Artisans of the Valley
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Antiques – a Definition
•Mass Production 1980 – Present (CNC)
–CNC computer controlled production
–CNC Machine made joint work
–Engineered lumber and laminated structure.
–Materials recovery using “finger jointed” random units.
–No saw markings, all surfaces planed and sanded.
–Polished sanded finish surface
–Veneering 1/64th often paper backed.
–Extensive use of artificial laminates.
–Plywood, often fiberboard or masonite drawer bottoms.
–Machine – Rotary bit carving.