Shop services in London, Ontario
Flat, smooth and ready to build
Wide belt planing and sanding up to 52" wide and 20' long, slab flattening and custom cutting, run by people who build furniture every day.
What we do
The big machines most home shops don't have room for
Up to 52" wide · 20' long
Planing & sanding
Thicknessing, surface flattening and a fine sand on table tops, slabs, lumber and epoxy pours.
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Up to 55" wide · 13' long
Slab flattening
We take out the cup, twist and bow so your slab sits true and is ready for sanding, joinery and finish.
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Your sizes, your plan
Custom cutting
Lumber, slabs and panels cut to suit, so they're ready for glue-up. Send us your cut list.
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Planing and sanding, billed by the minute
You pay for the time your piece spends on the machine, nothing more.
Wood
$5
per minute of machine time
$40 minimum
Epoxy & resin
$8
per minute of machine time
$60 minimum
Machine capacity
52" × 20'
wide planer / wide belt sander
Bigger piece? Ask us
Not sure how long yours will take? Send the dimensions and wood type through the quote form below and we'll give you an estimate and a timeline. Custom cutting is quoted per job.
How it works
From rough to ready in four steps
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Send us the details
Dimensions and wood type, plus a photo if you have one. Not sure it'll fit? Ask first.
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Get your quote
We'll confirm we can take it and give you an estimate and a timeline.
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Bring it in
Drop it off at our shop at 2725 Brigham Rd in London.
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Take it home ready
Flat, even and sanded, ready for joinery and finish.
Good for
- Table slabs & desktops
- Countertops & bar tops
- Epoxy & resin tables
- Mantels & stair treads
- Cabinet & furniture parts
- Rough-sawn lumber
- Warped or uneven boards
Google reviews
From the people who've brought their wood to us
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Planing, sanding and flattening questions
The questions woodworkers ask us most. Don't see yours? Ask us.
How much does wood planing cost?
We charge by machine time:
Wood: $5 per minute, with a $40 minimum charge.
Epoxy and resin: $8 per minute, with a $60 minimum charge.
Want a ballpark first? Send us the dimensions and wood type through our contact page or at cole@workerswood.ca, and we'll give you an estimate.
How long does planing take?
It depends on the size of the job. Send us the dimensions and wood type, and we'll give you a timeline along with your quote.
How wide can you plane and sand?
Our wide planer and wide belt sander takes material up to 52 inches wide and 20 feet long. That covers most dining table tops, live edge slabs, countertops and bar tops in one pass across the width.
How wide a slab can you flatten?
We flatten slabs up to 55 inches wide and 13 feet long. Working with something bigger? Send us the dimensions and we'll tell you what we can do.
What's the difference between planing, sanding and slab flattening?
Flattening takes out the cup, twist and bow so a slab sits true. Planing (thicknessing) brings a board or slab to an even thickness. Sanding cleans up the surface so it's ready for stain or finish.
Most slabs that have moved while drying or in storage need all three before you can build with them. More on slab flattening.
Can you plane and sand an epoxy river table?
Yes. Epoxy and resin tables go through our wide belt sander just like solid wood, so you get one flat, even surface across the wood and the pour. Epoxy work is $8 per minute of machine time, with a $60 minimum.
Can you plane reclaimed or rough-sawn wood?
Yes. We plane rough-sawn lumber, air-dried slabs and reclaimed wood. Let us know it's reclaimed when you get in touch, and send the dimensions and wood type.
How do I bring in wood for planing?
Get in touch first with the dimensions and wood type. If you're not sure your piece can be planed, that's the time to ask. We'll confirm we can take it, give you a quote and set up a time to drop it off at our shop in London, Ontario. More on planing and sanding.
Can you cut wood to size?
Yes. Tell us the sizes you need and we'll cut your lumber, slabs or panels to suit, so they're ready for glue-up. Send your cut list through our contact page.
Get a quote
Tell us about your piece
Send us the details and we'll confirm we can take it, then come back with an estimate and a timeline.
- Length, width and thickness
- Wood type, and whether there's epoxy or resin
- How many pieces, and what you're building
Photos help. Email them to cole@workerswood.ca
2725 Brigham Rd, London, Ontario
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