From Log to Finished Furniture: Why We Do Every Step In-House
Written by Andrius Misiunas, Founder & Commercial Director, WOODAIM.
- 1Logs
Certified logs, mostly Lithuanian oak and ash
- 2Sawing
Sawn into boards in our own facility
- 3Drying
Usually 2-4 months, temperature regulated
- 4Machining & joinery
Cutting, planing, gluing, joinery
- 5Finishing & quality check
Sanded, oiled, checked against the prototype
- 6Packing
Protected and packed for transport
Why does it matter who dries the wood?
Wood that isn't dried properly keeps moving after it's made into furniture: tops cup, joints loosen, cracks open. A manufacturer that buys ready-made boards depends on someone else's drying.
Because we dry our own timber, we control it ourselves, for every piece.
1. Logs
We buy certified logs, mostly Lithuanian oak and ash. We hold FSC Chain of Custody certification (FSC-C190674).
2. Sawing into boards
We saw the logs into boards ourselves, so we see every board from the start and can select timber for each project. That is how a repeat batch still matches the first one.
3. Drying
We dry the timber in-house. It usually takes 2 to 4 months depending on the wood, and the temperature has to be regulated throughout.
Each wood is dried to the moisture level that suits it and its use.
4. Machining and joinery
Cutting, planing, gluing panels, finger-jointing and joinery all happen in our own facility. Curved parts are pressed in-house over an MDF/MDP core.
5. Finishing and quality check
Every piece is sanded and finished, with natural oil as standard. Every finished piece is compared against the approved prototype before it leaves.
6. Packing
Every piece is protected and packed for transport and held ready for collection.
What we don't make ourselves
Upholstery, metalwork and hardware come from trusted partners, and we stay your single point of contact.
What this means for you
- One team responsible from log to delivery.
- Consistent batches, because we select and dry the timber ourselves.
- Problems caught in our own workshop, not passed between suppliers.
- Certified, traceable timber.
Frequently asked questions
Do you dry your own wood?
Yes, in-house. It usually takes 2 to 4 months depending on the wood, with the temperature regulated throughout.
Do you make everything in-house?
Everything made of wood, from sawing the logs to finishing. Upholstery, metalwork and hardware come from trusted partners.
Where does your wood come from?
Certified logs, mostly Lithuanian oak and ash. We hold FSC Chain of Custody certification (FSC-C190674).
Does drying add to my lead time?
No. We keep dried timber ready, so your lead time starts from the approved drawing (see /faq for current lead times).
Want to see it for yourself? Visitors are welcome at our workshop.