Wood processing at OPA ERWIN

Working in the forest: tree selection, felling and logging

select tree

In consultation with the responsible forester and our forester, we specifically select individual oaks for felling.

felling oak after the moon

We beat every tree in winter just before the new moon. Individually and by hand.

Transparent origin of wood

Every piece of furniture knows its roots: we record the location coordinates of every tree. In this way, we create the greatest possible transparency about the origin of the wood in the piece of furniture.

Wooden backs only on advertised paths

In order to protect the forest floor, the forest is only used on designated back roads.

Every piece of furniture knows its roots

We record the location coordinates of each tree. In this way, we create the greatest possible transparency about the origin of the wood in the piece of furniture.

Only on advertised routes

In order to protect the forest floor, the forest is only used on designated back roads.

The way to the piece of furniture: the processing of wood into furniture wood

After log transport

After felling, the moon wood is transported to the sawmill.

Fresh from the forest

After felling, the wood is transported to the sawmill.

The planks are made in the sawmill

The raw moonwood planks are sawn from the logs at the sawmill.

OPA ERWIN Mondholz planks sawn for air drying

Our noble wood for furniture: Every tree has a number

Each individual moonwood plank is given the number of the tree from which it comes.

Natural wood drying

The wood is stored in the open air for approx. 1-2 years in the storage area. In order for it to reach the wood moisture content required for furniture, it then goes into a drying plant.

Arrive at the lumberyard

After sawing, the wood goes to the storage area, where it will be stored for the coming months.

Trimming the moonwood planks

The removal of the tree edge is also called trimming. After drying, the planks are trimmed by hand.

Regional production of our furniture

Arrive at the lumberyard

After sawing, the wood goes to the storage area.

Removing the edge of the tree

After drying, the planks are trimmed by hand.

Wood processing: planing

Each individual plank is planed until it is flat and has reached the desired thickness.

Wood processing: sawing

Each board is given the desired length and width on the circular saw. Here we go into the individual characteristics of the wood, such as grain and knots.