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Hey Guys, i have been stocking more and more natural hardwoods, stuff like HRB, Curly rosewood, Desert ironwood, ringed gidgee and ebony given the long delays and increasing prices of stabilizing wood. I want to include a note with the blocks that includes recommendations for care, along with a discount code for thin CA that I worked out with Tru-Grit as a little partnership deal.
The information I plan to include is:
Storing the wood for 2-4 weeks to allow humidity to acclimate
Working the wood slowly to keep it cool
filling any checks/ cracks with CA glue to prevent propagation.
My current plan is something to the effect of
Congrats on your new handle material from Greenberg Woods!
You have received a piece of Natural hardwood. The wood is dry, but figured hardwood can still have issues due to humidity changes.
To minimize the risk of checks, cracks or warps, I recommend allowing the wood to acclimate for at least 2-4 weeks. This is best done by storing the wood in a cabinet or other box, away from direct sunlight or direct airflow. This will allow the moisture of the wood to slowly come to equilibrium after its shipment, as changes in ambient can lead to movement of the wood.
When working the wood, use sharp tools and fresh belts. Work slowly, allowing the material to cool frequently. Heat build up can promote checking and cracks. If cracks do appear, applying thin CA such as Insta-Cure offered by Tru-Grit. You can get 5% off a bottle with the code “TBD”.
Wood moisture:_________
Ship date_____________
If you have any other questions, please visit my website, www.greenbergwoods.com
Thoughts? What to add or remove? and what would you recommend for printing this on. I think a busniess card may be too small.
The information I plan to include is:
Storing the wood for 2-4 weeks to allow humidity to acclimate
Working the wood slowly to keep it cool
filling any checks/ cracks with CA glue to prevent propagation.
My current plan is something to the effect of
Congrats on your new handle material from Greenberg Woods!
You have received a piece of Natural hardwood. The wood is dry, but figured hardwood can still have issues due to humidity changes.
To minimize the risk of checks, cracks or warps, I recommend allowing the wood to acclimate for at least 2-4 weeks. This is best done by storing the wood in a cabinet or other box, away from direct sunlight or direct airflow. This will allow the moisture of the wood to slowly come to equilibrium after its shipment, as changes in ambient can lead to movement of the wood.
When working the wood, use sharp tools and fresh belts. Work slowly, allowing the material to cool frequently. Heat build up can promote checking and cracks. If cracks do appear, applying thin CA such as Insta-Cure offered by Tru-Grit. You can get 5% off a bottle with the code “TBD”.
Wood moisture:_________
Ship date_____________
If you have any other questions, please visit my website, www.greenbergwoods.com
Thoughts? What to add or remove? and what would you recommend for printing this on. I think a busniess card may be too small.
