If you have decided that it is time to redecorate, and you want to add a touch of elegance to your home, you should consider having some custom molding created from mahogany. Mahogany molding is absolutely stunning to look at, and at Rino’s Woodworking Shop, Inc., you will get quality, custom made moldings for your home or business, made by professional craftspeople who take pride in their workmanship. If you live in northeast Ohio and would like to see more of what Rino’s Woodworking has to offer in the way of mahogany molding, the showroom is open Monday through Saturday.

What Is Mahogany?

Mahogany is a beautiful hardwood that can be found in many places around the world and usually grows from southern Mexico to Brazil. The grain in mahogany is usually straight, but sometimes it can be wavy and even curly and the texture is uniform, ranging from fine to coarse. Mahogany is a very strong, sturdy wood and is very resistant to decay, so it is excellent for cabinetry and moldings, even in damp environments. The color of mahogany is usually a medium reddish brown, and the wood darkens as it ages, making it more and more beautiful over time. (more…)

Are you living in northeast Ohio and plan to have some work done on your home, perhaps some custom woodworking? Do you know what type of wood you would like to have as trim and cabinetry throughout your home? Hardwoods are always an excellent choice, both for their beauty and durability, and mahogany is a very popular option. When you decide that you want to have custom woodwork done in your home, you need to make sure that you hire expert craftspeople who take pride in their work and use genuine mahogany lumber. You need to see the professionals at Rino’s Woodworking Shop, Inc. All moldings are unique in their design and made from only the finest wood in the world, including genuine mahogany lumber.

What You Can Have Done with Genuine Mahogany Lumber

At Rino’s Woodworking Shop, Inc., you will find craftspeople creating custom wood molding from genuine mahogany lumber, and there are many things that you can have made that will look amazing in your home. Have beautiful hand rails created for your stairways, and you can even have lovely bar rails made. Don’t forget about crown molding, casing, baseboard, panel molding, and many other types of molding that the professionals at Rino’s can create just for you. Once you place your order, your molding is created and then shipped to you for easy installation. Or, if you like to work with your hands and want to get a bit creative, you can create your own molding from the genuine mahogany lumber that is available at Rino’s. (more…)

If you are looking to have some custom woodworking done in your home, or would like to build some items from quality wood, one of the best choices you can make is to use mahogany wood. This is an extremely durable wood that is not only beautiful to look at, but will stand up to a lot of abuse and will also stand the test of time. Many people think that mahogany wood is some of the most valuable wood in the world, not only because of the quality of the wood, but also because of the rarity. If you are looking for mahogany wood for your woodworking projects, you can find everything you need when you visit the Rino’s Woodworking Shop, Inc. showroom, located at 36475 Biltmore Ave. in Willoughby, Ohio.

What You Can Build with Mahogany

Because mahogany wood is such a strong and durable wood, there are many different things that can be built with it, from molding to cabinets to furniture and much more. Mahogany wood usually has a grain that is pretty straight, and you will rarely see any knots or other imperfections in it. Because the trees are so large, mahogany wood is considered to be excellent for building furniture. In fact, a lot of the finest furniture in 1700’s America was made from mahogany wood, and you will find many of these pieces still surviving today.

Even many electric guitars are built using mahogany wood, including the Gibson Les Paul. The mahogany wood produces a beautiful warm tone for the instruments, and you will often see guitar necks made from mahogany wood as well. And in addition to furniture, cabinetry, molding and musical instruments, mahogany wood is also often used to build pianos, boats, and many outdoor furnishings and decks.

What Is Mahogany Wood Lumber?

Mahogany lumber is highly prized lumber that is usually free of any imperfections, such as knots and other deformities. Mahogany wood has a uniform grain that can be either straight or wavy, and because no two trees are alike, your woodworking projects using mahogany wood will always be unique, one of a kind items.

Mahogany wood is very resistant to rotting and is ideal for outdoor furniture, decks and other woodworking items that are going to be in damp areas and it is great for many projects, because it polishes to a beautiful luster that you will be proud to show off.

What Is Mahogany Wood Bar Rail?

Bar rail, also known as bar molding, is a piece of wood that is built around a bar to make it look beautiful and finished and gives the bar a smooth and polished look. And it will hide any joinings, so that even if you build your bar yourself, the finished product will look like it was created by a professional craftsperson. Basically, bar molding does the same thing for a bar that crown molding does for a room: it adds a touch of beauty and elegance.

If you would like to learn more about mahogany wood for your projects, you can visit the Rino’s Woodworking Shop, Inc. showroom, or you can shop safely online at www.rinoswoodworking.com.

Rino’s Woodworking Shop, Inc. is well known nation-wide and internationally for the quality of their woodworking, high quality moldings and curved moldings. Our reputation was built from humble beginnings by the hard work and attention to detail of our founder Rino Ritosa and that quality mark continues to this day with every project and order that we fulfill.

Curved molding and millwork fabrication is a specialty that’s used when traditional sectional molding is not the best solution. Curved molding creates a high end, refined feeling and requires special skill and attention to details. Curved molding is commonly used for high-end door trim, window arches and trim, arched doorways, circle-top windows, curved bar rail, bar and kitchen cabinets, as well as custom curved molding within libraries, dens, greatrooms, ceilings, crown molding, baseboards and entry ways. The possibilities are endless if you’re looking to create a high quality, refined look.

Curved moldings are popular in the restoration of historic homes and structures – this attention to detail is a product of an era that appreciated quality and our work and passion fits closely with this belief that is so often lacking today. Rino’s has been called upon for a lot of precise restoration projects and we’ll love to be your choice in the future.

Custom curved moldings are used for a refined look but they’re also used to treat problems and unique challenges that face architects and builders every day. Consider making your job easier and relying on our decades of experience to help make your finished product the best it can be. We can create custom curved moldings or you can choose from our library of hundreds of molding profiles. In addition, we can always work with any wood species from common types like Oak and Cherry to Mahogany and more exotic woods – and we ship nationwide! Contact us today to discuss your next project.

Oak is one of the most popular woods used in woodworking today – specifically for molding – and it’s used by craftsmen in everything from flooring to furniture and everything in between. In fact, over one third of all hardwood produced in the United States is oak. Oak wood has been an important part of man’s history and it has served every conceivable purpose from supporting peasant shacks to building and decorating castles, mansions, churches and even grand battleships. Oak has become a dominant part of our lives and the world around us – especially with decorative oak molding in homes and on fine furnishings.

There are actually about 295 kinds of oaks, but for woodworking there are two broad categories: red oak and white oak – and we stock both. When you’re considering this choice you should first compare the shades of each species. Oak wood can vary from a bright white to a dark brown so the choice you make can influence the look of the room greatly. Next, consider what you’re using the wood for because each wood has it’s own special characteristics. (more…)

There has been some question regarding the spelling of the word “molding”. Why does it sometimes appear without the “u” in the word? Can this be explained rationally? Why, yes it can. Here is a very short history:

Woodworking can be considered one of the world’s oldest artforms. Therefore, the art and craft of forming wood in America has deep roots in England and far beyond. In the English speaking world, carpenters turned into cabinet makers and on through the process of everything “wood”. Eventually people looked for ways to improve their surroundings and to define and differentiate themselves from others. They also had money and resources so the concept of decorative woodworking evolved. This is where wood moulding enters the fray in homes and furniture making. (more…)

For those considering, or just getting started with a remodeling project, we thought it would be a good idea to briefly walk through the options for baseboard wood molding and what it’s used for.

To get started, lets look at the various options and concepts:

Baseboards & Base caps:

To get a nice, finished look to the bottom of your wall – the area closest to the floor – you need to consider several things and that starts with the baseboard. When choosing your baseboards you need to choose the wood type, the style and you need to choose the height.

At Rino’s Woodworking we offer many wood types and styles of baseboard to choose from but there are reasons for making certain choices. First, the wood type should match the other wood in your home if possible. Choosing a matching stain is another important task. Next, you’ll want to determine the appropriate height of the baseboard. Normally you’ll choose a larger height if you have high ceilings in a room. You may also choose a baseboard height that is thicker to achieve a higher end look – but you shouldn’t go overboard. Plan to keep your baseboard height in sync with the overall scale and height of your room. One of the most popular sizes used in the United States for baseboard height is 9/16 x 3-3/4 so this is a good place to start when choosing the appropriate baseboard height.

Depending on your budget you may option to choose a baseboard height that is a little higher than the average to add a more higher quality look to your room. You’ll be surprises as to how a thicker baseboard can enrich the overall feeling of a room. Again, don’t go overboard and keep it reasonable based on the size of the room. (more…)