SLAB FIREWOOD FOR SALE
LEE COUNTY, IA
Affordable, high-quality hardwood firewood. Sold as slab cutoffs from our sawmill.
Affordable, high-quality hardwood firewood. Sold as slab cutoffs from our sawmill.
$42.80 (with tax) / Trailer Load
$53.50 (with tax)
$42.80 (with tax) / Trailer Load
Firewood Details
- Cutoff slabs taken from our sawmill
- Random 8' to 16' lengths
- Slabs must be taken in the order that they were added to the pile
- Slabs must be cut into firewood on your own property
- You are responsible for loading the slabs
- You are required to provide your own chainsaw if you need to cut the slabs to your trailer's length
Before You Visit
- Pay by cash or check
- Price is non-negotiable
- Final sale, no refunds
- Pick-up only
- Sold on a first-come basis
- Appointment required
FREE Loading
$16.05 (with tax)
If you bring a 16' open-bed trailer, we can load the slab firewood onto your trailer for free through October 31.
CONTACT US
Please make an appointment before visiting.
| Species | Up to 4/4 | 5/4 to 10/4 | 10/4 and over | In Stock | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | $3.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | • 1” (1-1/8” rough cut) boards • 2” (2-1/8” rough cut) boards | Our ash boards are air-dried for superior color, and are available in random widths and lengths (over 6'). |
| Black Locust | $3.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | • 2” x 2″ square stock | For centuries, black locust has been a preferred choice for applications that require rot-resistant lumber. One such historical application was its use as pins for early American tall ships. Our black locust boards are air-dried for superior color, and are available in random widths and lengths (over 6'). |
| Catalpa | $4.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | • 1” (1-1/8” rough cut) boards • 4” sawn slab boards | Catalpa is soft and very easy to carve. It also has a wonderful wood grain with a milk chocolate color. Our catalpa boards are air-dried for superior color, and are available in random widths and lengths (over 6'). |
| Cherry | $4.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | • 1” (1-1/8” rough cut) boards • 2” (2-1/8” rough cut) boards | Our cherry boards are air-dried for superior color, and are available in random widths and lengths (over 6'). |
| Douglas Fir | - | $2.00 | $2.00 | • 2-3/4” boards (clear grain and up to 20’ long) | Our Douglas Fir boards are sourced from old-growth "virgin tank grade" lumber. They are available in random widths and lengths (up to 20'). |
| Elm | $3.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | • 2-1/2” natural-edge slabs | Known for being quite hard, durable wood with a nice, natural look, our elm boards are air-dried for superior color, and are available in random widths and lengths (over 6'). |
| Hickory | $3.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | • 1” (1-1/8” rough cut) boards • 2” (2-1/8” rough cut) boards • 4” x 4” posts for turning or furniture corners | We have both Shagbark Hickory and Shellbark Hickory in stock. They are air-dried for superior color and available in random widths and lengths (over 6'). Shagbark Hickory is very rustic with black variations running through the wood. Shellbark Hickory has a more even color, making it the preferred choice for cabinet making. |
| Honey Locust | $4.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | Temporarily out of stock | Extremely hard with a vibrant, warm look when finished, our honey locust boards are air-dried for superior color, and are available in random widths and lengths (over 6'). |
| Maple, Hard | $3.50 | $5.00 | $5.00 | Dried lumber temporarily out of stock | Our stock is not the typical white color often found in hard maple from farther north. We air-dry our hard maple boards for superior color, and have random widths and lengths (over 6') available. |
| Maple, Soft | $3.00 | $4.00 | $5.00 | • 1” (1-1/8” rough cut) boards | Soft maple is an excellent secondary wood. It's harder than pine but blends well with the furniture's face wood. We air-dry our soft maple boards for superior color, and have random widths and lengths (over 6') available. |
| Mulberry | - | $3.00 | $3.00 | • 4” sawn slab boards | Mulberry wood is quite hard and a great choice for woodturning. We air-dry our mulberry stock for superior color, and have random widths and lengths (over 6') available. |
| Osage Orange | $6.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | • 1” (1-1/8” rough cut) boards • 2” natural edge (2-1/8” rough cut) boards • 2” x 2” square stock for turning tool handles • 3” x 3” square stock for turning • 4” x 4” square stock for turning • 6” x 6” square stock for turning | Osage Orange also goes by the name of Hedge and Bough d'Arc. We stock a variety of sizes and shapes, from turning blanks and bowl blanks, to slab boards and dimension lumber. Our Osage Orange boards air-dried for superior color and available in random lengths (over 6') and widths. This is superior turning wood and very hard, but it chips easily. |
| Pear | $8.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | • 1” (1-1/8” rough cut) natural-edge boards • 2-1/2” natural-edge slabs | Pear wood is particularly difficult to find and quite beautiful. Our pear boards are air-dried for superior color and available in random widths and lengths (over 6'). |
| Pine, New-Growth | $3.00 | - | - | • 1” (1-1/8” rough cut) boards • 2-1/2” natural-edge slabs | Our pine boards are air-dried for superior color and available in random widths and lengths (over 6'). |
| Pine, Old-Growth | $3.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | • 1” (1-1/8” rough cut) boards • 2-1/2” natural-edge slabs | Our old-growth boards are yellow pine that is quite dense with some clear stock and others with knots. Our pine boards are air-dried for superior color and available in random widths and lengths (over 6'). |
| Poplar, Hybrid | $3.00 | $3.50 | $3.50 | • 1” (1-1/8” rough cut) boards | Our Hybrid Poplar boards are air-dried for superior color and available in random lengths (over 6') and widths. It looks very similar to Aspen, with a cream-and-brown color. Hybrid Poplar is an excellent secondary wood — especially when it's paired with walnut, but it's a good color match for any kind of primary wood. |
| Red Cedar | $3.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | • 2” natural-edge (2-1/8” rough cut) slabs • 3/4” for cedar liners | Our Eastern Red Cedar boards are air-dried for superior color, and are available in random lengths (over 6') and widths. This wood is best known for its distinct cedar aroma. |
| Red Oak | $3.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | • 1” (1-1/8” rough cut) boards • 2” (2-1/8” rough cut) boards • 4” x 4” posts for turning or furniture corners | Our red oak boards are air-dried for superior color, and are available in random lengths (over 6') and widths. |
| Red Oak (Quarter Sawn) | $4.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | • 1” (1-1/8” rough cut) boards • 2” (2-1/8” rough cut) boards • 4” x 4” posts for turning or furniture corners | Our red oak boards are air-dried for superior color, and are available in random lengths (over 6') and widths. |
| Walnut | $6.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | • 1” (1-1/8” rough cut) boards • 2” (2-1/8” rough cut) boards • 4” x 4” posts for turning or furniture corners | Our walnut boards are air-dried for superior color (far superior compared to kiln-dried wood), and are available in random lengths (over 6') and widths. |
| White Oak | $3.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | • 1” (1-1/8” rough cut) boards • 2” (2-1/8” rough cut) boards • 4” x 4” posts for turning or furniture corners | Our white oak boards are air-dried for superior color, and are available in random lengths (over 6') and widths. |
| White Oak (Quarter Sawn) | $4.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | • 1” (1-1/8” rough cut) boards • 2” (2-1/8” rough cut) boards • 4” x 4” posts for turning or furniture corners | Our white oak boards are air-dried for superior color, and are available in random lengths (over 6') and widths. |
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Dennis Janssen
Owner of Monk Creek Woodworks
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1499 Croton Road, Donnellson, IA 52625
We are about a 12-minute drive southwest of Donnellson, Iowa.
- Take Hwy 218 (Avenue of the Saints) south from Donnellson.
- Turn west on 255th Street (a gravel road) toward Croton, Iowa.
- Drive 3 miles west on 255th Street. You will pass the end of a T intersection with a graveyard and church on the north side of the road.
- Continue west for about 1/8 mile, and then curve to the south (the left fork in the road).
- Go 1/2 mile until you reach a stop sign.
- Turn left onto Croton road.
We are located at the third driveway on the left side. You can’t miss it. You will see two large red and brown buildings and two ponds.