Author Archives: Ian

Joining planks of wood together

Joining planks of wood together is a fundamental skill in woodworking that opens up a [...]

Tables and Table Tops

Creating your own table top from live edge timber is a great woodworking project. There [...]

Species Spotlight – Sweet Chestnut

Spotlight on sweet chestnut wood Due to its pale to golden brown colour and straight [...]

The Elephant Timber Guide to Using Railway Sleepers and Wagon Planks

Our stock now includes reclaimed railway sleepers and wagon planks. The railway sleepers have been [...]

Railway Sleepers and Wagon Planks

We are proud to offer reclaimed timber sleepers and wagon planks. These are perfect if [...]

The Elephant Timber Guide to Treated Outdoor Timber

Using treated outdoor timber can transform your garden, patio, courtyard or veranda, by providing a [...]

Live Edge Wood Applications

Live edge wood retains the natural, irregular and organic shape of the tree it was [...]

Species Spotlight – Sycamore

Spotlight on Sycamore slabs Sycamore wood is light to medium-brown in colour, with a finely [...]

The Elephant Timber Guide to Timber Care

At Elephant Timber, we can supply you with locally sourced unique timber slabs. These are [...]

Species Spotlight – Yew

Spotlight on Yew wood Due to its exceptional strength, flexibility and elasticity, yew wood was [...]