When people think of the Northwoods images of trees, farms, and lakes quickly come to mind. The D.P. Juza team recently took a break one afternoon and decided to enjoy one of the benefits of living and working in the Northwoods.
We currently have a project going through the shop with cabinets made of Rustic Hickory. Hickory is a strong and durable wood. It is commonly used in handles for tools (Hammers, axes, hoes, etc.) because it is able to absorb shocks well.
Wormy Chestnut is not a particular species of Chestnut but instead it refers to American Chestnut trees from a specific era. During the early 1900s there was a blight involving insects that killed a most of the mature American Chestnut trees and left them discolored and with little insect/worm holes. The wood is usually salvaged from old barns and other structures, reprocessed and then sold as reclaimed lumber.
We recently traveled to Virginia to install some custom cabinetry. While in Virginia, we enjoyed an opportunity to visit our nation’s capital.