Carpenter's blog

Hey there Steemians, it's Rabbe. Nothing huge this time, I just wanted to show something I worked with today.

We are currently manufacturing a couple of tables with solid wood tabletops, and today it was time to give a nice surface finish to them. As a rather traditional joiner, I love the appearance of wood and think that in most cases it should be showcased rather than hidden. Of course there are some occasions where the wood itself is of bad quality or better off sealed with a non-transparent finishing.

Anyway, after I had applied a few layers of oil on the surface, I noticed how the different patterns and color differences started to stand out. I don't know if you guys appreciate the look as much as I do, but these are one of the most beautiful pieces I've worked with. It's American Walnut, which is quite rarely used here in the north.
One of the best things about using oils in surface finishing is how it highlights the naturally occuring differences in the wood.

This is why I became a joiner. Every single piece of wood is unique and full of patterns that can't be found anywhere else. Combining them in a certain way, on purpose or unintentionally, results in something that's always one-of-a-kind.

We even got some "flame" on the upper right corner, which is one of the more rare patterns in wood. It's one of those patterns that e.g. people who make guitars like to use.

So, that's all for today. I just wanted to share this with you guys, since solid wood furniture is becoming more and more rare every year. It makes me happy that some people still value quality over price. Until next time. Peace.
-R