The Amish value simplicity over comfort, convenience and leisure. Their lifestyle is a deliberate way of separating from the world and maintaining self-sufficiency. Amish people interpret linking with electrical wires as a physical connection with the world – and the Bible tells them they are not to be “conformed to the world. (Romans 12:2).
But can you imagine the heirloom quality production of their hardwood furniture without using power tools? Yes, some smaller builders still make their products by hand, but for the most part power tools are used to amplify their skills passed on from generation to generation.
Some will have a generator in their barn (not in the home) to run the power tools. Often an ‘Englisher’ (non-Amish) owner will manage the shop and the Amish will work in the shop plying their trade. In both cases the quality construction and techniques they use result in fine quality dining room sets, bedroom suites and furniture for the entire home.
Check our website at www.amishwbf.com to see many of the fine products they make.
Carol and Jay
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