Log furniture
Log Furniture, is a type of rustic furniture, incorporating the use of whole logs. It is often designed to have a "pioneer" look. Log Furniture is often very durable and long-lasting, depending on the manufacturing methods used.
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[edit] Manufacturing Methods
There are various methods for building log furniture, from a sleek finished look, to a rustic ‘craggy’ look. Since it is often a custom built item, building log furniture is time consuming and often quite expensive. The mortise and tenon method is often favored for its strength.
[edit] Checking
Certain cracks in logs are referred to as "checks" or "checking". Checking is part of the natural drying process of the wood and normally does not affect the structural integrity of the log.[1][2][3][4] Checks are cracks that run vertically (with the grain). These checks can be as much as 3/4 inch in width depending on the diameter of the log.
