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<B>FINE, HANDMDE</B></div> <div> <B> ARTS & CRAFTS FURNITURE</B></div> <div> <B>...SINCE 1985</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCC66 WIDTH="10"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="21" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="10" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=3 WIDTH="236"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="21" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="236" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCC66 WIDTH="10"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="21" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="10" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP ROWSPAN=3 HEIGHT= 21 WIDTH="10"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="21" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="10" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="93"><div> <A HREF="index.php" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Dryad Studios of Osage Arkansas special"><U><B>HOME</B></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCC66 WIDTH="10"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="21" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="10" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD 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BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="773" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#000000" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCC66 HEIGHT= 21 WIDTH="16"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="21" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="16" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="731"><div> <B> <A NAME="top_us_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCC66 WIDTH="18"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="21" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="18" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 55 WIDTH="16"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="55" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="16" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="731"><div> <B><IMG SRC="191a2a300.jpg" border=0 width="298" height="48" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="18"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="55" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="18" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCC66 HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="16"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="16" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="731"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="731" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCC66 WIDTH="18"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="18" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=3 HEIGHT= 39 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="dryad_studios_philosophy_on_arts___crafts_furniture_making.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="dryad studios philosophy on arts crafts"><U><B>ABOUT US</B></U></A><B>                                                       </B><A HREF="magazine_articles_on_mission_furniture.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HISTORY MAGAZINE ARTICLES"><U><B>HISTORY</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>PRIORITIES</B><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id110.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="STEWARDSHIP"><U><B>STEWARDSHIP</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id111.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DESIGN"><U><B>DESIGN</B></U></A><B>   l  </B><A HREF="id114.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="PRODUCTION vs. CUSTOM"><U><B>PRODUCTION vs. CUSTOM</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id115.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="OUR PROCESS"><U><B>OUR PROCESS</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCC66 HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="16"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="16" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="731"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="731" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCC66 WIDTH="18"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="18" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 46 WIDTH="16"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="46" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="16" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC WIDTH="731"><div> <B><IMG 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is all a  matter of priorities.</B></FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CCCC66" FACE="Desdemona" >W</FONT>e carefully hand make furniture of uncompromising quality. At every point in the construction process, we have your satisfaction and enjoyment in mind. In fact, I can say unequivocally, that we set such high standards for ourselves on a day to day basis that the overall integrity and quality of construction are no longer matters that we need to be inordinately anxious with.</div> <div>      </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> We put the bulk of our attention and concern into the matching of the wood, the detailing, the comprehensive design, and a flawless finish.   </div> <bR> <div> We cut many of our own logs, and carefully select the rest. I personally saw out each board with an eye to the factors that will cause problems at a later date. We carefully air dry, then precisely kiln dry all of our lumber in a state of the art dehumidification kiln. Electronic moisture sensors closely follow the speed and amount of the drying process to insure flat, stress free lumber that will stay that way permanently.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1967902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="1" VSPACE="0"> </div> <bR> <div> We have opted for only the machinery necessary to allow us some freedom from drudgery. We never utilize a mechanical process when a more careful, hands on approach will yield better results. This is evidenced by the fact that despite owning sanders of all sizes and shapes, we still have a dozen hand planes scattered around the shop, and the floor is littered with the shavings from hand planing the various components, where that course produces a better result.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="04503e40.jpg" border=0 width="259" height="228" ALT="CHISELS & PLANES" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="1" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>The cost of the final product is going to reflect both the cost of materials, and the time and attention needed to insure  lasting quality.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>As a customer we ask you to provide us with the wherewithal to continue our efforts, in our modest environment, by fairly compensating us for our investment, skill, and time. We, in return, will provide a lifetime of utilitarian value, esthetic satisfaction, enjoyment, and enduring memories for you and your family.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Expensive? Maybe........  A fair value? Certainly...... </B></div> <div> <B> It is a matter of priorities.</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="18"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1011" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="18" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCC66 HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="16"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="16" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="731"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="731" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCC66 WIDTH="18"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="18" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=3 HEIGHT= 39 ><NOBR><div> <B>PRIORITIES</B><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id110.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="STEWARDSHIP"><U><B>STEWARDSHIP</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id111.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DESIGN"><U><B>DESIGN</B></U></A><B>   l   </B><A HREF="id114.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="PRODUCTION vs. CUSTOM"><U><B>PRODUCTION vs. CUSTOM</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id115.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="OUR PROCESS"><U><B>OUR PROCESS</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="dryad_studios_philosophy_on_arts___crafts_furniture_making.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="dryad studios philosophy on arts crafts"><U><B>ABOUT US</B></U></A><B>                                                    </B><A HREF="magazine_articles_on_mission_furniture.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HISTORY MAGAZINE ARTICLES"><U><B>HISTORY</B></U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="FuturaBlack BT" ><B>   </B></FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCC66 HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="16"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="16" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="731"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="731" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#CCCC66 WIDTH="18"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="18" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>