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Craft Your Own Table: Join Our Table Making Class on May 11th!

Craft Your Own Table: Join Our Table Making Class on May 11th!

Ever wanted to make your own furniture, or work with live edge urban wood? Then this class is a must for you. In this table making class you will learn how to work with live edge wood that was rescued from local Yuba County walnut orchards that were destined to be piled and burned onsite. Wouldn’t it be great to own a piece! You will learn how to prep the wood for finish, work with Rubio Monocoat, and install your table legs. Each participant will go home with their very own custom, one-of-a-kind side table. The table sizes will vary slightly, but will be approximately 12″ x 14″ wide and 16″ high. Very similar to the image shown, but without the bow-tie. Again, this class will not include the making or installation of the bow-tie, nor will the finished product have, or require a bow-tie. If you’d like to join a future class that includes making and installing a bow-tie (or have other class suggestions), please let your instructor know. This class would make a great gift for mom on Mother’s Day, either gifting the finished table, or as a class that you and mom can take together. This table making class would also ...
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Jennifer at Far West Forest went above and beyond to help me get the product I wanted. The wood I ordered from Far West turned out even better than I could have imagined. Customer service is top notch, the product is high quality, and they are a company I will absolutely work with in the future. (from Houzz)

Joseph Opperwall, Opperwall Design Consultants, December 3, 2013

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Joseph Opperwall, Opperwall Design Consultants, December 3, 2013

Jennifer at Far West Forest went above and beyond to help me get the product I wanted. The wood I ordered from Far West turned out even better than I could have imagined. Customer service is top notch, the product is high quality, and they are a company I will absolutely work with in the future. (from Houzz)

Hi Jennifer,
We wanted to send you a picture of our finished mantel. The corbels look great with the mantel. We love this beautiful addition to our home. Thank you for all your help and best to you in your new location, Monterey county will be missing a great business.
Blessings, The Romiza’s

M. Romiza, Monterey County, September 29, 2014

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M. Romiza, Monterey County, September 29, 2014

Hi Jennifer,We wanted to send you a picture of our finished mantel. The corbels look great with the mantel. We love this beautiful addition to our home. Thank you for all your help and best to you in your new location, Monterey county will be missing a great business.Blessings, The Romiza’s

Great selection, amazing grain patterns and top notch service. Far West Forest is the place for unbelievable lumber.

Richard Verwoest, Founding member Sierra Nevada Fine Furniture Making Guild, March 25, 2013

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Richard Verwoest, Founding member Sierra Nevada Fine Furniture Making Guild, March 25, 2013

Great selection, amazing grain patterns and top notch service. Far West Forest is the place for unbelievable lumber.

The Madrone we purchased from Far West was some of the most beautiful burl we have used to decorate our boxes. It is a more difficult wood to work with as it needs to be sealed to prevent it cracking and splitting. For instance, we cut the burl we purchased into blocks and then either coat them with wax or wrap up in a saran-type material until we are ready to cut them into smaller pieces for drying in the toaster oven.

Gordon S., March 10, 2013

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Gordon S., March 10, 2013

The Madrone we purchased from Far West was some of the most beautiful burl we have used to decorate our boxes. It is a more difficult wood to work with as it needs to be sealed to prevent it cracking and splitting. For instance, we cut the burl we purchased into blocks and then either coat them with wax or wrap up in a saran-type material until we are ready to cut them into smaller pieces for drying in the toaster oven.

I’ve been using Eucalyptus and walnut acquired from Far West for my knife handles. The Eucalyptus is a really hard wood but sands nice to a pretty finish. The black walnut is a little easier to work with, as it is not as hard as the Euc., but, both woods work great for my handles.

Paul Halcomb, Halcomb Knives, Loma Rica CA, March 1, 2013

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Paul Halcomb, Halcomb Knives, Loma Rica CA, March 1, 2013

I’ve been using Eucalyptus and walnut acquired from Far West for my knife handles. The Eucalyptus is a really hard wood but sands nice to a pretty finish. The black walnut is a little easier to work with, as it is not as hard as the Euc., but, both woods work great for my handles.
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