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There are two types of preservation for wood that you will make into furniture, including:

 

1. Permanent Preservation

 

If you use permanent preservation, then you have to think carefully first, because this type of wood preservation should not be processed again. This type of preservation aims to withstand all the wood destroying factors for a very long time. You must know that after this type of preservation is carried out, the wood should not be sawed, planed, drilled, sanded, etc. Because if the wood is reprocessed, you will also carry out re-preservation as before, even though you only do a little activity on the permanently preserved wood. Because this is to prevent the wood from opening its pores. So it can last a long time.

Keep in mind that we must choose preservatives that do not interfere with human health, because health is indeed important, if you make wood for your furniture then choose a preservative that does not affect the paint, shape, polish, and does not change the color of the wood.

This is one of our products, which performs a permanent preservation technique, And beside it is the result of smearing.

 

Preservatives that are often used are materials that contain arsenic salts, because these ingredients can repel insect attacks that are powerful and in large quantities.

There are also times when wood which usually produces water really needs to use preservatives that do not fade and are quite toxic to fungi, use carbolineum and creosote types which have high levels of toxicity, this is to avoid attacks from various living creatures or pests who like moisture.

 

2. Remanent or Temporary Preservation

 

Did you know that there is also temporary preservation, this preservation is done to avoid attacks such as rotting fungi, dew that causes moisture, and other wood destroyers, if the wood after being cut or cut from the forest, then most of the wood must be damp and wet, especially after sawing then from this case, this preservation is used. This preservation also avoids insects, usually the ingredients used are Gammexane, Sodium Penthachlor Phenol (NaPCP), Borax, etc. It should be noted that this type of preservation is temporary, so you must regularly and diligently research and see your furniture in the short term. To avoid damage.

 

Did you know that beautifying your home is a must. Because a beautiful house will make a person comfortable. A beautiful house will also give value to the occupants of the house. The value comes from the people who see the house. We can see that if the house is dirty and has never been cared for, people will judge that the occupants of the house are lazy people. But if we beautify our homes, people’s judgments will certainly be good for the house and its occupants.

For example, now there are many houses with various unique knick-knacks. We often see antique and unique ornaments, accessories, and furniture made of wood that can decorate homes today. The level of a person’s uniqueness in beautifying his home depends on each other’s tastes, but it is necessary to be aware and pay attention to beautify your home room with your wooden elements, there are several ways.

Here is a way in which to beautify your home with wood elements:

1. Do not put and place too many wooden furniture at once

We often see that people do not want to be difficult to put a lot of wooden furniture at once in one room, where the room will feel cramped and cramped. And this method would be better avoided, although this saves space, but if you look at it is not good, and will make someone less comfortable. Did you know that there are too many wooden elements used in a room, making the room disproportionate and weird.

2. We have to apply a pattern

For example, we have furniture with a unique style, such as a small vase that can be placed on the table, a large vase that can be placed in the corner of the room. Wooden buckets are placed in the garden or kitchen, wooden buckets with unique designs can be used as decoration. Decorations for placing kitchen utensils made of aluminum or wood can be used.

3. Consider color

The color of the room and furniture must also be considered, such as:

Creamy white color, suitable for bright wood furniture. Others are plain white, you can use dark colored furniture.

Dark colors in furniture such as brown, ivory, gray, you are advised to choose your bright floor design. This is to balance your interior.

It all depends on taste, but pay attention before placing it.

4. Set the main focus in the room

The division of the room is very necessary, where in a house there is a kitchen, living room, bedroom or bedroom, mini garden, and much more. If you want to put wooden furniture or accessories made of wood, then you need to pay attention to where is the right place to put it. For example, to place accessories for wooden pots with stairs, this is suitable for your living room design, to make it look fresher and cooler. You have globe accessories in your room, you can place them in your workspace. Besides that, I have a miniature wooden statue, perfect for me to place it in my family room to make it look unique. And you also have to pay attention to the shape of your house. If your house has a minimalist style, then you need furniture or accessories that stand out a little and are stylish, but also don’t take up too much space, this is recommended so that your home doesn’t look bored and crowded. If your house has a classic style, I recommend that you buy furniture and accessories for your home with a unique traditional smell. It will add to the classic element of the house.

 

Choose one wooden furniture and determine it with a unique pattern or color that is suitable for your furniture, this can become an icon that stands out in the room.

1. Plain sawn / Flat Sawn

This method is done by splitting the wood in the same direction. This method will produce a circular cross-section. This pattern is used for both vertical and horizontal so that if we look at the wood grain we can see it. This method is very easy and can produce maximum final results. With this some business people do this method. The weakness in this method is that if the wooden block used has a high moisture content, it will tend to warp. This will affect the production or shape.

2. Riftsawn

This method has a very long process. The wooden beam is split in the middle into wooden planks. Then split in the direction of the radial beam or the center of the radius.

For this method produce wooden semiradial boards. Did you know that semiradial boards have a direction and position of shrinkage according to the direction of their circumference per year. While the year circle has a diagonal direction on the cross-sectional board. 

 

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Namely the strength of the wood, its ability to withstand the load on the wood. The mechanical property itself is the resistance of the material to the load it bears. Did you know that the forces that exist outside an object have a tendency to always change the shape and magnitude of the object :

 A. Tensile Strength

There are two types of tensile strength, namely tensile strength perpendicular to the fiber direction and tensile strength parallel to the fiber direction. tensile strength perpendicular to the grain, the wood’s resistance to forces acting perpendicular to the fiber strength of the wood’s strength. The tensile strength perpendicular to the fiber direction can be found to be smaller than the tensile strength perpendicular to the fiber direction. While the greatest tensile strength in a wood is the tensile strength parallel to the direction of the fiber.

B. Compressive Strength

There are 2 kinds of compression, the compressive strength is perpendicular to the fiber direction and the compressive strength is parallel to the fiber direction. compression strength is greater parallel to the direction of the strength fiber than perpendicular strength.

Did you know that the strength of the force is perpendicular to the beam, the maximum stress is not yet clear at the load. However, it must be noted that the stress required by the wood is at the proportional limit of the wood to the pressure.

C. Shear Strength

Shear strength has a purpose, one of which is the strength in shear parallel to the fiber, namely to determine the ability to resist the internal core of the fiber with other fibers.

D. Flexural Strength

If you are going to make an engraving or furniture, of course, the flexible nature that is needed to design on wood. Because the flexibility will be tested by testing the flexibility by using the modulus of rupture (MOR) and modulus of elasticity (MOE).

The modulus of rupture (MOR) is the modulus in which the strength and hardness of the wood are directly proportional to the specific gravity of the wood. The presence of this extractive substance can affect the size of the wood cells and can also affect the type of wood.

The modulus of elasticity (MOE) is a measure of the ability of the wood itself to withstand some deformation of the flexible strength that occurs up to the proportion limit. The greater the pressure of the working wood, the higher the stress generated so that there can be greater changes in shape up to the proportion limit.

E. Violence

this is done with the emphasis on the wood. Determining a wood can be raised on the characteristics of a wood which is a measure of the hardness of the wood itself. You can determine this by testing the hardness of the pressure ball test or something else called the Brinnel test.

If you guys know, there are several processes for processing logs into furniture, including:

1. Sawing or Wood Cutting

In the sawing process, this process is still a basic process. Where the wood is still rough, cut and shaped in such a way according to what furniture we want to make. Cut – pieces of wood with a saw. Saws that are usually used are disc saws, or band saws.

Picture 1. carpenter using circular saw in workshop stock photo

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2. Wood Drying  

Did you know that wood can change shape at any time, this can happen due to several factors, due to weather and temperature, or it can also be due to insect pests. With this wood can turn into cracked, damaged, warped, and broken. So the wood must be dried first. Drying on wood can be done under the hot sun, but can use a machine or usually many countries have provided a special room where the wood is dried. You can learn MC technique or (Moisture Content). Where Moisture Content is a technique used as a unit of measure to determine the standard of wood dryness before the wood is processed.

3. Construction work on wood

Construction work on wood can be seen from the formation of each wood component, connecting wood, and drilling which is done manually or using tools or machines. But most now use the machine because it is fast, and has good results.

4. Assembly on Wood

In wood assembly, this process must be done carefully, because this process will affect the production we make, whether or not the quality of the goods that will be bolted into furniture will be seen here. Because of the assembly process can be seen whether or not a product that we make strong. So this greatly affects production. For example, if we look at the time we connect or glue the wood, whether the connection will come off easily or not. So from the assembly it is necessary to ensure that it can affect the sturdy and not sturdy goods that are made.

5. Finishing

This process is the last process of production, where here is the provision of the artistic and aesthetic values ​​of a wood made into furniture. The right finishing can make furniture elegant and quality, therefore the finishing process needs to be repeated. Because the furniture that we make can last a long time showing its own beauty and uniqueness.

Pircture 1. Putting glue on a piece of wood stock photo

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In choosing the type of glue for wood, especially for furniture making, it must be considered, because for the manufacture of furniture requires glue with a strong adhesive power, otherwise the furniture will not be sturdy. Therefore, we must use and choose the right glue, it must be adjusted to the type of glue that is suitable for the wood that you will make into furniture.

Here are tips for choosing wood glue:

1. Choose glue based on wood type & needs

2. Look at the type of glue based on the drying speed

3. Choose based on the appropriate adhesion to the wood

4. Pay attention to the condition of the media you will use to apply glue, make sure it is comfortable

5. Pay attention to the thickness of the glue that will be selected before applying

6. Learn how to apply glue first, because every glue is different.

7. Measure the glue for how much glue is applied

5. Prepare tools that can help you first

6. Calculate the approximate time for the glue to dry

7. Then pay attention to the remaining glue stains and clean it

The type of wood is different, so the choice of glue that you will use is also different “

First you can use PVA glue, where this glue can be crushed anywhere. PVA glue can be called yellow glue and white glue. To use this glue you have to be careful, because this glue can affect the appearance of the furniture you are going to make and become untidy.

Second, you can use EPOXY type glue, where this glue is resistant to water and resistant to high temperatures.

The three types of glue are Polyurethane, usually this glue is used for indoor or outdoor use, it can be used for indoor or outdoor use, this glue is waterproof and dries quickly.

Fourth is the type of Cyanoacrylate glue where this glue can dry very quickly. This glue can glue the wood firmly, if you want to separate the glued wood, you have to be careful so that the two woods don’t break.

The five types of Hide glue, this type of glue is wood glue made from organic materials, namely animal skins, this glue has the advantage that if you are not careful with using glue on the furniture you are going to make, this glue will still look neat, so this type of glue will not affect the final type of finish.

Picture 1. Wood Stain Picture, Source: (www.istockphoto.com)

Beauty in the eyes can make someone happy and feel comfortable. Do you know that it is important to take care of the beauty of your furniture to make your room more beautiful? The beauty of your furniture needs to be taken care of to return it like new. Do not let the passage of time, your furniture becomes dull.

Here’s how to restore your furniture to be new:

1. First, clean your furniture first.

Your furniture must be cleaned to make it easier for you in the next process. You can clean it with a rag. Washcloths can be obtained anywhere. However, I recommend using a cloth that has a high absorption capacity, making it suitable for cleaning dirt such as dust or stains on your furniture. Then use sandpaper to rub on the top layer of the furniture, this is so that the surface on the wood of your furniture is open and easy to absorb.

2. Use wood paint

Use wood paint to polish it, but before that, test the wood paint again on the wood surface, this is done to make sure the color used is appropriate or not from the original wood color. Then, determine the number of layers and calculate the duration needed to get a beautiful color. You can use a regular and unidirectional technique so that the wood paint you give is evenly distributed perfectly. If you have given paint to your furniture, make sure the paint absorbs and dries. Because it can make it easier to clean it with your rag.

3. Coating with varnish

Do you know about varnish?

Varnish is a transparent liquid used to make your furniture shiny, which gives varnish into the finishing process. Varnish itself can protect wood surfaces from household chemicals. Like if you have vinegar in the kitchen. Then the varnish will protect it to keep it beautiful. In addition, varnish can also protect your furniture from alcohol. Coat your wooden furniture with varnish paint, so that your furniture lasts a long time. Durable what is meant is if it is scratched, it will be disguised, so it will still look beautiful like there are no scratches. And besides that it is not dull. Do not shake the varnish so that bubbles do not appear. Previously sanded first, then use a brush or cloth evenly. And keep in mind, avoid brushes that can wet the dry varnished area. Don’t forget to wear safety gloves.

Regarding teak trees in Indonesia, people usually plant teak trees on their respective lands. Or they can also plant teak trees on the land they share together or it can be called a community forest. If teak trees are planted individually in the yard or garden that is not so big, of course the results are different from the quality of teak trees planted in community forests. Most of the plants in community forests are used specifically to plant trees for sale in production because they are deliberately managed specifically. Did you know that teak trees are planted in a modern and traditional way. 

This pattern can occur because the maintenance of teak trees is not the same. Disturbances that often occur in the growth of teak trees are pests.

Here is how to maintain teak plants:

1. Pattern for planting

The cropping pattern for teak trees is intercropping and monoculture (similar).

Intercropping is a cropping pattern that can fertilize the soil, where by planting different plants, for example planting plants that have low or shallow capacity alongside plants with deep roots, this can make the soil more loose. Someone who will apply this pattern, will also have another advantage, namely getting a variety of harvests. With the presence of other plants, a farmer will also often visit his land to manage regularly around the growing teak trees. However, the shortcoming in the intercropping pattern is that a farmer must have extra time and energy to care for a land that contains a variety of plants.

Monoculture (similar) cropping pattern is a cropping pattern that applies a similar cropping pattern, there are no other plants growing beside it. For example, if a farmer plants a teak tree, it is only the teak tree, not the others. Monoculture cropping patterns are often done to increase production yields quickly and produce greater production. This planting pattern is quite easy to maintain because there is only one type, while the weakness of this pattern is that it is often attacked by pests if you are not diligent in cleaning and caring for teak trees.

With this it depends again on someone who wants to plant teak trees, whether they want to plant with an intercropping pattern or monoculture, because each pattern has its own advantages and disadvantages.

 

2. Fertilization

Around the age of 1 year to 3 years or 4 years it would be better to use NPK fertilizer. This fertilizer has the advantage of stimulating root growth, can stimulate tissue growth, accelerate flower and fruit growth. In addition, it increases resistance to disease. This is because NPK fertilizers contain elements of Nitrogen (N), Potassium (K) and Phosphate (P) which are very good for stimulating growth.

In addition to NPK fertilizer, manure can also be used but must be in accordance with the dose, the planting hole dose is around 9 kg or it can be 10 kg. However, it must be remembered that on land that is acidic and lacks lime, plant lime must be added to increase the pH of the soil.

 

3. Pruning

Pruning that is done to teak plants is part of a twig or tree branch. This is done so that the growing tree does not turn. In addition, the nutrients in the tree can be maintained and do not lead anywhere. So it can focus on the center of the tree. The wood from twigs can be used as firewood and other crafts. But what needs to be understood is that cutting branches should not be too deep so as not to cause major injuries so that they are not attacked by disease. Cutting branches that are too deep will result in large wounds that are slow to close and are also at risk of disease.

 

4. Separation

Plants such as weeds must be cleaned regularly, because these plants can inhibit the growth of teak trees and will not benefit.

 

5. Eradicate organisms

Did you know that teak trees can be infected with organisms from the age of 2 or 3 years, but they are rarely seen by farmers, so you have to be careful to check. Because if the farmer is careless, it will be seen when he is 7 or 8 years old. So regular maintenance should be done.

If the tree is already infected, it is better to spray insecticide if it is severe then cut it. Do not transmit the disease to other trees.

 

6. Keep the distance between plants

Teak plants that are too close together will cause them to grow late. Due to competition for nutrients, water and sunlight capture. This can cause the size of the tree to be different. Some are skinny, and some are fat, this causes a mismatch.

 

7. Harvest

Teak trees are ready to be harvested when they are 12 to 15 years old, but to produce good quality teak trees can be harvested at the age of 20 years if the tree is used for furniture and materials.

 

It is not easy to make a craft from natural logs, we have to follow the contours of the shape that nature has provided, therefore our craftsmen or craftsmen choose those who are truly professional in their fields.

 

The blending of materials to produce strength in our products is tested, with resin materials, and accurate measurements. So as to produce quality goods. To create quality products, we must know about the basic ingredients for making our products, namely teak trees.

Here we will learn about the characteristics and habitat of teak trees. Did you know that teak trees in Indonesia, apart from being in answer, are in Muda, Nusa Tenggara, and Bali.

In other areas, it is very rare for teak trees to survive for long. Teak trees cannot live too long because they originate from the land where the Javan tree lives. If the soil where the teak tree grows is too acidic, it will be difficult for the teak tree to grow and develop. Teak trees require very large phosphorus and calcium substances.

Good and quality teak trees are:

1. The shape of the tree is striped and has a large circumference

2. Have few branches

3. Longevity

4. Straight trunk

 

Did you know that the age of a good teak tree is approximately 80 years, not 2 or 3 years. Teak trees also need abundant light and sunlight. To produce a quality teak tree, we must know that this tree can grow where an area has good rainfall, which is around 1500 – 2000 mm/year. In order for this tree to grow steadily, the temperature of the area for the growth of teak trees is approximately 27-36 degrees Celsius. This can be applied in the highlands or lowlands.

The soil used for teak cultivation must have a pH of 4.5 -7. If the land is flooded with water or full of water the teak tree cannot live, so the teak tree can live in a place where the soil is not flooded by water. Most teak trees are cultivated in deciduous forests, deciduous forests in which there are trees that like to drop their leaves during the dry season. If the fallen leaves from the tree fall to the floor, it will produce natural fertilizer. But the good thing is that this can also make it difficult for other plants to develop, because it is blocked by the fall of the teak tree leaves, this can eliminate weeds that interfere with the growth of the teak tree. Teak trees should also be cut as often as possible, this pruning stage is done regularly but depends on the age of the teak tree.

 

And for the advantages of this tree is a group of pioneer species that can survive in this case because it has a thick bark on the wood. The fruit of the teak tree itself has a thick skin and the shell is very hard and layered, therefore if it burns, the core body of the teak seed is not damaged. However, if there is damage to the shell but it is ready for planting when the rainy season arrives, it can make it easier for teak tree shoots to come out and grow.

If we see the world is getting more advanced, since globalization. Globalization makes the world more advanced, where – all needs are helped by technology. Globalization does not limit space, time and distance. The development of the world is required to create creativity. I’m sure, you often see a restaurant or other beautiful places that have unique decorations. All decorations are made from their own ideas. You will also often see decorations made of wood that are made in unique shapes and have certain characteristics that are full of meaning. Art is a beautiful thing if we explore it. Considering you are looking at a large vase for decorating a house or garden? why the vase is used for decoration? Everyone’s answer will be different. But if you look at it, it has a uniqueness that contains deep art. Vases are often found made of clay, glass, iron, and plastic. However, vases made of wood may rarely be encountered. There are several advantages of vases made of wood.

Vases made of wood are very easy to shape as desired, this can create creative ideas for each maker according to the flow of human personal art. If we look at a vase made of wood, it doesn’t break easily, it just breaks, it will be sturdy and strong. and vases made of wood are environmentally friendly.

You can imagine if the large vase is placed in your house. In addition, in place of beautiful large flower accessories. Of course, your home or your business place will look unique and elegant. Having its own uniqueness is a hidden attraction.

CV. Alas Gembol produces vases in large sizes made from teak wood, teak wood is a strong material. Did you know that teak wood is a superior product? if you see the process of making this vase, you are very interested because the vases that we produce are very unique, pouring traditional art and of course making this vase created with the best process to make the perfect product for the buyer.

Why did Cv.Alas Gembol use teak wood to make these big vases?

1. Durable

2. Smooth texture

3. Anti termites and insects

4. Easy to shape                              

5. Very Strong

5. Weather resistance

6. Stable, not easy to shrink and shrink

 

With that, CV. Alas Gembol used the best products to create this vase, and also Cv. Padlock created with heart to produce the perfect.