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At Arbor Vetum we strongly believe that if something is worth doing then it is worth doing properly. All of our designs are genuinely made by hand from the finest quality materials using only traditional carpentry techniques. By concentrating on these fundamental basics Arbor Vetum produces high quality furniture to last a lifetime.

As traditional carpenters we employ a wide variety of carpentry techniques to ensure that we produce a superior and long lasting product. We specialise in using mortise and tenon joints where appropriate to give enhanced strength and structural integrity. We also employ a wide variety of construction techniques including biscuits joints, mitre joints, dado and rabbet joints and of course chamfering on most side edges.

We prefer to use traditional teak dowels (or pegs) as fixings however sometimes the use of a modern stainless steel screw is stronger than a traditional dowel. If a screw is used in the construction then it will be countersunk and a teak pellet (or cap) is then fitted into the recess and hand sanded to ensure a beautiful and clean fit.

We really care about how we make our furniture, it is not simply a production process for our carpenters but an art form, and whilst many designs will look the same, every piece will be unique!