Posts by Richard Oedel
While Woodturning Is Difficult, It Yields the Most Intricate Furniture
For those that are passionate about woodworking, woodturning is something that should be explored as it is a way to create some of the most detailed furniture. While most general forms of woodworking require that the wood remain stationary while working with it, woodturning is performed when the wood is in motion. This enables the craftsman to…
Read MorePieced Together: Determining the Quality of Your Wooden Furniture
As you hunt for that perfect piece of furniture, it’s important to develop your own list of must-haves to help you make sure that you are absolutely in love with your investment. In my opinion, the top item on your wish list should be quality, and there are two ways that you can quickly examine…
Read MoreRefinishing the Look: Signs That You May Need Help to Refinish Your Old Furniture
Refinishing old furniture has always been in style, and people are constantly finding ways to give that family heirloom or antique market find a fresh, new look. While watching home and garden shows make refinishing furniture look incredibly easy, many of the clients that I earn can vouch that it’s not. As an experienced furniture builder in South…
Read MoreChoosing Your Wood Type: Try Poplar for a More Unified Texture for Your Furniture
When commissioning a piece of furniture, it’s important that you take the time to research the pros and cons of the various materials that your furniture could be crafted from. I often use my design blog to touch on these different materials to provide you with some food for thought, and today I want to…
Read MoreReducing Your Furniture Footprint: Hardwoods Offer the Most Sustainable Furniture Option
Sustainability is a hot topic for many people that are looking to commission a piece of custom furniture today. As a fine furniture maker in Boston, I work with a number of eco-friendly materials to craft furniture and find that some of the best environmentally friendly choices are American hardwoods. Recently, there has been some controversy…
Read MoreView Our Fine Furniture Through the “School of Thought” Exhibition
The New Hampshire Furniture Masters host a number of events and exhibitions throughout the year that are ideal to attend. For those that are passionate about the art of furniture making, or who are considering commissioning a custom piece of furniture, a great event that runs through May 30 is the “School of Thought” Exhibition Series:…
Read MoreAlmost There: Advice for Selecting Your Type of Wood Finish
A question that I often hear from my clients is what type of wood finish to select, and the answer really depends on how they plan on using the piece of furniture. When it comes to wood finishes, there are so many different options to consider: waxes, oils, varnishes, shellacs, lacquers and water based finishes.…
Read MoreCaring for Oak: 3 Tips to Keep Your Oak Piece at Its Best
A question that I often hear from my clients is how to care for their wood furniture. Since I work with a wide variety of woods, my answer will naturally depend on which type of wood the furniture is made from. Today I would like to address how to care for oak furniture. When commissioning a…
Read MoreDifferent Types of Woods Require Different Types of Cleaning
While many people may not realize it, different wood types actually require different cleaning techniques to allow them to extend their livelihood and maintain their beauty. Since I often receive questions about cleaning wooden furniture, I thought I would take a moment to address this topic. First of all, you should dust your wooden furniture…
Read MoreChoosing Your Wood Type: Understanding What You Get With Hard Maple
One of the most daunting tasks of commissioning a piece of fine furniture is to determine what type of material that it should be constructed with. If you are interested in wood furniture, there are so many different types of wood to consider, and each have their own pros and cons. I often use my…
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