• The logs are purchased from a pole maker who machine peels each log individually to remove most of the bark. In the case of a table for example, the tree is selected, which is of sufficient diameter to be suitable for a table top. The mill cuts the tree into three inch slabs, leaving the bark on.
• We personally pick out the poles which will go with the piece of slab wood or we match the poles to the posts in order to produce a pleasing look.
• Next, we cut the poles and posts to the proper length for each piece of furniture.
• Then the peeling begins.
• When the piece is the way we want it, we make the spindles on the ends of the poles.
• When this is done, the real work begins-the sanding! This is the part that takes the most time in the building process. Some pieces take a great deal of sanding, while others don't need as much. This work continues until we get the desired look. We want the pieces to be smooth enough to be serviceable, but yet they still retain the natural character of the wood.
• The next step is to drill the holes for the spindles and bolts to fit into. It requires sixty-two holes to complete a queen size bed. This can be tricky because the pine poles are not perfectly straight.
• The last step is also very time consuming, for it requires multiple coats of finish with sanding in between each coat.

Cracks may develop in pine as part of the natural drying process. It will not affect the quality or soundness of the furniture. This is not considered a defect, but adds character to your furniture.