The Oakworks - Craftsmen at Work




As the oak used at D&S Oakworks Ltd is rough sawn and can vary by up to ¼” we elect to make our joints by hand-marking and hand-finishing to ensure a fit that accommodates the variations. This is a good thing that means we get to be hands-on and the customer gets joints with even overhang and a guaranteed fit. All our joints are assembled in the workshop before a piece is despatched thus further ensuring that the customer gets a project that is easy to assemble. This is especially important when the customer takes delivery of a kit for self assembly. We use traditional jointing methods, especially pegged mortise and tenon joints, but will vary this depending on the application. All joints are hand finished.



	Planning & Design




	Selection of the best Oak wood.




	Initial preparations, sizing & cutting




	Joint making




	Finishing, Waxing & Treatments




	Assembly