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title: The Redbird Journal | Custom Furniture, Craft, and Workshop Stories
description: Stories from the workshop and beyond. The Redbird Journal captures the moments, decisions, and intent behind work made slowly and deliberately.
---

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# In the Making

Stories from the workshop and beyond. The Redbird Journal captures the moments, decisions, and intent behind work made slowly and deliberately.

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## [Rift Sawn vs Quartersawn White Oak: How the Cut Changes the Furniture](https://www.madebyredbird.com/journal/rift-sawn-vs-quartersawn-white-oak)

 Rift sawn vs quartersawn white oak: the cut decides the look, the flecks, and how much a board moves. Here is what each one does and which to ask for.

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**Kevin**   
Oct 19, 2026, 9:22:09 AM

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## [Canadian Mid-Century Modern Furniture: The Ontario Makers Behind It](https://www.madebyredbird.com/journal/canadian-mid-century-modern-furniture)

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**Kevin**   
Oct 12, 2026, 10:44:01 AM

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## [How Thick Should a Dining Table Top Be?](https://www.madebyredbird.com/journal/dining-table-top-thickness)

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**Kevin**   
Oct 8, 2026, 10:53:56 AM

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