Furniture Maker's Notebook

Sycamore tree

What is Sycamore: Defining Traits and Qualities of the American Sycamore

Do you know that Sycamore Tree is not just one tree but a collective name for many trees across the world? "Sycamore Tree" broadly describes various tree species with similar leaf shapes....

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What is Walnut Wood?

What is Walnut Wood?

The wood of black walnut is dark, hard, dense, and close-grained. Woodworkers value it for its strength, texture, and color. It polishes to an extremely smooth finish and ranges in color from...

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A lone maple tree stands on a beautiful field

What is Maple Wood: Defining Traits and Other Qualities

Maple is among the sought-after American hardwoods, boasting incredible strength and density. Despite being a tough timber, it’s surprisingly easy to mold and shape, making it a top choice among furniture makers. ...

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Helpful Tips on Choosing the Right Coffee Table For Your Space

Helpful Tips on Choosing the Right Coffee Table For Your Space

From storage to displaying pieces, a coffee table has innumerable functions depending on your taste, style, and needs. Most coffee tables are designed for practical reasons—a storage space, a stunning display, and...

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Best Trees For Carbon Sequestration And How to Plant Them

Best Trees For Carbon Sequestration And How to Plant Them

Today's stories of ecosystem degradation and corporate excesses focus attention on the carbon dilemma. It's easy to despair about the prospect of even balancing our personal "carbon footprint." How do I begin?...

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Buy One. Plant One.

Buy One. Plant One.

TY Fine Furniture supports reforestation through a partnership with One Tree Planted. TY Fine Furniture is happy to collaborate with One Tree Planted to promote sustainability via the practice of reforestation. We...

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