How to Judge the Quality of Wood Furniture

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Look for solid wood.. Expect nine layers or more if you choose plywood.. Look for veneer.

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1

Look for solid wood.

Step 1

Look for solid wood.

2

Expect nine layers or more if you choose plywood.

Step 2

Expect nine layers or more if you choose plywood.

3

Look for veneer.

Step 3

Look for veneer.

4

Know your woods.

Step 4

Know your woods.

5

Look at the finish.

Step 5

Look at the finish.

6

Feel for heft.

Step 6

Feel for heft.

7

Check for stability.

Step 7

Check for stability.

8

Notice signs of wear.

Step 8

Notice signs of wear.

9

Check the joints.

Step 9

Check the joints.

10

Look for lower-quality joints.

Step 10

Look for lower-quality joints.

11

Skip staples and nails.

Step 11

Skip staples and nails.

12

Check for cracks, knots, and other problems with the wood.

Step 12

Check for cracks, knots, and other problems with the wood.

13

Avoid drawers that have wood slides.

Step 13

Avoid drawers that have wood slides.

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