Cabinet and Furniture Construction!
Buying new cabinets and furniture is an important investment. We know that you want to be happy with your purchase for years to come. You need to make the right decision. On this page you will find information that can help you make that decision.
Solid Cabinet Construction!
Solid wood cabinet frames strengthen and support cabinet construction. 4-sided drawer bodies lend sturdy construction to withstand everyday use for years to come. All of our cabinets, shelves, drawers, and face frames are made from 3/4" thick solid wood.
Wood Characteristics! And other interesting facts.
I've found that its easier to get what your heart desires when your better informed about what your looking for. And when you are looking for furniture or cabinets, it helps to know a little about the different kinds of wood available. But first you need a few descriptive terms.
FIGURE: Refers to the pattern caused by color differences in the wood. It is also the pattern created by different types of grain.
GRAIN: The direction in which the fibers of the wood are running.
Types of grain:
- straight
- wavy
- irregular
- spiral
- curly
- interlocking
- bird's-eye
TEXTURE: Ranges from coarse to medium to fine and to ultra-fine.
Now to the fun stuff ... the wood!
ASH - hardwood
- Grain: varies from plain to wild, even including bird's-eye.
- Texture: medium mix of textures
- Colors: Pale-brown heartwood and almost white sapwood.
- Popular Uses: cabinets, furniture, baseball bats
- Misc. Info: moderately heavy, Hard and strong, High shock resistance, Poor decay resistance, Most sporting of woods, Stains and finishes well, Looks good with a clear finish or a light-colored stain.
BIRCH - hardwood
- Grain: closed-grained
- Figure: subtle pattern
- Color: heartwood reddish brown, sapwood almond colored
- Misc. Info: stains very well
- Cut from sapwood
- When you want a very light finish, white birch works well
RED AROMATIC CEDAR - softwood
- Grain: even, straight grain
- Figure: highly figured with characteristic knotty appearance.
- Colors: contrasting red and white
- Creamy white sapwood and light reddish or purplish heartwood that ages to a darker red or reddish brown.
- Misc. Info: Moderately heavy, hard, and strong
- Very high in decay resistance
- Beautiful with a natural finish
- Usually not stained
MAPLE - hardwood
- Grain: close-grain
- Figure: slightly patterned
- Texture: uniform texture
- Colors: uniform light honey
- Creamy white with just a reddish ting & fine brown lines on some areas.
- Popular Uses: furniture, flooring, paneling, butcher blocks
- Misc. Info: Most prized commercial lumber
- Popular for Early American furniture
- Few as tough yet attractive
- Holds up as cutting boards & countertops
- Sap used to produce delicious maple sugar and maple syrup
- Moderate shock resistance
- Natural resistance to abrasion and wear
- Heavy, hard and strong
- Low decay resistance
- Finishes very smoothly
- A pastel finish looks good
RED OAK - hardwood
- Grain: open slashed grain
- Figure: highly figured
- Texture: medium mix of textures
- Colors: tan to lt pink
- light reddish tan heartwood & narrow, almost white sapwood
- Popular Uses: cabinets, furniture, flooring, paneling
- Misc. Info: Among the top five most used woods
- Most popular of all hardwoods for furniture and cabinets
- Heavy, hard and strong
- High shock resistance
- Finishes well with most stains
- Has beautiful grain and natural color
- Dark stains look best
- Satin finish looks best
- Little natural decay resistance
- Should not be used for exterior uses
WHITE OAK - hardwood
- Grain: open-grained
- Figure: from highly figured to straight
- Texture: med to harder texture than red oak
- Color: uniform light honey
- tannish heartwood with narrow, nearly white sapwood
- Popular Uses: indoor and outdoor furniture
- Misc Info: Heavier than Red Oak
- Hard and strong
- Extremely impermeable to water
- Outstanding wear-resistance
- Stains and Finishes well
- Good choice for pastel or pickled finish
WHITE PINE - softwood
- Grain: straight
- Texture: fine, uniform texture
- Colors: Creamy white, pale yellow or light brown heartwood and creamy white sapwood
- Yellows with age
- Popular Uses: Paneling, cabinetry, furniture, toys and novelties
- Misc. Info: Soft and light
- Low decay and shock resistance
- Paints and varnishes well
- A beauty among softwoods
- Tight knots make it perfect for country furniture
YELLOW PINE - softwood
- Grain: generally straight yet uneven grain
- Texture: medium
- Colors: yellowish white sapwood and reddish brown, orange or yellow heartwood
- Popular Uses: construction
- Misc. Info: Moderately heavy and hard
- Moderately strong and shock resistance
- Moderately decay resistant
- Paints, stains and varnishes easily
Keep in mind that when we say decay resistance, we mean if it was left unsealed and exposed to the elements. Shock resistance refers to how easily it dents or marrs.
T.G.W.
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