commercial furniture
  • Restaurant and café tables
  • Office meeting tables
  • Retail displays
  • Reception desks
  • Bar tops
  • Bespoke furniture

If you're planning a project that isn't listed above, please get in touch. We'll be happy to advise whether our Workshop Series is suitable for your project.

Delivery & Lead Time

Every Workshop Series slab is carefully prepared, inspected and securely packaged before leaving our Dorset workshop.

We take great care to protect each slab during transit using suitable packaging materials to help ensure it arrives in excellent condition.

Lead Times

Our current lead time is displayed on the product page before purchase. As every order is prepared to your chosen specification, dispatch times may vary during busy periods.

UK Delivery

We offer delivery throughout mainland UK using trusted delivery partners experienced in transporting large and heavy items.

Collection

You're also welcome to collect your order from our Dorset workshop by appointment. We'll contact you as soon as your slab is ready to arrange a convenient collection time.

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FAQs

Are your European Oak Live Edge Slabs kiln dried?

Yes. All of our European Oak Live Edge Slabs are professionally kiln dried before arriving at our Dorset workshop. Kiln drying helps reduce the moisture content of the timber, making it suitable for indoor furniture such as dining tables, desks, breakfast bars, worktops and shelving.

Are the slabs supplied planed and sanded?

Yes. Every Workshop Series slab is machine planed and sanded, providing a flat, smooth surface that's ready for your own finishing. The natural live edge is left in its workshop condition, allowing you to refine or finish it however you choose.

Will I receive the exact slab shown in the photographs?

No. The photographs on this page are representative examples of our Workshop Series. As every piece of solid European oak is unique, the slab you receive will naturally vary in grain pattern, knots, colour and character while matching the size and specification you've selected.

Will my slab contain knots, splits or natural character?

Yes. Every European Oak Live Edge Slab is unique and will feature its own natural grain, knots, colour variation and character. These are natural features of solid timber and help make every slab one of a kind.

What can these oak slabs be used for?

Our European Oak Live Edge Slabs are ideal for dining tables, coffee tables, desks, breakfast bars, kitchen worktops, benches, shelving, window boards and a wide range of bespoke furniture projects.

How should I store my oak slab before installation?

Store your slab flat, indoors and in a dry environment away from direct heat sources or excessive moisture. Allowing the timber to acclimatise to its final environment before installation will help achieve the best long-term results.

How flat are your slabs?

All Workshop Series slabs are machine planed to produce a flat working surface before being sanded. As timber is a natural material, small amounts of movement can occur with changes in temperature and humidity after installation, which is completely normal.

What's the difference between the Workshop Series and Signature Series?

Both ranges begin with premium kiln-dried European oak. Workshop Series slabs are machine planed and sanded, leaving the live edge in its natural workshop condition for you to complete. Signature Series slabs receive additional hand finishing, including refined live edges and cosmetic crack repairs, making them ready for premium furniture projects with minimal additional work.

What are your dispatch times?

We aim to dispatch our boards and shelving within 7 - 10 days but in busy periods this can be up to 2 weeks, if you have any questions please contact us.

Where do you source your timber?

We source our timber from responsibly managed forests in France and across Europe, prioritising sustainability, quality, and long-term forest management.

Guarantees

  • Sustainably sourced timber

  • Free shipping to UK mainland on most orders

Testimonials

waney edge oak board

Great quality product. I ordered custom sizes and there was no issue with Oak Guys preparing the board according to my request.
Communication was smooth, responsive and even though they state certain times for delivery, i had it surprisingly quick.
Overall, great experience.
Thank you.

Mark Eon

Ordered a large solid oak table top from Oak Guys. Fantastic communications from Mike, and the oak table top itself is a beautifully crafted piece of work. Over the moon with it. Personally, I would highly recommend the Oak Guys !

Andy smith

Fantastic product, really happy with the finish, custom size ordered and delivery was easy. Great customer comms too.

Ed C

Excellent product, on time, easy to order... 5 stars all round.

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