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Here we have Hickory. This is a quite dense and heavy hardwood, making for some difficulty in working and sanding/finishing. There is a wide color range in this species. You will find from dark reds all the way to an almost snow white. The variation I use is called Calico Hickory. One glance at the example below will explain why. This piece has a clearcoat finish allowing the natural beauty of the wood to show. Just like the colors of a typical calico cat, this wood displays oranges, whites and some darker colors. This wood is quite commonly used in kitchen cabinetry. So, if you have a Calico Hickory kitchen, this susan may be the exact accessory for your counter top, or kitchen table.
I use only the very best lumber available. I caution people to be aware that there are inferior grades of this species. These may be noted by the lack of characteristic color and grain patterns. Use of these lower grades by other woodworkers may produce an inferior piece of furniture. I realize and understand that if you are considering a lazy susan for your home, it must be as good a quality as the table or counter top it will be displayed on.
Other items you must consider are service and timely shipping. Does it annoy you when you hear your order will be shipped in 6 to 8, maybe even 12 weeks? When you pay top dollar for one of my pieces, you are assured of not only a high quality piece of furniture, you will also recieve top quality service. My commitment to you is that in most circumstances lead time will be limited to one week or less from date of order to ship date.
I am often asked “What size susan would be good for my table?” Well, if it’s going to be a decorative susan, then it can be any size you like. However, if it’s to be a functional piece, I like to recommend a minimum of 12 to 14 inches of “plate room” all the way around the susan. A good way to see how this would look is to make yourself a circle pattern out of paper. Click here for an easy way to make one. Then place it on your table and arrange some place settings around it. This will give you a very good idea as to how your susan will fit once you recieve it.
Custom sizes are available. Simply email me for a speedy quote.
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