Tag Archives: fine furniture techniques

The Best Furniture… the Best Finish… for the Worst Conditions.

Posted on April 17, 2013 by htddirect

Unless you are looking at the unfinished surface on a reclaimed wood table or a one-of-a-kind piece, almost all Home Trends & Design furniture have catalyzed finishes. “Catalyze” refers to an acid additive that makes the finish cure in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged catalyzed finish, fine furniture, fine furniture techniques, hand-built furniture, hard wood furniture, table finish, table finishes | 1 Comment

Breadboards… and Breadboard Ends

Posted on March 5, 2013 by htddirect

A fine dining table will often have something in common with the breadboard placed on top. The table may have been built with “breadboard ends”— a technique that keeps the top planks of a table absolutely flat and straight. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged breadboard end table construction, fine furniture techniques, mortise and tenon joinery, solid hardwood furniture, tongue and groove joints | 1 Comment

Tag Archives: fine furniture techniques

The Best Furniture… the Best Finish… for the Worst Conditions.

Breadboards… and Breadboard Ends

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