Craig's Wood

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What do you mean?

• What the heck is Treaty 1 Territory?
  A land acknowledgement is a formal statement that recognizes the unique and enduring relationship between Indigenous peoples and their traditional territories. We acknowledge Treaty 1 territory to show respect for the original stewards of this land: the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.This practice is an important step in the reconciliation process. It honors the history of the land, increases awareness of Indigenous history, and reminds us of our shared responsibilities to care for the community and each other moving forward.
  For more information... https://scoinc.mb.ca/treaties/
• Poly/Polyurethane?
  Poly is Polyurethane. Basically plastic in a solvent. It makes the wood shiny, protects it from dings and dents, and helps make it water resistant and cleanable
  Almost all finish is food safe once the solvent dries and the finish cures. Some solvents take a long time to cure. There is a difference between dry (not sticky) and cured.
  Sometimes you gotta use Poly on softwood lumber, just to give it strength & density.
• Beeswax ?
  Beeswax - just that. Beeswax rubbed on at high speeds and melted into the wood. I get my beeswax from local sources when I can
  Beeswax Conditioner - A paste of beeswax, and oil of some type, and other ingredients to help it dry. It wipes on, soaks in, then shines.
  I generally do not use beeswax anymore, except on honey related items.
• Hemp Seed Oil
  I use a shop made vegan friendly finish is made from Manitoba Hemp Seed Oil, Soy wax, and Lemon oil
  I use Manitoba Harvest Hemp Oil. Hemp Seed Oil will polymerize into a hard plastic coating, but this may take up to a month.
  The Lemon Oil is used for its d-limonene which acts a solvent to help the wood absorb the oil, and to help dry the oil
  I get the Hemp Seed Oil and Lemon Oil from Vita Health.
  I am using Soy Wax to thicken the mixture, and to provide a velvet soft touch and shine to the finish. The amount of soy wax depends on the season - less in the winter when it is colder.
• Nothing lasts forever?
• Wood products are water resistant, but not watertight. Wash them, but don't soak them. The cups hold water overnight, but eventually will seep and the glue will come unglued.
  You may need to refinish your piece depending on how you use it and how you want it to feel. You can use the same polish you use for your existing wood dishes. Make sure what you use is food safe if you are using the dish for food.
  I sometimes have shop made wood butter to sell, and often offer a small pack free with the purchase of a larger piece.
• Salvaged wood?
  Salvaged wood comes from the back lane disposal areas, dumpster diving, and tearing down old projects. It includes various unknown hardwoods from old furniture, but *never* old pressure treated lumber.
  If you have old square hardwood, we may be able to turn it into something round.
  Remnant wood is what is left over from new wood when building something (ie: the 8" left over at the end of the 2x4). The pieces left when cutting circles out of squares.
  Scrap wood is wood in the shop that is not specific for a project. It may be new and leftover. (bought 6 boards for a bench but only needed 5)
  My purchased hardwood is from Urban Lumber. They process local trees like Elm and Oak into usable wood
  Non-local hardwood is purchased as remnants when possible, usually from local makers, or Windsor Plywood
  Wood products, especially salvaged wood products have defects, and multiple items will rarely be identical

  If you were interested in donating wood to Craig's Wood - I sometimes take donations but have little storage space and no equipment to process large wood or tree pieces. As well, I cannot use treated outdoor lumber or partical board. If you have hardwood scraps you can use the contact form to tell me about it, or see me at a market.

• Where can I touch your wood myself?
  Available through Online sales and local Markets only. No shop visits, generally.