Once you are ready to place your order, we will contact you with hardware options. 

Choosing the right wood for your woodworking (furniture) project may seem like a daunting task, but it's actually not as hard as it seems. Woodworking can be easy and a whole lot of fun. The key element is the wood. Here's the information you need to get started… 

Most furniture that you buy at stores are veneer… E.G.: Wood veneer is a thin slice of wood cut or peeled from a log. The slice can be as thin as a piece of paper or thick enough to accommodate sanding and refinishing down the road. The veneer is adhered to another wood surface. Typically, the outer layer is made from the most beautiful or exotic woods, while the substrate is made from utilitarian woods or particle board (very cheap and you can easily punch your fist through it...  This helps keep the costs down giving you a nice looking piece of furniture! 

Our furniture is made from real wood and we specialize in pine, however, we can use oak or poplar.  For the rustic look, pine is the best selection. 

There are always at least two viable options for any woodworking project. Pine and oak are popular for bookcases and dressers because of their beautiful grain patterns and superior staining capability. Mahogany, cedar, and oak are popular for exterior doors for the same reasons. Birch and poplar are excellent choices for painted projects because they are durable but take stain poorly. The softwood and hardwood grading scales can help determine which lumber to choose for a project, but always visually inspect each board before making the final call.   We like pine the best because it works well for furniture, has character, and keeps the costs down! 

 

These are options of the different stain colors that we can use...