Woodworker posts 650x300x30mm maple slab

On Sept. 8, woodworking account Junshin Meiboku posted on X about a Japanese maple slab sized 650x300x30mm, describing it as suitable for small seats, trays and other DIY pieces. The post also referenced walnut as an alternative wood for similar projects. The dimensions, rather than a finished product, were the central selling point in the listing. Junshin’s website says the Niigata-based seller offers direct sales of single slabs and lets buyers search inventory by length, width and thickness. ### Why does 650x300x30mm matter to a woodworker? The 650x300x30mm measurement puts the slab in a category that is large enough for small furniture or serving pieces, but smaller than the full-size live-edge dining slabs that dominate many hardwood listings. In practical terms, 650 millimeters is about 25.6 inches long, 300 millimeters about 11.8 inches wide, and 30 millimeters about 1.2 inches thick. That size makes the board more plausible for compact builds such as a stool top, bench seat, tray, shelf, or accent panel than for large tables or counters. (x.com) The X post framed it that way, naming small seats and trays among the uses. ### What did the post actually offer? The Sept. 8 post identified Japanese maple as the featured wood and gave the slab’s dimensions in a single line item format common in lumber sales posts. The same post also mentioned walnut, indicating a second species for buyers considering a darker-toned alternative for similar work. The listing appears to have been aimed at hobbyists and small-shop buyers rather than commercial furniture manufacturers. (x.com) Junshin’s website says customers can buy from one slab upward and that the company carries more than 100 boards across more than 20 domestic species. ### Who is Junshin Meiboku? Junshin - 潤森 - says on its website that it sells live-edge and solid wood slabs from Agano, Niigata, and that it handles logging, milling and drying in-house. (x.com) The company says it sources some logs from forests in Niigata Prefecture and others from timber markets. Niigata Prefecture and Agano City are named on the site as the base of operations, with direct purchase, pickup and nationwide shipping available. (jun-shin.info) The company also says it lists material through an online shop and Yahoo Auctions in Japan. ### Why mention walnut next to Japanese maple? Walnut and Japanese maple serve different buyer preferences in small woodworking projects. The Sept. 8 post’s pairing suggests the seller was not only advertising one board but also signaling material options within the same use case — decorative household pieces and compact furniture parts. (jun-shin.info) The X post did not present pricing in the material available for review, so the comparison rested on species and dimensions rather than cost. (jun-shin.info) That keeps the focus on wood choice, grain appearance and intended build size. ### Where would a buyer go next? Junshin’s website says buyers can use a size-search function to filter stock by length, width and thickness, which matches the format used in the Sept. 8 post. (x.com) The site also says single-piece purchases are available, a detail that aligns with small DIY use rather than bulk buying. The next step for interested buyers is the company’s inventory search and online sales channels, where Junshin says slabs can be purchased directly from its Agano, Niigata operation and shipped nationwide. (x.com) (jun-shin.info)