Q: How long does
it take to complete a furniture order?
A: The average time to complete an order is between 8 and 12 weeks.
This is only an estimate and not a guarantee. All furniture is built to
order; therefore the date of completion will be determined by the
individual craftsman who is building the furniture.
Q: Where is the
furniture built?
A: The furniture is built in small, family owned work shops in Ohio,
Indiana and Pennsylvania. All of the furniture is constructed in the
United States using wood grown in the United States and Canada.
Q: What is
Quarter Sawn Oak?
A: Quarter Sawn Oak is obtained by milling the oak wood a particular
way. At the mill, the oak log is quartered first. Then the saw blade
is run perpendicular to the growth rings of the tree. In doing this,
the oak takes on a very distinctive look with a tight, straight grain.
This process is labor intensive and less of the tree is turned into
building material, so Quarter Sawn Oak is more expensive than Flat-Sawn
Oak.
Q: Are there any
veneers or laminates used in the furniture?
A: Certain pieces may contain furniture grade veneers for back panels,
shelf boards or drawer bottoms. If you are unsure whether a piece of
furniture contains veneer, ask us. If you don't want any veneers,
tell us, we will build it solid through out. There are NO
laminates used in any of the furniture. Otherwise, all pieces contain
only solid wood, either oak, cherry, maple, hickory, walnut or poplar.
Q: What are some
of the options available?
A: To begin with, you have your choice of wood, stain color and
hardware. Many pieces are available in various sizes, shapes and styles
as a standard. With many of the pieces we are able to change the
dimensions to fit your specifications.
Q: Is it really
built by the Amish?
A: Yes, all of the wood furniture is built by Amish and Mennonite
craftsmen.
Q: What type of
finish is used?
A: The finish used on our furniture is a catalyzed varnish.