MANHEIM, Pa. — Abacus Millwork will debut their new live-edge slab offerings at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster: Monkey Pod. Sourced directly from Costa Rica, the species of wood used is Samanea saman, is also known as Cenízaro or rain tree.
Alongside finished furniture and examples of how the material can be incorporated into woodworking projects, the exhibit also will show examples of other applications for the slabs, giving attendees an opportunity to see the material in both raw and finished forms.
Abacus describes the wood as having swirling, interlocked grain, with dark chocolate-to-golden heartwood contrasting with pale sapwood along the natural edge. Each piece is one of a kind, kiln dried, and ready to become the centerpiece of a room, the company states on their website…