What is Log Furniture?
Hand-made Log Furniture, reclaimed wood and steel furniture, as well as other types of hand-crafted rustic furniture and home decor have become increasingly popular in recent years. This means there are many more makers making a wide range of styles and options available for those looking to furnish their town-houses, condominiums or apartments.
The more cost effective types of furniture is usually manufactured by machines and massed produced. Top consumers looking for one-of-a-kind unique styles may choose the more expensive collections of handcrafted, log furnishings over manufactured.
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Making Log Furniture
Building any type of log furniture can be a time-consuming task. Most pieces are custom built by hand from raw materials. It can often be quite time consuming and expensive. There is no “wrong way” or “right way” to make log furniture. The mortise and tenon method of joinery is favored for most “all-wood” log furniture projects. Adding steel components for strength, beauty, and durability is always a great option.
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Wood Types
Log furniture can be made from just about any type of tree or species of wood. Remember, there is no wrong way or right way to make it. And there is no wrong wood or right wood to make it from.
For outdoor use there are some species of wood that preform better and will outlast others. These include: Redwood, Cypress, White Oak, and Teak to name a few.
You should have no problems structurally as long as the timbers that are used have adequate dimensions and strength to hold the needed weight. Some of the most popular types of wood include Douglas Fir, aspen, steam-bent hickory, pine, aromatic red cedar, northern white cedar, walnut, and willow.
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Where To Find Furniture Made From Logs
Often featured in high-end country estates and vacation properties, log furniture is also a popular choice for cottage houses and mountain homes throughout the mountainous regions of America (Rocky Mountains) and Europe (Alps). It is sometimes considered to be premium type of furniture because its cost is higher than the cost of what is considered regular furniture.
With proper care, it can be an ideal choice for outdoor use on patios, covered porches and breezeways. Not to mention out in the back yard around the fire-pit. With the right finish treatments and proper care, log furnishings can last years without the need of refinishing.
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For many, Log Furniture has become a sign of wealth and good taste. Now is a great time for the entire hand-made furniture industry which is often aimed directly at local markets. Purchasing locally hand-made log furniture is a good option for local buyers looking to support their local sawmill, their communities, as well as local craftsmen and women.
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