Building with solid wood takes patience and a deep appreciation of its mercurial nature to create a result that will last a lifetime. Each wood species has its own unique personality, growth pattern, and tendencies to react to the elements in different ways.
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The Essence of Board Matching
If you ask any craftsperson, they’ll tell you that the beauty of our products begins in the rough mill. It is here that the subtle art of selecting rough-hewn slabs of wood to match woodgrain and color makes the difference between a nice piece of furniture and an exquisite piece of furniture. Once selected, these boards are trimmed down, chiseled out, sanded, and expertly molded by our craftsmen into the beautiful forms that grace your homes, offices, and public spaces.
The rough mill is where every piece of furniture we make begins. Every board is carefully hand-selected for grain and color match – a process that requires the craftsmen to visualize how the piece will come to life from only a pile of boards.
With nearly ten years of experience under his belt, craftsman Jim Wisser primarily works in our rough mill and has a keen eye for detail. “I had no woodworking experience before coming here, but I’ve learned a lot in a short time,” says Wisser.