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Glossary
Most commonly used terms in woodworking and their meanings
Wood movement
Wood receives and releases moisture, depending on its environment. The amount of movement depends on not only the change of moisture, but also on the type of wood, its quality, dimensions, and coating. Traditional joints are used to maintain the aesthetics and functionality of the furniture. These joints are resistant to wood movement and eliminate harmful consequences such as cracking and bending.
Wood joinery
Dovetails, mortise and tenon, and tongue and groove are most commonly used joints and can significantly vary in appearance and strength. If properly constructed, they allow unrestricted wood movement and hence ensure the durability of the furniture.
Hand work
Every piece of fine furniture implies working with hand saws, chisels, planes, and other specialized tools whose performance cannot be replaced by any machine. The selection and maintenance of these tools is based on a lifelong development of theoretical and practical skills.
Finishing
Wood can be sanded or planed. Sanding, whether manual or done by a machine is a simple process, while planing represents a skill that requires learning and perfecting. Planed wood is superior to sanded one in every aspect. The grain is clearer and more prominent, while the surface remains flat, shiny and smooth like silk or glass.
Coating
Natural oils, waxes, and pigments are used to protect the wood and emphasize its texture. They also reduce environmental impact to a minimum. The furniture breathes, it is comfortable to touch and easy to maintain or refurbish.