cabinetry quality & construction
this page is under construction - Please check back June 2011
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craftsmanship |
| these days, most furniture and cabinetry comes from large factories, filled with big machines, spewing out parts at the touch of a button– but not with us. We’re a small workshop, with skilled craftspeople, employing hand techniques which can take a lifetime to master. We take pride in our work, and the skills required to undertake and complete it. | |
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materials |
| wood is a natural material, and therefore each piece is unique unto itself. We spend a good deal of time selecting each piece of timber, and exploring where it will be placed in your furniture, as well as how it relates and corresponds with the natural pieces adjacent to it, to create a harmonious flow throughout the entire piece. And our respect for our material is second to none, as stated in our philosophy | |
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joinery |
| strong traditional joinery, such as the enduring mortise and tennon joint, or the classic hallmark of fine woodworking, the dovetail joint, is the foundation for our furniture designs. | |
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wood is finished for two reasons: To protect it, and to enhance its natural beauty. We take the time to think about the purpose of the piece, and then consider what type of finish will not only protect the wood, but help to enhance its natural beauty. Finish samples are available upon request and custom finish inquiries (to match existing woodwork) are welcome. |
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"There is hardly
anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse, and sell
a little cheaper"
-John Ruskin
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| expertise | |
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we've all heard
the phrase "We wrote the book on it", when someone claims to
have a certain expertise in a particular subject area. However,
when it comes to cabinetry, we literally did write the book on it!
Kitchen Cabinets Made Simple & Installing Kitchen Cabinets Made Simple - Books and DVD's, Written by Gregory Paolini, published by the Taunton Press, available everywhere! |
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wood is finished for two reasons: To protect it, and to enhance its natural beauty. We take the time to think about the purpose of the piece, and then consider what type of finish will not only protect the wood, but help to enhance its natural beauty. 3 inch widths |
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doors |
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doors are the largest portion of the cabinet you'll see everyday, and
have the biggest impact on the style of the cabinetry. Because of
this, our doors receive an extra level of scrutiny, and attention to
detail.
dependant on the design and client requirements, our doors range from a full one inch thick, to 3/4 of an inch thick, and are joined together using strong mortise and tennon joinery, to last a lifetime (or more). |
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carcasses |
| wood is a natural material, and therefore each piece is
unique unto itself. We spend a good deal of time selecting each piece of timber,
and exploring where it will be placed in your
furniture, as well as how it relates and corresponds with the natural pieces adjacent to
it, to create a harmonious flow throughout the entire piece. And
our respect for our material is second to none, as stated in our philosophy
c3/4 maple ply |
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drawers |
| our standard drawers are constructed using durable hardwood, and joined together utilizing the classic hallmark of fine woodworking, the dovetail joint. Real dovetails joints take more time and skill to execute, but ensure the drawer will remain sound through out its numerous open & close cycles | |
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hinges and drawer slides
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| finish | |
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finished inside and out
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"There is hardly
anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse, and sell
a little cheaper"
-John Ruskin
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