Barnwood is unpredictable. Preparing it for use is more of an art than a process. Each piece of barnwood is very unique with its own characteristics: nail holes, notches, cracks, stains, ax marks, old brands and the occasional “I love Jenny” are all elements to be preserved. Here’s a little insight into that process. Enjoy.

Most of the barn wood that we reclaim is more than 100 years old and was once harvested by hand. Some of it still bears the inscription of the original craftsman who painstakingly fashioned its size and shape through the time-honored method of hand-hewing beams.

We are awfully proud to bring this old barnwood back to life in all its glory through each piece of the handcrafted items that we make. You can look at the surface of reclaimed barnwood and see the patina and character of a previous life that simply does not exist in today’s young forests.

We grade each board to obtain only the soundest of boards suitable for our furniture. Our boards are handpicked to ensure that they are dry, stable, and free of structural issues caused by high levels of moisture.

Once the item has been assembled it is moved into the sanding process. This is a job of finesse and, again, done by hand. First of all, we ease the roughness of the wood’s surface to create a smooth touch, while allowing the worn areas of the substrate to be visible.

As you take possession of the item piece a new life is started. What you now own is a one-of-a-kind artisan piece that has been specifically tailored for you.