The Ohio horse chestnut (Aesculus glabra), a deciduous tree or shrub growing 10 to 30 meters tall, is native to North America and belongs to the horse chestnut genus (Aesculus), which includes two varieties that differ primarily in their leaves. The wood, which ranges in color from yellowish-white to a faint reddish-brownish hue, shows virtually no color difference between heartwood and sapwood; the large burls are particularly sought after. Overall rather soft and susceptible to fungal and insect infestation, it is characterized by its uniform, fine-grained structure and is used in furniture making, for flooring, and also in the construction of musical instruments. Despite its twisted growth, it is relatively easy to work with, provided the tools are properly adjusted and sharpened. Surface treatment also poses no difficulties.
This knife block is stabilized with acrylic resin in a complex vacuum process and completely penetrated. It hardly absorbs any water, which means it is dimensionally stable and no longer cracks. Stabilized wood can be worked very well with sharp tools and behaves like hardwood. Stabilization results in very good hardness, stability and sturdiness. It is therefore also suitable for heavy use / damp areas, e.g. outdoors. Each type of wood absorbs a different amount of resin, of course, the most resinous woods.
Dimensions: approx. 125 x 40 x 30 mm
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The piece is dry and can be processed immediately
The handle block is sanded and coated with a layer of shellac.
This allows you to see exactly the color you will obtain.
Finely grained wood may contain imperfections such as open knots, bark inclusions, or cracks that are typical of the species. These flaws come from the way the tree has grown and are completely natural. They can usually be filled with low-viscosity cyanoacrylate (super glue) and wood dust. Mandatory information according to the EU Product Safety Regulation (GPSR): E-Mail: Please use our contact form
Manufacturer / person responsible:
Company FeinesHolz
Ulf Henke
Plauener Str. 163 / K
13053 Berlin
Berlin, Germany