Solid Hardwood Furniture
We are confident that, with proper care, it will provide a lifetime of service.

In both the manufacturing and finishing of our furniture, we try to bring forth the character and beauty of the wood. When working with hardwood lumber, it is expected that there will be variations in the color and grain. These variations make it impossible to guarantee an exact match in finish between two pieces of furniture, even though identical finishing processes are applied. These characteristic qualities give solid wood furniture it's unique charm.

Hardwoods are a natural fiber. Because most solid woods are open grained, your solid wood furniture will breathe, expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes even after protective finishes have been applied. Care needs to be taken to control the furniture's environment.

Your selection of furniture from Oak Grove Woodworking will provide you with some of the finest quality handcrafted furniture available today. Your choice of this furniture will add "the warmth and beauty of solid hardwood" to your home furnishings!

Recommended Care Instructions
Control the Environment
Your furniture responds to changes in temperature and humidity by expanding and contracting. Keep the indoor humidity in the 35 to 45 percent range to minimize these effects. Ultraviolet light from the sun and florescent fixtures can cause chemical changes in the wood and/or finish. Avoid placing furniture in an area where the sun will shine directly on it. Keep furniture away from direct sources of heating and cooling. Avoid storing furniture in an attic or cellar type environment.

Effects of the Environment
If the humidity moves out of the ideal range, solid wood table tops could expand or contract, causing a gap in the center or at the ends where the two halves meet. Uncontrolled humidity conditions can also cause splits or cracks in the grain pattern and joints of the wood panels. These symptoms are the result of an uncontrolled environment and are not considered defective. If the environment is not controlled, these conditions should be appreciated as an inherent characteristic of solid wood.

Protect the Finish
Our products are finished with a premium grade finish. This varnish is a very "environmentally friendly" product to apply and use. It is tough and resistant to scratching as well as the following household substances:

The temperature of items placed on the finishes should not exceed 140° F.

Avoid Dry Dusting/Wiping
Dust and other normally occurring materials in a house contain tiny abrasive particles, much like fine sandpaper. When removed with a dry cloth, they abrade the finish and cause tiny scratches. The result in time is a changed appearance particularly in the most used areas. Prevent this problem by using a cloth dampened with polish or a mild detergent. The moistened cloth picks up and holds the dust so it is less likely to scratch the finish.

Keep it Clean
Immediately wiping up spills and splashes with a moistened cloth obviously keeps furniture clean; but more importantly, you can easily avoid burdensome cleaning and fishes abuse by not allowing the spill to set up or harden. For most routine cleaning, a soft cloth together with warm, soapy water will do the trick. The use of well-formulated cleaning products without abrasives can be effective for those tougher cleaning tasks. If using these products, a follow-up with the warm, soapy water and soft cloth will help extensively.

Easy-Care Products
Avoid polishes that contain silicone or ammonia. Lemon oil or similar polishes may be helpful in caring for you furniture. It can be waxed annually. Be careful to completely clean off old wax before applying a new coat.

OAK GROVE WOODWORKING
2390 Hazard Road
Penn Yan, New York 14527
phone: (315) 536-3679     fax: (315) 536-0710