Amish furniture is hand crafted by some of the finest Amish wood craftsmen in the Country. Your purchase will last for generations with a little care. Here are some pointers in caring for your Amish furniture.
Keep your Amish Furniture out of direct sunlight and away from heat. Direct sunlight is the most natural element that destroys furniture finishes. Paste wax and polishes do not block the penetration of sunlight on furniture. Avoid polishes that contain silicones and dust the table ‘with the grain’. Clean the table with soap and water and dry with a clean towel or rag.
Maintain your home’s humidity in the 35% to 45% range. Rule of thumb: if you live in a high moisture area and have no ability to control your humidity level, give some thought to buying Amish furniture built from quarter-sawn white oak. White oak is naturally resistant to water damage and the quarter-sawing places the growth rings nearly vertical which cause the wood to ‘swell’ nearly vertical. This allows the wood to expand and contract with little chance of twisting, cupping or cracking.
Our quarter-sawn dining table and chairs, desks and entertainment centers are reminiscent of time past. They are built by Amish craftsmen and will last you a lifetime. See the entire collection on our website: www.amishwbf.com.
Jay and Carol
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Amish Quarter-Sawn Furniture
What makes an Amish built piece of furniture a superior heirloom piece. Obviously, part of the credit goes to the expert craftsmanship of the Amish. But one must also give credit to the harvested, dried and sorted lumber grade.
Quarter-sawn lumber is the uncontested winner when compared to plain (or flat) sawn lumber. It reduces shrinking and swelling in width and it reduces twisting, warping and cupping. It is less prone to surface checking and does not allow liquids to readily pass through it.
But the most notable characteristic of quarter-sawn lumber lies in it incomparable grain patterns. The revival of Mission style furniture is just one example of how today’s Amish furniture craftsmen are rediscovering the unique beauty of quarter-sawn lumber. Quarter sawing is a specialized technique requiring more time and greater skill to produce.
For most, the art of quarter sawing has been lost over the years, except for Amish furniture craftsmen. And, quarter-sawn oak is one of the most difficult woods to dry. It requires the longest amount of time in the kiln.
Our quarter-sawn dining table and chairs, desks and entertainment centers are spectacular. They are built by Amish craftsmen and will last you a lifetime. See the entire collection on our website: www.amishwbf.com.
Jay and Carol
Quarter-sawn lumber is the uncontested winner when compared to plain (or flat) sawn lumber. It reduces shrinking and swelling in width and it reduces twisting, warping and cupping. It is less prone to surface checking and does not allow liquids to readily pass through it.
But the most notable characteristic of quarter-sawn lumber lies in it incomparable grain patterns. The revival of Mission style furniture is just one example of how today’s Amish furniture craftsmen are rediscovering the unique beauty of quarter-sawn lumber. Quarter sawing is a specialized technique requiring more time and greater skill to produce.
For most, the art of quarter sawing has been lost over the years, except for Amish furniture craftsmen. And, quarter-sawn oak is one of the most difficult woods to dry. It requires the longest amount of time in the kiln.
Our quarter-sawn dining table and chairs, desks and entertainment centers are spectacular. They are built by Amish craftsmen and will last you a lifetime. See the entire collection on our website: www.amishwbf.com.
Jay and Carol
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