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KC CUSTOM HARDWOODS Words by Megan Litts | Photos by Josie Henderson
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ince 2017, KC Custom Hardwoods has redefined sustainable furniture through its one-of-a-kind live-edge tables. By
collaborating with tree removal companies and the Kansas City Parks and Recreation department, the company not only sources local materials but also gives a new purpose to what would otherwise be discarded. The creation of live-edge tables is a meticulous yet rewarding journey involving milling, drying and assembly processes that can extend over several months—or even years in some instances, depending on the type of wood. Upon harvesting the material and transporting it to their warehouse, the milling process begins immediately for most wood types to prevent degradation. The slabs then undergo a critical air-drying phase, lasting up to a year before they are ready for the wood
Many custom options are available, from species of wood to epoxy fillings.
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