Materials
It
takes more than money to get top-quality materials. Ongoing
research and testing assure us - and you! - that every Stronglite
table or chair is made of only the best materials available.
For
example, we choose red oak from the Northeastern United States
and Canada for our construction. Our R&D team discovered that
southern and western red oak isn't as strong, and warps more
easily.
(Photo) Two
Part Leg Extension
Our
two-part
water-based acrylic finish also took much testing to select.
Most finishes we tried squeaked under use, which is why many
other manufacturers place fabric strips between wood parts.
Through
exhaustive research, testing and actual use, we've determined
which materials are truly the finest. The result is a table
or chair that will last a lifetime.
Craftsmanship
Stronglite
has long been an industry leader in craftsmanship and construction
techniques. Our table frame corners, for example, are finger
jointed, block reinforced in critical spots, screwed and glued
with predrilled screw holes. Compare, and you'll find that
many manufacturers use self-drilling screws, which aren't
as strong and can actually split the wood. Some manufacturers
take even greater shortcuts by using staples, which loosen
over time, or butt jointed corners, which are not as strong
or durable.
To
meet our high quality and value standards, our manufacturing
techniques are kept up to date, efficient and precise. Our
automatic multi-spindle drilling machine, for example, can
drill up to eight precisely located holes at once.
(Photo)
Automatic Drilling Machine
We
use precision assembly jigs to assure that all of our products
fit together and function properly. For instance, our solid
steel frame jig assures that every table frame is square flat,
so that your table opens and closes smoothly.
