Everything you need to know about wooden blocks: definitions, uses, qualities

In the field of wood processing and sale, the term “plot” comes up very often. It is an essential storage, drying and sales unit for wood professionals, especially in carpentry and cabinetry. But what exactly does a wooden block mean? What are its uses, advantages and quality criteria? Here is a comprehensive guide.

1. What is a wooden block?

One Plot refers to a stack of raw boards or trays, sawn from the same log of wood. These planks are the same length, but maintain their natural edges (not edging).

Each plot is therefore unique, because it follows the natural shape of the trunk.

Main characteristics:

• Origin of a Same tree (homogeneity of color and grain)
• Standard thicknesses: often 27 mm, 34 mm, 34 mm, 41 mm, 54 mm, 65 mm, etc.
• Variable widths (non-parallel edges)
• Lengths generally between 2 and 4 meters

2. The advantages of the wooden pedestal

• Traceability : a single tree = a single stud
• Aesthetic coherence : same grain, homogeneous color
• Versatility : ideal for custom parts, edging or custom selection
• Conservation of material potential : we adapt the edging to real use

3. Uses of wooden blocks

Plots are very popular with:

• Carpenters and cabinetmakers : to manufacture massive furniture, stairs, fixtures
• The artisans : wishing to choose their wood individually, according to the ribs or defects
• The industrialists : who align according to their own needs

They are also suitable forcustom machining Only at high-end projects requiring visual coherence between rooms.

4. Qualities and rankings of a plot

Not all plots are created equal. Their quality depends on:

• The essence of wood:

Oak, beech, ash, chestnut... each species has its own technical and aesthetic characteristics.

• Drying:

• Restored (dried in the open air)
• Artificially dried (10-12% humidity recommended for indoor use)

• Visual ranking:

According to French standards, woods are classified according to their appearance: presence of knots, cracks, curvatures, wood grain...

• Paraffining:

At Sawmill VUITTON, the ends of the wood are waxed to limit cracks at the end during drying and storage.

5. The expertise of La Scierie VUITTON

We offer a wide range of hardwood blocks, mainly oak, beech and ash. Each pad is selected, dried, labelled and stored with care, to meet the requirements of professionals. We guarantee the traceability, stability and quality of each batch.