Russell-Zuhl Petrified Wood, Holyoke, MA Videos

Each piece of petrified wood is as diverse as your fingerprint. Size, shape and hardness present a challenge when cutting them. Here Ralph Thompson shows us the unique ways they have setup to cut the petrified wood which establishes the foundation for the many processes that follow #petrifiedwood #fossil #fossils #gem #gems #minerals #mineral #gemology #furniture #wood #woodworking #stones #stone #luxuryfurniture #art #artisan

Owner Ralph Thompson explains how each petrified wood piece is custom packaged to maintain its integrity during transit to our customers worldwide!#petrifiedwood #fossils #gem #mineral #fossil #gems #minerals #table #tables #wood #woodworking#luxuryfurniture

Attention to detail! Our larger pieces of petrified wood come with backing plates to allow our customers the flexibility to mount and showcase their piece of history however they see best! #petrifiedwood #minerals #gem #gems #gemology #fossils #furniture #luxuryfurniture #tables #stones#rocks

Owner Ralph Thompson explains the rich history of the factories located in Holyoke MA USA where Russell-Zuhl is based out of. Although the canals are not currently in use for mechanical hydropower, the city and shop utilizes sustainable clean hydroelectricity from the Holyoke area Dam #sustainableenergy #cleanenergy #petrifiedwood #fossils #gems #gem #minerals #gemology #stones #luxuryfurniture #wood #furniture

The polishing process can take several hours with a variety of grits that help achieve a mirror like finish. In this demonstration, Ralph uses water to show what a polished piece would look like #petrifiedwood #minerals #polishing #gems #fossils#tables #furniture #luxuryfurniture #gem #fossil #gem

Have you wondered where the petrified wood is acquired? Our two main sources come from Arizona and Oregon USA. The quality pieces we work with are unlike any others found in the world #petrifiedwood #gems #minerals #fossils #luxuryfurniture #furniture #tables #gem #fossil

Ever wondered how petrified wood is transported? Moving these massive delicate pieces of history takes a substantial amount of planning, time and attention to detail to ensure quality pieces are preserved in transit before being worked on#petrifiedwood #fossil #fossilsasart #minerals #gem #gems #luxury #luxuryfurniture #furniture #tables #trees #sequoia #grandsequoia #wood

In house show room coming soon! #petrifiedwood #gems #fossils #minerals #luxuryfurniture #highenddesign #stones #tables#craftfurniture

Work is never work when you love and take pride in what you do!#petrifiedwood #gems #fossils #minerals #luxuryfurniture #highenddesign #stones #tables#craftfurniture

An immense amount of time goes into every piece of petrified wood at Russell-Zuhl so that each customer receives a one of a kind piece of history that will last many millennia to come _______________________________#petrifiedwood #fossils #minerals #luxuryfurniture #highenddesign #customfurniture #gemology #gem#gems

Hands down the most beautiful piece of petrified wood in the world!_______________________________#petrifiedwood #fossils #gemology #minerals #stone #rocks #luxuryfurniture #highenddesign #polishedstone #polishedrock

Trust the process.. from start to end an immense amount of time, attention to detail, and skill is given to ensure our customers receive the highest quality of petrified wood pieces in the world. Secure your piece of history for your home or office today! #petrified_wood #customfurniture #highenddesign #fossil #fossils #minerals #gemology #luxurydesign #luxuryfurniture

With a vast array of colors, shapes and sizes we have the perfect piece that will complete the vision for your space! Which color is your favorite? #furniture #luxuryfurniture #tables #luxurytables #highendfashion #fossils #fossil #mineral #minerals #pertifiedwood #petrifiedforestnationalpark

With one of the largest inventories of the finest specimens of petrified wood in the world we have custom pieces that will work for any situation. #petrified #petrifiedwood #fossil #fossils #mineral #minerals #luxuryfurniture #highenddesign #furniture

Before and After Magic! #petrified #petrifiedwood #luxurylifestyle#luxuryhomes #luxurydesign #luxuryfurniture #mineral #minerals #fossils #fossil #furniture #furnituredesign