Our Woods and Why we Choose Them
We buy sustainably and locally sourced raw materials from central Ohio mills. Some of our specialty woods come from a company in Oregon that responsibly locates burl from fallen trees. All of our wood is kiln dried or air dried at or below 12% moisture content to reduce risk of your wood warping over time.
Poplar
What are Burls?
Burls Are Unique, Figured Wood Grain, Sought After For Its Beauty
Burls Are Rare. They Cannot Be Produced On Demand. They Grow In a Twisted Ball On The Side Of A Tree Or Under The Tree In The Roots
No Two Burls Are Identical
Black Walnut
Why Choose Burls?
All Burls Are Unique; no two are the same
Burls Can Be Harvested From The Tree Without Cutting Down And Killing The Tree
Burls Are Excellent For One Of A Kind Epoxy Creations
Buckeye Burl
Box Elder Burl
Epoxy Tables
We use Stone Coat Countertops epoxy which takes longer to work with than other epoxies, but is well worth the wait. This epoxy can take up to 72 hours to dry and 30 days to fully cure. We always recommend light use for the first couple weeks to ensure the top is fully cured and settled in its new home.
For the high gloss reflective finish, we use a tabletop epoxy that pours in a much thinner layer and take less time to cure solid to the touch. It is still reccommended to give it a full 30 days to cure completely. Although this finish is the most visually stimulating of all the finished, it is also considerably more work to keep scratch free. Since the finish is so smooth and reflective, it makes every imperfection more noticeable. Please be aware of this when choosing your finish type. This finish is for someone who understands their new furniture piece will require upkeep to maintain its stunning, conversation piece status.
Types of Finishes
Purple heart
Finishing the Product
By far our favorite part is the finish. We love seeing the transformation of a raw slab of wood into something one of a kind. It takes many man hours, but for us the process is therapy for the soul. We started making furniture for our family and friends and because of your support we are able to bring our craft to anyone who wants to brighten their living space with a unique, elegant piece from Hunter Design. Thank you!
Red Cedar Charcuterie Board
At Hunter Design Company, we offer several types of finish options. our favorites include:
Walrus Oil
Odies Oil
StoneCoat Countertops Clear Coat Epoxy
Oils Bring The Wood To Life And Make The Wood Grain Come To Life Oils Will Not Provide The Same Protection That An Epoxy Finish.
An Epoxy Clear Coat Finish Gives a Stunning, Glass-like look.
Although Durable, Epoxy Will Protect The Wood Of Your Piece, However It Is More Prone To Scratches and Dings
Epoxy Requires More “Kid Glove” Handling, But Can Be Renewed If Damaged
All of these finishes are food safe and are renewable over time if any damage happens to your piece
Finishing Oils
We Use Several Types Of Oils That Are All Natural And Food Safe
Oils Bring The Wood To Life And Make The Wood Grain Come To Life
Oils Will Not Provide The Same Protection That An Epoxy Finish Does
Epoxy Clear Coat
An Epoxy Clear Coat Finish Gives a Stunning, Glass-like look.
Although Durable, Epoxy Will Protect The Wood Of Your Piece, However It Is More Prone To Scratches and Dings
Epoxy Requires More “Kid Glove” Handling, But Can Be Renewed If Damaged
