What and Woods

Slabstix rustic furniture often starts as some form of salvaged wood that has been chosen for it's shape or the characteristics of color and grain. The pieces are then kiln dried to approximately 7 percent moisture content. The drying process prevents possible warping.

From the rough Cedar, Sumac, Cherry or Apple wood, pieces are selected to form the table top or chair seat, the legs, shelves and supports, depending on the item.

Each piece of furniture is as unique as the pieces of wood picked and there is a story behind each piece of wood.

Once assembled, the table, chair, bench or stool is prepared for a DuraVar™ finish. The finish not only protects the wood from dirt and stains but enhances the color and grain for a truly "rustic" look.

THE CUSTOM PROCESS

Each piece of Slabstix furniture is unique. Often a visitor to the Slabstix workshop sees an interesting piece of unfinished wood. It may be from a Cedar, Apple, or Sumac tree. What may attract the visitor is the wood's color, shape or grain. The process usually starts with that simple piece of wood. Then let your imagination and Glenn's talent, turn that shape into a table, chair, bench, or mantel.