Barkman Blog

Catalyzed Conversion Varnish

The Beauty and Science Behind Our Catalyzed Conversion Varnish Finish When it comes to fine furniture, the finish is just as important as the design and craftsmanship. It’s the final touch that not only enhances the wood’s natural beauty, but also protects it for years to come. At Barkman Furniture,

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All about our Unique Live Edge Tops

What is a Live Edge? A live edge is an edge that is left in its natural, organic state rather than being cut straight or squared off. It follows the original contours of the tree, including knots and curves. The tree’s original shape is preserved, and since no two trees

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Our Innovative Floating Top System Allows the Wood to Move

Barkman Furniture uses an innovative technique we call the ‘Floating Top System’ to fasten aprons to table tops. With the use of steel z-clips, which slide freely along a groove in the aprons, this process allows the wood to move without creating any pressure. Solid wood naturally expands and contracts

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The Best Method of Fastening Table Legs

Our method for fastening table legs includes the use of stamped metal corner brackets. The reason we use a metal corner bracket, instead of the wooden brackets commonly used in the industry, is for the simple fact that the legs will stay firmly in place with a metal bracket. When

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