Step back in time as we reveal years-old treasure hidden in the swamp. Watch as we carefully cut a bog oak stump into slabs, ...

Bog oak is a rare and ancient treasure, formed over thousands of years beneath rivers and swamps. Unlike artificially stained wood, this naturally preserved material is incredibly strong and unique.

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