Premium Hardwood Lumber & Live Edge Slabs
Kiln-dried hardwoods, rough-cut lumber, live edge slabs, and custom milling for woodworkers, builders, and homeowners.
Lumber & Wood Slabs
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Hardwoods
White Oak
Pecan
Black Walnut -
Live Edge Slabs
Black Walnut Slabs
Pecan Slabs
White Oak Slabs
Cedar Slabs -
Specialty Projects
Slab Countertops
Live-edge Tables
Epxoy Wood Tables
Beams & Mantels
Buying Process
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Tell us what you need
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We'll check inventory
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Reserve your lumber
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Pickup or Delivery
Why Buy From Stedman’s?
Locally milled hardwoods
Custom dimensions
Kiln drying available
Pickup & delivery
Live edge specialists
Family-owned
Milling Services
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Custom Milling
Bring us your logs and we'll mill them to your specifications.
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Kiln Drying
Professionally dried lumber ready for furniture and woodworking.
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Custom Cuts
Boards, beams, slabs, mantels, and specialty dimensions.
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Our inventory changes weekly, but our typical inventory will include selections of black walnut, pecan, white oak, cedar, and some specialty varieties.
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We do have the ability to kiln-dry wood. Many of our inventory slabs will be kiln-dried and ready to be used for your project.
If you are supplying logs to be milled, we can kiln-dry them for a fee.
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Absolutely! We have two sawmills, depending on the size of your logs. Our rate is hourly.
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Yes! We have a variety of sizes and types of slabs. Please text or call us to confirm inventory suits your need.
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Yes we are happy to have you visit us. Please call us to schedule an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Black Walnut Slabs, Pecan Slabs & Cedar Slabs Specifications
We have a variety of hardwoods and softwoods native to Texas. Each slab will vary in size and be great for tables, countertops, bar tops, headboards, mantels, and furniture.
Give us a call to come by to see our current inventory of black walnut slabs, pecan slabs, cedar slabs, oak slabs, and more.
Black walnut slabs are known for:
Color: Deep chocolate brown heartwood with lighter sapwood edges
Grain: Straight, wavy, or curly grain patterns
Figure: Occasional knots, burls, and natural character marks
Live Edge: Retains the natural contour of the tree for organic appeal
Over time, walnut may lighten slightly with exposure to sunlight.
Typical Slab Dimensions
Black walnut slabs vary widely depending on the tree and milling process:
Thickness: 0.5” - 9"
Width: 14"–55'“
Length: 3 - 16 feet typical
Working With Black Walnut
Advantages:
Easy to machine and sand
Glues and finishes well
Stable hardwood (less prone to warping than many species)
Naturally decay-resistant
Considerations:
Heavy and dense
Premium pricing compared to oak or maple
Requires proper drying (kiln-dried recommended for indoor furniture)
Pecan slabs are known for:
Pecan slabs are visually dynamic and rustic.
Color: Creamy tan sapwood with medium to dark brown heartwood
Contrast: Often dramatic color variation within a single slab
Grain: Bold, sometimes wavy or interlocked
Texture: Coarse but smooths beautifully when finished
Because pecan is closely related to hickory, it shares a similar high-contrast, energetic look.
Typical Slab Dimensions
Slab size depends on the tree’s age and growing conditions:
Thickness: 0.5” - 9"
Width: 14"–55'“
Length: 3 - 16 feet typical
Extra-wide slabs are less common than those of species like walnut or maple.
Working With Pecan
Advantages:
Extremely strong and long-lasting
Takes stain and clear finishes well
Unique grain adds character
Good for rustic and transitional designs
Considerations:
Harder on tools than softer hardwoods
Can be prone to movement if not properly dried
Requires sharp blades and bits for clean cuts
Kiln-dried slabs are recommended for interior use.