When only uncompromising quality will do
Every project crafted by Birkeness Fine Woodworking is delivered to the absolute highest quality standards. Many of the techniques used are proven methods used by Master Craftsmen that date back centuries. Modern adhesives, stains and finishes further enhance quality to ensure your completed work will be enjoyed and admired for your lifetime and generations to come.
WOOD SELECTION | Birkeness Fine Woodworking will help you choose from a variety of fine American hardwoods and softwoods based on intended function, design context and personal preference. A combination of solid wood and veneers may be selected to maximize the beauty of each piece. Birkeness Fine Woodworking sources kiln or air dried wood from a select number of lumber mills and wholesalers who share the same standards of exceptional quality .
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HAND CARVING | The pinnacle of fine woodworking is achieved only by Craftsmen who are able to hand carve with surgical precision. It is widely acknowledged by professionals that hand carving embodies the essence of true custom-made pieces. Mastering this skill requires uncompromising attention to detail and years of experience. Hand carving is a specialty of the Master Craftsman at Birkeness Fine Woodworking.
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JOINERY | By nature, solid wood expands and contracts. Fine woodworkers accommodate this movement through design and the use of joinery. The science of joinery is the centuries old craft of creating "joints" between multiple pieces of wood that permanently bind them together. Quality joinery will endure for generations. Birkeness Fine Woodworking also uses state-of-the-art adhesives to further enhance and strengthen every completed piece.
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FINISH | The right finish will bring out the full natural beauty of the wood and protect your completed piece for generations to come. Birkeness Fine Woodworking meticulously applies all finishes by hand ensuring a thorough and even application. A minimum of three coats of high quality finish is always used, which is one of the reasons Birkeness Fine Woodworking can extend its lifetime guarantee with complete confidence.
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Ellen McNeil-Wiltens | The kitchen cabinets Tom built for us are more than handsome wood storage units. They are a work of art, from how he used the wood's grain to the drawer joinery. We even asked Tom to sign the inside of a cabinet, as any artist would do.