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materials:
All wood is thoroughly air and kiln dried to a moisture content not to exceed 8% at the time of assembly.

veneers:
All exposed surfaces are plain sliced Cherry. Veneers are carefully slip-matched and balanced. All drawer fronts, doors, end panels, and modesty panels are vertical grain genuine cherry. top work surfaces:
¬ veneer tops are 1 1/4" thick, 5-ply construction, consisting of 1/40" thick cherry veneer work surfaces and poplar veneer backing. The top core material is a 45 lb density particleboard, with a traditional shaped solid wood rim on all four sides.
¬ laminate tops are 1 1/4", 3-ply construction; consisting of a high-pressure laminate work surface and a 45 lb density particle board core. The under side of the top has a smooth surface Gator-Ply backing sheet. Top rims are solid wood with a traditional edge shape.

pedestal construction:
3/4" thick 3-ply panel with 1 1/16" hardwood posts with decorative chamfered edges. Cherry veneer on all exposed surfaces and a 45 lb density flake board core. Outside panels and approach side desk panels have 3/4" raised cherry veneer decorative panels. Each pedestal in desk units has a 3-ply dictation arm slide mounted above the drawers. In the desk and credenza units each pedestal has one file drawer over one box drawer. The base is constructed and shaped in veneer wrapped MDF; adjustable leveling glides are mounted in each corner of the base. All joints are reinforced with concealed wood glue blocks.

drawers:
Drawer fronts are 3/4" thick, 3-ply construction with vertical book matched cherry veneer. Drawer edges are veneered on top with matching cherry. All drawer sides and backs are plywood, dovetailed front and back with 3-ply drawer bottoms. Drawer bottoms are framed on four sides and stapled from the bottom side. Drawer interiors are finished with clear sealer to prevent swelling or shrinkage. Box drawers have a high grade Sterling metal ball-bearing drawer suspension. File drawers have a high grade Sterling metal ball bearing full progressive suspension and are equipped with metal rods for hanging file folders. All drawers have smooth quiet operation. Pedestals have on file drawer and one box drawer each. Drawer hardware is an Antique Brass English bail pull. Each desk is standard with a center drawer with a high grade Sterling suspension and a solid wood pen and pencil tray.

locking:
Kneespace pedestal lock also locks the center drawer. Each unit is equipped with two keys. Units may be keyed alike in groups (per office, if requested) for an additional charge of $31 list per unit.

finish:
All Inwood finishes are catalyzed varnish and have excellent durability. Our multi-step satin finishes leave an open grain natural look to the furniture, and are available in the following finishes: (6LC) light cherry, (7MC) medium cherry, (8DC) dark cherry and (9BC) burgundy cherry (veneer top only, no matching HPL).