Our recent trip to the Northern Indiana Woodworkers Association Exposition reminded both Carol and Jay were reminded why we proudly present 100% Made-In-America Amish handcrafted furniture. At that event there are hundreds of Amish woodworkers who contribute to the production of quality solid hardwood furniture using the best techniques in building their products to produce the finest furniture on the market today!
All Amish Workbench Furniture is solid hardwood: kiln dried Northern Red Oak, Cherry, Maple and Quarter-Sawn White Oak. Kiln dried wood provides a more stable wood graining keeping imperfection to a minimum. Dining table tops are 5/4” solid tops that are milled to a 1” thickness. This and state of the art construction eliminates splitting and warping.
Sustainable Woods
Amish handcrafters build their Amish Dining Tables and other products using sustainable American hardwoods that renew and regenerate themselves abundantly. Some species have been and will continue to be relatively more plentiful than others because that is how they occur in nature.
Red Oak is the most abundant hardwood species in the USA. It is widespread throughout the Eastern U.S. and comprises about 37% of the total U.S. hardwoods commercially available.
Cherry is readily available and grows primarily throughout Midwestern and Eastern U.S.
White Oak is readily available and widespread throughout the Eastern U.S. It is the state tree of Connecticut, Illinois and Maryland. White oak is impervious to liquids and has been used extensively for ship timbers, barrels and casks. It accounts for about 17% of U.S. hardwoods commercially available.
Hard Maple is widely available and grows abundantly in Mid-Atlantic and Lake States. It is a cold weather tree favoring a more northerly climate.
They incorporate the finest in design and construction and their finishing techniques provide the final touch. All necessary ingredients in building heirloom crafted quality dining room furniture and bedroom suites. Check out the up-to-date styling on our website: www.amishwbf.com.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Amish Handcrafted Furniture
A Little More About Wood...
Before attending the Northern Indiana Woodworkers Association Exposition in Indiana, we attended the first meeting of Ohio Wood Builders Guild in Holmes County, at the Flea Market in Walnut Creek, OH. The same confidence present in Indiana, that the best furniture is made in the US, was present in Ohio.
Seminars presented in Ohio included a forest service representative talking about sustainable wood. It is in Ohio, he assured the audience, that there are more trees growing in Ohio today, than at the beginning of the 20th century. Trees can’t be cut fast enough, they just keep growing.
Even though there are plenty of trees for making Amish furniture, there are new ways of using more of the tree that is cut. Rustic cherry and rustic hickory are examples. Less of the tree is trimmed away, giving more character and interest to the wood. Places where the limbs meet the trunk, or wood knots are left in place. Less waste. Waste not, want not.
Before attending the Northern Indiana Woodworkers Association Exposition in Indiana, we attended the first meeting of Ohio Wood Builders Guild in Holmes County, at the Flea Market in Walnut Creek, OH. The same confidence present in Indiana, that the best furniture is made in the US, was present in Ohio.
Seminars presented in Ohio included a forest service representative talking about sustainable wood. It is in Ohio, he assured the audience, that there are more trees growing in Ohio today, than at the beginning of the 20th century. Trees can’t be cut fast enough, they just keep growing.
Even though there are plenty of trees for making Amish furniture, there are new ways of using more of the tree that is cut. Rustic cherry and rustic hickory are examples. Less of the tree is trimmed away, giving more character and interest to the wood. Places where the limbs meet the trunk, or wood knots are left in place. Less waste. Waste not, want not.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
A Trip to Amish Country, Northern Indiana
It takes awhile to unwind from our hectic “Englisher” lifestyle, but driving north from Indianapolis to Middlebury,IN helps. Thus begins our recent trip and visit to the Northern Indiana Woodworkers Association Exposition.
There are hundreds of Amish woodworkers who contribute to the production of quality solid Amish hardwood furniture in the USA. Many of them met early and exhibited for 3 days at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds. Not only the men, but women and children too; it’s a family affair. Carriages with horses are parked next to 21st century horsepower.
A short way into the exhibit hall, we knew we would be seeing quality workmanship. No irregulars, just the best they can produce. Many of them work their farms before doing their furniture making. Their products are purchased nationwide, and in some foreign countries. No offshore contracts, where the majority of furniture makers in High point, NC have turned.
We were treated to a scrumptious dinner, Amish style: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, stuffing, salad, rolls and the biggest pieces of homemade pie! Several flavors to choose. No Costco here! The post dinner speaker gave a very informative presentation regarding colors and finishing of hardwoods.
We returned, three pounds heavier.
There are hundreds of Amish woodworkers who contribute to the production of quality solid Amish hardwood furniture in the USA. Many of them met early and exhibited for 3 days at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds. Not only the men, but women and children too; it’s a family affair. Carriages with horses are parked next to 21st century horsepower.
A short way into the exhibit hall, we knew we would be seeing quality workmanship. No irregulars, just the best they can produce. Many of them work their farms before doing their furniture making. Their products are purchased nationwide, and in some foreign countries. No offshore contracts, where the majority of furniture makers in High point, NC have turned.
We were treated to a scrumptious dinner, Amish style: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, stuffing, salad, rolls and the biggest pieces of homemade pie! Several flavors to choose. No Costco here! The post dinner speaker gave a very informative presentation regarding colors and finishing of hardwoods.
We returned, three pounds heavier.
Northern Indiana Woodworkers Expo
Carol and Jay recently attended the Northern Indiana Woodworkers Exposition at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in LaGrange Indiana. Hundreds of Amish furniture builders attended to introduce their newest creations and share their quality craftsmanship with prospective new dealers throughout the U.S.
For us it was a chance to visit with many of our friends and look at their new models. They are a hard working lot tending to their farms early in the morning before working in their shops and barns making furniture for our customers who appreciate the finest in solid hardwood heirloom furniture quality.
John Otto showed us his newest hickory rockers fit for any porch or den; the Richard and Henry Yoder brothers proudly introduced us to their sheaf back chair now available with a choice of leg styles to match your décor; and we met Paul and Ida Yoder (no relation to Richard and Henry) who make the finest quality desks (roll tops and executive desks) we have seen. They incorporate the finest in design and construction and their finish is to die for.
Watch our website for updates coming soon.
For us it was a chance to visit with many of our friends and look at their new models. They are a hard working lot tending to their farms early in the morning before working in their shops and barns making furniture for our customers who appreciate the finest in solid hardwood heirloom furniture quality.
John Otto showed us his newest hickory rockers fit for any porch or den; the Richard and Henry Yoder brothers proudly introduced us to their sheaf back chair now available with a choice of leg styles to match your décor; and we met Paul and Ida Yoder (no relation to Richard and Henry) who make the finest quality desks (roll tops and executive desks) we have seen. They incorporate the finest in design and construction and their finish is to die for.
Watch our website for updates coming soon.
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