Hard Maple is a fantastic wood type for furniture; and it’s among the most popular woods for Amish furniture. But is it the right selection for you? And what’s the difference between hard and brown maple? Hard Maple WoodThe Use of Maple Wood in AmericaMaple trees cover the landscape of the Northeast and Midwest United States, and they can be found throughout the country. Maple trees are recogniza...
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Quarter Sawn White Oak is a very popular wood type for Amish furniture—but why is that, and how’s it different than traditional Oak wood? Let’s take a look, in this Quarter Sawn White Oak video. What You Need to Know About Quarter Sawn White Oak WoodQuarter Sawn White Oak, also referred to as “Quarter Sawn,” is a popular type of lumber for furniture—particularly Mission style furniture. But how’s...
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Walnut is a beautiful wood type: dark, smooth, and luxurious. But you may be asking yourself whether it's the right choice for your new furniture. Well, keep watching as we break down the distinctive characteristics of walnut compared to other wood types for furniture. The Basics of Walnut WoodWalnut is, simply put, among the most stunning wood types for furniture. But there’s a lot to consider b...
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Cedar wood, with its distinctive scent and rich red tones, is unlike any other wood type commonly used for furniture. But is Cedar a good wood choice for your furniture? Let’s take a look.
Characteristics of Cedar Wood
Cedar has some amazing qualities for both indoor and outdoor furniture: it gives off a distinctive, rich scent; it’s naturally resistant to rot and decay; and it repels insects. ...
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Cherry wood: elegant, timeless, and strong. But is cherry the right wood choice for your new furniture? Keep watching as we break down the distinctive characteristics of cherry wood compared to other wood types for furniture.What are the characteristics of cherry wood?Cherry wood is one of our most popular wood type upgrades here at DutchCrafters, and for good reason. This high-end option offers...
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It’s traditional, hard, and strong. But you may be asking yourself: is oak wood the right wood type for your furniture? Well, keep watching as we break down the distinctive characteristics of oak wood compared to other wood types for furniture.What are the characteristics of oak wood?TraditionalWhen you think of “traditional” Amish furniture, you’re probably picturing a blonde stain on oak wood. I...
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Brown maple furniture is very popular—in fact brown maple is one of the most popular wood types on DutchCrafters. But many people ask, what is brown maple? This video answers that question, with brown maple pros and cons and all you need to know about brown maple wood furniture. Maple furniture makes a great choice for furniture of all rooms and styles. A Closer Look at Brown MapleBrown maple dini...
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DutchCrafters solid pine wood furniture offers an affordable wood furniture solution to purchasing handcrafted American made furniture for your home or business. This short FAQ video will provide some interesting information about this unique furniture type, as well as some pros & cons that go along with owning pinewood furniture. Shop our collection of country style furniture or cottage style...
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