Etiqueta: heirloom furniture
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Why Grain Exists: The Story Written Inside Every Board
Grain isn’t decoration — it’s the tree’s own construction plan, still visible in every board. Here’s what those lines are actually telling you.
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Sapwood and Heartwood: Why Every Board Has Two Different Woods Inside
Every board has two kinds of wood inside it — sapwood and heartwood. Here’s the science behind the color line running through your favorite wood piece, and why it matters for how furniture lasts.