The fact is that there are many advantages to buying commercial in this day and age. You get products quickly, and sometimes more cheaply. But for every advantage, there are about five disadvantages. The products you do buy often look like thousands of others; and they rarely last for as long as they should. As such, they tend to be a waste of money. Many are discovering that you can’t beat traditional craftsmanship. In more recent years, the height of craftsmanship in woodworking has been primarily found among the Amish. Although Amish woodworking went unrecognizing for years due in part to the community’s naturally reclusive nature, it was rediscovered in the 1920s during the wave of popularity of American folk art. To this day, Amish woodworking has a high value among dealers and historians. However, Amish woodworking isn’t simply about art, but practicality as well. That’s one of the beauties of ordering from an Amish craftsman. You can commission a baby’s cradle; and from the very source, you can buy a custom shed in which you can store garden tools.
Amish Woodworking: The Practical Side
If you’re looking to store garden tools or any excess material for that matter, you needn’t look further than the custom sheds crafted by Amish woodworkers. Amish built sheds are made from high quality wood and are meant to last. You aren’t the only person with, for example, a need to store garden tools. As traditional people who reject most of modern technology, the Amish, too, have a need to store garden tools and other items. As such, you can not only commission sheds but Amish built garages and barns. An important factor to take into mind when commissioning anything of a practical nature is the sizing. When determining your space needs, add an extra 25% more space for future storage needs. The fact is that an Amish built shed alone can last for about 10 to 15 years. While you may not need a shed or barn for that long, there are other options available. For example, you could rent an Amish built space rather than buying it. That way, you could end up saving money without worrying about selling your space or finding some use for it after you no longer need it anymore.
Amish Furniture: The Quality Consideration
There are plenty of reasons why you might consider Amish woodworking on a practical level– but those aren’t the only uses people have for Amish craftsmanship. Many value Amish furniture for its amazing craftsmanship and originality alone. In commissioning a piece from an Amish woodworker, you are potentially buying a one of a kind piece, made exactly the way you want it to look. These pieces will last a lot longer than those that are commercially made. When commissioning Amish furniture, you will have several different types of wood to choose from. These types typically include oak, cherry, hickory, walnut, and maple. You may have to wait between 12 and 16 weeks for your furniture, but know that it will be exactly what you want, and of high quality as well.
The Human Side Of Amish Craftsmanship
Finally, there is another reason why you might want to consider Amish woodworking over more commercial products. Amish woodworking is a tradition dating back centuries. Not only do you see this in the quality of your purchase — you can also know that in buying from an Amish craftsman, you are contributing to the continuance of this tradition. This buy supports actual people, not a major corporation. You can feel good about that, while a the same time enjoying your furniture, or shed — whatever you end up buying. There’s something nice about a piece that comes from the heart.
Whether you’re buying for practical or personal reasons, you can know that when you’re buying Amish, quality will not be sacrificed for quantity. And at the very least, when showing your purchase off to others, you’ll certainly have a story to tell.
