LIBRARY

We regularly come across good design ideas. We also buy a lot of wood and work with it to create custom products for interior and exterior designs. We are happy to share the things we’ve learned during 40+ years in business with the hope it will enrich your life. Let us know if you have any questions about wood and custom carpentry that you don’t see answered here. 

VIDEOS

Who is Swiss Woodcraft

In this short video we can give you an overview of a business it’s taken us over 40 years to build.

What’s in it for builders?

We do some very specific things to help builders look good on any style home.

What’s in it for designers?

We recognize the important role designers play in any project and have developed support systems to make sure their vision is perfectly realized.

How hardwood floor planks are made

Creating high quality floor planks is a fascinating process requiring precision machinery and dedicated craftspeople.

ARTICLES

The Problem With Rift White Oak

This popular wood for modern designs is becoming increasingly expensive and hard to find.  The reason will surprise you.

Our Ode to Alder

Once only found in western regions this hardwood is growing in popularity because of it’s uniquely harmonious grain and excellent workability.

INFOGRAPHICS

How a Log is Cut

Sawmills have turned log-cutting into a fine art in search of different grain patterns for different design needs.  Here’s how it’s done.

Janka Hardness Chart

There is a standardized measurement to compare the hardness of any wood.  These measurements go a long way toward determining the workability and toughness of any hard or soft wood.  Here are the metrics for some of the more popular woods we work with.