Case Study # 1 - Built In Bedroom Suite
1. In this case the client had sourced the timber for the bedroom suite from a fallen beech tree located on the Sleat peninsula. He had identified the potential of the timber and was happy with the grain pattern. It was from this point that Isle of Skye Furniture was commissioned to produce a design which would highlight the natural beauty of the wood while achieving a practice series of bedroom furniture.
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2. After being assessed for damage and direction of the grain the tree is cut into manageable sections.
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3. The outer layers and bark of the tree is removed to reveal the wood. This is robust work and a variety of heavy machinery is used during these stages.
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4. The grain is inspected prior to sawing into planks in order to achieve the desired patterning for the final pieces of furniture.
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5. The larger pieces of timber are cut into more manageable sizes.
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6. Before any work can begin on creating a piece of furniture the timber must be kiln dried to drive off any residual water. This is to prevent any warping of the timbers in the final product. |
For another Virtual Tour of an ancient wood click
on the picture below.
This tour is of Dhalvail Wood near the village of Ardvasar, Isle of Skye
