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OGT’s Table Shop Transition

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Marissa

We have recently transitioned our table shop to focus on processing stock tables rather than custom orders. The stock tabletops and legs give our customers a faster way of acquiring these handmade products versus the 2 months turnaround required for custom tables. The focus of the shop today is to supply a quality tabletop and pair it with coordinating legs to make a ready-to-ship option for our customers.

Currently online there are over 60 ready-to-ship farm table options to choose from. If you see a style you like, but it is not the correct size for you, click the Ask a Question link. You can inquire here if we have it in stock at our warehouse or at another location. The best part about our ready-to-ship farm table options is you will receive the exact table pictured.

Styles Available

There is a great selection of our standard farm table and farm tabletops paired with industrial legs. The industrial legs are sold separately in the Industrial Machine Legs category. You can also see very unique styles of tables with exotic woods or resin tops.

Shipping & Delivery

Please click Get a Shipping Quote on the listing page. Fill out the form in full and your quote will be available in several days.

Shipping cost is determined by the type of item purchased, your location, and your preference in shipping speed and carrier.

Freight Shipping

For large items, the quickest (though costliest) shipping option is freight. All items are crated at our onsite freight department in our Scranton, PA location. There is an additional fee for this service that will be factored in your quote. Processing typically takes 1-2 weeks, depending on the item’s size. Scheduling for delivery will be made with the most cost-effective and highly trusted carrier option. Every shipment is insured in case of damage during shipment. For shipments to residential addresses, a lift gate will be automatically included, at an added cost of $50+. Shipments to commercial addresses with loading docks available (without the need for a lift gate) may be exempted from this additional fee, upon request. All crates have Phillips head screws on one side so that they can be easily opened by the customer.

Store Pick Up

You can pick up your order at any of our New York City stores or our Scranton, PA National Warehouse, for Free. Processing time may take up to 1-2 weeks, depending on the original location. We also have a location in Los Angeles where we ship a large freight container several times a year. There is an additional handling charge for this option just contact us for more details.

OGT Delivery

For large items that are not time-sensitive, OGT delivery is an excellent, cost-effective solution. This option can decrease the shipping price by about half that of freight, but in most cases will take longer. Our trucks are in New York City weekly. We will not be able to guarantee a delivery date, up until the point that the driver calls to set up the appointment. Message for a quote.

How to Size a Dining Table for Your Space

Posted on March 9, 2021 by ogtadmin

Often when our customers are shopping for a new table for a space, they will ask us for advice on how to find the perfect size. This post is meant to be a simple guide to help you in doing just that. Of course, there are many things to take into consideration, but it is not all that complicated when thinking of a few simple parameters. First, consider how many will be dining with you, the clearance around the table, and the room’s proportions. One of the main issues is to allow enough room to walk around the table while diners are seated.

Calculate your seat count

Comfortable seating should allow approximately 24 plus inches of table edge per seat, in some cases depending on the size of the individuals at the table, you could slim that down to as low as 21 in. between seats, but we wouldn’t advise any less. So, a rectangular table 36 to 42 inches wide and 6 feet long can seat six to eight. Round tables up to 60 inches can seat four — or six if the larger table has a pedestal base.

Pictured here are the table’s seat and clearance calculations.

Calculate the table clearance

While recommendations vary, a clearance of 36 to 42 inches from the table edge to a wall or other furniture allows adequate space for seating plus a walkway behind those seated at the table. Using this guideline, a room 10-by-12-feet long accommodates a table 36 to 42 inches wide and 60 to 72 inches long. The same room could fit a 48-inch round or square table with room for additional furniture along with one of the shorter walls.

Choose table proportion

Another key is to the proportions of your table and the room should be similar. Round and square tables go best with a square or nearly square dining area. Long, narrow dining areas need long, rectangular tables. If you have a large, rectangular room, allow a generous clearance of 48 to 54 inches.

Hope this helps! We’ll be glad to show you the many possible styles of tables available using reclaimed woods and materials once you arrive at the perfect size table for your room.

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3 Tips to Choosing the Right Wood for Your Table

Posted on August 16, 2017 by ogtadmin

When choosing a wood for your custom table, the easiest part of the decision making process is picking the color of the wood. Now that you’ve gotten that decision out of the way, it’s time to consider a few other important factors so that you can make the best possible decision for your table.

The three main factors involved in buying the right tabletop are durability, grain, and cost.

Durability is measured in the hardness of the wood via The Janka hardness test measures the resistance of a sample of wood to denting and wear. The higher the number on the scale, the harder and more durable the wood.

Woodgrain is the arrangement of the wood fibers, denoting the texture of the wood. The wood pores that determined if it’s open or closed-grain. Larger pores are considered open grain and are visible to the naked eye. Smaller pores create a closed grain.

When considering the cost for your new table or desk, it is important to keep in mind that the wood utilized is solid wood (as opposed to the less expensive particle board wood commonly used in mass-produced tables) has been salvaged and is not virgin wood. Olde Good Things is consciously utilizing practices to avoid deforestation where possible. The cost of each hand-crafted table is reflected in the craftsmanship and quality of each table and is indicative of the table’s longevity.

MAPLE

DURABILITY: One of the hardest woods typically used for high-use furniture such as cabinetry. Takes dark stain semi-well, but is known for being splotchy when applied. Moisture-resistant, maple is rated as non-durable to perishable, and susceptible to insect attack. Janka rating 1400-1500

GRAIN: Straight, closed-grain.

COST: Medium

OAK

DURABILITY: Oak is a hard-wearing and heavy wood – able to withstand constant use. Most often cut in a way that makes it resistant to warping. Rated as non-durable to perishable, with poor insect resistance. Stains when in contact with water. Janka rating 1200-1300

GRAIN: It is known for having lovely open-grain markings.

COST: Medium

PINE

DURABILITY: Low-density, softwood. Prone to nicks and scratches. Takes paint and stain well. The heartwood is rated as non-durable to perishable in regards to decay resistance. Janka rating 300-400

GRAIN: Even, close-grained

COST: Low

WALNUT

DURABILITY: Walnut is a hardwood known for its strength. Rated as very durable in terms of decay resistance, though it is susceptible to insect attack. Janka rating 1000-1100

GRAIN: Straight, open-grain. It has a medium texture and moderate natural luster.

COST: High

Watch a video on how to care for your wood tabletop

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