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Steps in
Building Fine Hardwood Tables
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step in the manufacturing process of Amish Tradition’s fine hardwood
tables is briefly explained below. The process involves meticulous
quality control at each level. We enjoy knowing that the hard work
that goes into each table will bring you and your family years of
enjoyment. |
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LUMBER
SELECTION
The
first and one of the most important steps in producing a fine hardwood
table is the selection of the best, most consistent hardwood from a
reliable supplier. We insist on good color and grain patterns to
give you the beauty you expect.
Before
the lumber arrives at our manufacturing facilities, the edges are sealed
with a wood stabilizer. The lumber is stored in a humidity
controlled environment to minimize expansion and contraction during the
manufacturing process until it reaches your kitchen. |
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CUTTING
TABLE TOPS
The boards are then cut to width and length. Our table top shapes
are cut by hand on a band saw. The edges are sanded to ultimate
smoothness then the entire top is sanded to the exact thickness. |
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ASSEMBLY
When
sanding is completed each edge is made to an exact fit. Next the
boards are put together to the best match in grain and wood color.
Then holes are drilled for pins. Slides, base plate, and aprons
are then assembled. |
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PREPARATION
FOR FINISHING
First the tops are sanded in
a custom sander for the proper fitting of all leaves. Then the
edges are profiled. For the final touch before finishing, the tops
are sanded by hand with an air sander then sanded by hand with a block
sander. At this point all edges are again sealed with a wood
stabilizer. |
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FINISHING
Each
table is stained by hand and gets the extra touch of uniform hand-rubbed
stain. For years of maintenance-free use our tables receive three
coats of catalyzed heat and moisture resistant finish. This finish
assures years of protection against heat and moisture. |
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INSPECTION
AND PACKAGING
Before
each table leaves our plant tops are fully assembled and carefully
checked for defects in material and workmanship. |
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above steps assure your satisfaction with our fine hardwood tables.
We are confident that your decision to invest in this quality table
today will bring you years of trouble-free use and enjoyment and become
a treasured family heirloom for tomorrow! |
