T. Scholl Fine Woodworks recently reached a thousand saves on Houzz. This means photos of our custom cabinetry and hand crafted furniture have been saved by Houzz users a thousand times. It is a special honor to know that so many people are interested in our craftsmanship. Have you found T. Scholl Fine Woodworks on […]
One of the challenges and joys of working with natural materials are the unique imperfections that each piece of wood brings to the furniture piece. These are the marks of the natural world that these materials belong to. A craftsman can either work to hide these blemishes or highlight their beauty. Each piece and each situation […]
Craftsman style was popularized around the beginning of the 20th century. The industrial age resulted in massed produced furniture that was inexpensive, but poorly constructed and designed. As a response, craftsman style, which emphasized quality made furniture, became a favored furniture style. Craftsman not only refers to a style of decor, but to a philosophy that believes form […]
Book matching is a term used in woodworking to describe two identical slabs of wood that are pieced together so that they mirror one another. It is called book matching because the technique gives the finished piece the appearance of an open book. Book matching is often used when crafting fine instruments such as guitars and […]
When you are searching for a quality piece of furniture, there are a few things you should look for. The first is solid, hardwood. You want to make sure the piece is made from the best materials and doesn’t include parts made from particle board. The second is joinery. Joinery is what holds the parts […]
A Word From The Owner “Two of the most common words mentioned in connection with a good night’s sleep are “safe” and “warm.” I feel both, every night, due to this gorgeous bed’s sturdy craftsmanship and the rich beauty of its wood and styling. My husband and I particularly treasure the heart inset on the […]
In the breakfast nook of my parent’s home sits a round kitchen table. It is beginning to show a bit of age, but it has withstood generations of use and abuse. It is rumored to have been my great-grandmother’s table who was the mother to 20 children. It is now enduring the activity of ten […]
