4. Process-
The entire process of woodworking must be
seen from a holistic perspective, starting from
wood selection and then moving onto cutting,
shaping, ornamental touches and finishes.
5. Steps:
Wood selection:
The primary step in
the furniture
manufacturing process
is the selection of
material.
Wood transformation:
This is when the tree is
cut into manageable
beams and planks.
Wood splitting and
cutting:
The kiln-dried wood is
then passed to a
machine, where it is
sawed, planed,
moulded and grooved
as required.
Tenoning:
It refers to a projection
on shaped wood that is
cut and made for
insertion into a cavity
(called a mortise). It is
commonly used to join
two pieces of wood at a
90-degree angle.
1. 2. 3. 4.
6. Steps:
Dowelling:
It is a method of
fastening wooden
pieces together
using a cylindrical
peg that fits
perfectly into a
matching hole.
5. 6. 7. 8.
Dovetailing:
It is used to join
together the sides of a
wooden item.
Assembly:
This is the step where
the wooden carcasses
(basic frameworks)
are assembled, glued
up, and are put
together.
Assembly:
Once the glue sets in
and clamps are
applied, the piece is
sent to the machine
department for
machining that could
not be performed
before assembly.
7. Final structuring:
Once this is complete, it is returned to the assembly department for the final
structuring, wherein the piece is cleaned to remove excess glue. Hand sanding is
done where required, followed by staining, spray polishing and treatments if any.
8. What we conclude:
Furniture making is an art in itself, with longstanding traditions running deep
in communities. Right from selecting wood with the right properties to the
seamless joining of different parts to form a cohesive, finished piece, it takes
care and planning. An understanding of the entire wooden furniture
manufacture process not only familiarises you with its maintenance needs,
but also endows you with creative woodwork hobby ideas. If your home
ever needs a quick facelift, you now know where to start.
