Fuerte Collection Wine Rack - Poundex

Fuerte Collection Wine Rack - Poundex

Wood Preparation

Wood Preparation
Wood contains natural moisture which accounts for as much as one-third of the total weight of lumber when it is first received. The curing of lumber requires tremendous care and expertise.  The wood is air dried three to six months, depending on the thickness of the wood. It is then placed in a dry kiln for two to eight weeks. A moisture content of six to eight percent assures the stability of the finished furniture, in either humid or desert climates.

After the lumber is properly dried, it is planed and cut to various widths and lengths and then matched for color. Even within the same tree, color varies greatly.

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Woods for Exterior Surface

Woods for Exterior Surface
Cabinet woods are those used on exterior surfaces and must be carefully worked, carved, finished and polished. Cabinet woods include birch, cherry, mahogany, maple, oak, pecan and walnut.

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How the Wood is Used

How the Wood Is Used
Woods for Frame Construction
Ash, gum and yellow poplar are often used in frame construction and other interior areas for their strength, stability and shock absorption qualities.

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Softwood

Softwood
Trees with needles or foliage that remains green year round. These include cedar, fir, pine and spruce.

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Hardwood

Hardwood
The term refers to all leaf-bearing trees rather than any degree of hardness. Those most often used in furniture construction include ash, birch, butternut, cherry, gum, mahogany, maple, oak, pecan, rosewood, teak, walnut and yellow poplar.

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TYPES OF WOOD

Every wood has a distinctive grain structure. Woods such as white and red oak, ash and walnut have "open-pores". These woods have small holes in their surface that give the piece a textural quality. When a stain is applied to this type of surface, the stain tends to collect in the "open-pores" and appears darker than the rest of the piece. Tight grained woods include maple, alder, and cherry. These woods are smooth to the touch and can take finish evenly.

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Choose the Right Type of Wood

Each type of wood has characteristics to be considered when building a piece of furniture. Some are very hard and durable; some are flexible and suitable for bending. "Hardwood" is a term applied to trees that lose their leaves in winter. "Softwood" describes evergreens such as fir, pine and redwood. The actual durability a wood is described in a range from very soft to very hard.

 

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How to Make DIY Sofa Cushions

How to Make DIY Sofa Cushions
By Kochava R. Greene, eHow Contributor
updated: August 21, 2009
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A sofa with boxed cushions and two-sided throw cushions
A sofa with boxed cushions and two-sided throw cushions
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As your sofa ages, so do its cushions and upholstery. Once firm cushions can start to become lumpy or sag, and their covers get worn out, dirty or torn. However, you can make your own new cushions with store-bought materials and a sewing machine. Perk up an old sofa with bright new cushions, or add cushions to a plain sofa to make it more comfortable and inviting.
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions
Things You'll Need:

* Pencil
* Paper
* Measuring tape
* Fabric
* Scissors
* Sewing machine
* Heavy-duty thread
* Zipper, 10 inches
* Fabric protector spray

1.

Measure the current cushions on your sofa. Draw a sketch of the cushions and mark all of the dimensions. If you want to use the current cushion covers and just want to replace the foam, purchase foam in the dimensions of your old cushions and simply swap out the old foam for the new foam. You will also need to buy foam to the correct measurements if you are making entirely new cushions.
2.

Measure the cushions and determine the amount of fabric you will need. Use upholstery material for durable cushions. Cut the fabric to the outline of the cushion foam, leaving a margin of 2 to 3 inches on each side.
3.
A box cushion with side panels

A box cushion with side panels

Trace the outline of the foam on the inside of the fabric to create a pattern. Make sure the top and bottom tracings match; they will have to line up when you sew them together. Trace out the side panels of the cushion. If your cushions are thin and do not have side panels, trace out the top and bottom.
4.
A two-sided cushion

A two-sided cushion

Using the sewing machine, install the zipper first in the area that will be the back of the cushion. Next, sew the side panels onto the bottom panel, and then sew the top panel onto the side panels. You will sew the entire cushion from the inside of the fabric, following the pattern line exactly. If your cushion does not have side panels, sew the sides and top together and leave the bottom open.
5.

Turn the cushion cover inside out and put the foam inside. Close up the zipper or sew up the bottom seam. Spray on fabric protector if desired. Your new cushion is ready to go on the sofa.


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Why not match those great looking pillows with a new sofa or sectional too?