Tree Slices to buy

[TreeNovice]

Hi Everyone,

 

Just hoping someone can help me please. I'm getting married in May and looking for someone to provided tree slices to act as serving platters.

 

We have searched around online and in stores but haven't found a cost effective solution as yet. I'm wondering whether anyone knows anyone that might be able to produce around 40 log slices (around 30cm round).

 

Thanks and here's hoping!

[TIMON]

Where are you based?

[geoff]

Get some advice on different timber, as you could find them splitting open on drying.

[TreeNovice]

Hi,

 

I am based in the South West (Bath/Bristol way)

[TreeNovice]

That is my primary concern. I presume if someone can do it, it might be a collection a few weeks before the date to avoid to excessive cracks. We're going for rustic looking so not expecting perfection, so rough around the edges!

[Will Heal]

Surely doesn't matter if they crack a bit if they still keep the plate off the table?

[TreeNovice]

They will serve the starter as opposed to being place mats. However, happy for small cracks as long as food doesn't fall through!

[Aunt Maud]

Don't use Yew then.

[TIMON]

Hi,

 

I am based in the South West (Bath/Bristol way)

 

 

I'm in the Midlands. S. Bham. I've done these for a few weddings. Silver birch is nice and seems to hold together.

You'd have to get them picked up but I'm guessing it's a bit far for you.

There are members on here in that area that might be able to help.

[Coletti]

Pretty much all rings will split so collecting shortly before is a good idea. You also need to decide how flat, even and smooth you want them as this is all extra work. I have done several in the past in elm but am too far away to help I'm afraid. As a suggestion I would be looking for a mix of nicer looking timber rings eg oak, cherry, walnut, Elm, apple. Finding someone to supply that may be difficult though