Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
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Did you know that it takes over 40 man-hours to create a custom wood chair like the one in the segment? Well you won’t find this in any furniture store and the reason that you won’t is because it’s hand crafted and custom made by artisan woodworker, Ambrose Pollock, in Carmel, California.
There are several things you want to look for when designing and or buying any wood furniture. Here is a check list of things to keep in mind:
CHECK LIST FOR BUYING WOOD FURNITURE
• High quality, unprocessed wood.
• Doors and drawers fit well.
• Drawers have glides and stops.
• Drawers glide easily when pulled.
• Drawers have dust panels.
• Drawer corners are jointed securely.
• Well-executed joinery, like dovetail joints.
• Insides of drawers are smooth and snag free.
• Long shelves have center supports.
• Doors swing open easily without squeaking or rubbing.
• Long doors are attached with study hinges.
• Hardware is secure and strong.
• No rough edges on hardware.
• Interior lights operate easily.
• Entertainment units have hole for electrical cords.
• Heavy balanced feeling when table is rocked.
• Tables leaves fit properly.
• Tables leaves match grain and finish of table.
• Finish feels smooth to the touch.(except distressed)
• Distressed finish has randomly spaced dark marks.
MORE FROM YOUR NEW HOUSE
Featured videos:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2eiqktEDbaQunVDuiTidxPxd
Great DIY Projects from Your New House:
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Quick Tips - easy tips to make your projects (and life) better:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2eh4zI-dJCevBTEdY5ioSAPQ
Gardening and Landscaping:
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Adventures in Homebuilding - Home info with a smile:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ehA9bTrvQ58AHfE_utaBCLc
Choosing and Using Tools with Carmen Ciricillo:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2eisLdRjyue3eVZT-qjM9B6I
Factory Tours and Product Testing:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ej6wLU1NAVlWhcvVWL1ynJQ
Al Carrell - The Super Handyman:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ehFhy7mXnyX_pe4v03DrqfS
The Great Outdoors with Joe Sherinski:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ejiksPCxa2DTFANK-gz52xN
More Factory Tours and Product Testing:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ej6wLU1NAVlWhcvVWL1ynJQ
Did you know that it takes over 40 man-hours to create a custom wood chair like the one in the segment? Well you won’t find this in any furniture store and the reason that you won’t is because it’s hand crafted and custom made by artisan woodworker, Ambrose Pollock, in Carmel, California.
There are several things you want to look for when designing and or buying any wood furniture. Here is a check list of things to keep in mind:
CHECK LIST FOR BUYING WOOD FURNITURE
• High quality, unprocessed wood.
• Doors and drawers fit well.
• Drawers have glides and stops.
• Drawers glide easily when pulled.
• Drawers have dust panels.
• Drawer corners are jointed securely.
• Well-executed joinery, like dovetail joints.
• Insides of drawers are smooth and snag free.
• Long shelves have center supports.
• Doors swing open easily without squeaking or rubbing.
• Long doors are attached with study hinges.
• Hardware is secure and strong.
• No rough edges on hardware.
• Interior lights operate easily.
• Entertainment units have hole for electrical cords.
• Heavy balanced feeling when table is rocked.
• Tables leaves fit properly.
• Tables leaves match grain and finish of table.
• Finish feels smooth to the touch.(except distressed)
• Distressed finish has randomly spaced dark marks.
MORE FROM YOUR NEW HOUSE
Featured videos:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2eiqktEDbaQunVDuiTidxPxd
Great DIY Projects from Your New House:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ejNSy9ywo1mKiGaSXuTsEgE
Quick Tips - easy tips to make your projects (and life) better:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2eh4zI-dJCevBTEdY5ioSAPQ
Gardening and Landscaping:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ejdcWzNkAARBzUQDvT3W1ME
Adventures in Homebuilding - Home info with a smile:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ehA9bTrvQ58AHfE_utaBCLc
Choosing and Using Tools with Carmen Ciricillo:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2eisLdRjyue3eVZT-qjM9B6I
Factory Tours and Product Testing:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ej6wLU1NAVlWhcvVWL1ynJQ
Al Carrell - The Super Handyman:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ehFhy7mXnyX_pe4v03DrqfS
The Great Outdoors with Joe Sherinski:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjTMbsoHW2ejiksPCxa2DTFANK-gz52xN
