Project: Arlette-Baltimore USA
Arched Oversize Double Door ● French Carving Design

1. Thu, 10-Nov-2005 >> First photo update is scheduled for Sunday, 01-January-2006
2. Thu, 10-Nov-2005 >> The-Wood® Studio will provide Certificate of Authenticity if requested
3. Tue, 15-Nov-2005 >> The wood is drying in kiln and we're working on carving design for both sides of the door. Will email pictures soon...
4. Wed, 30-Nov-2005 >> The wood is drying in kiln. We'll take moisture readings on 12-Dec-2005. Expect to have a door sketch (drawing) around 15-Dec-2005 with the next project update...
5. Fri, 16-Dec-2005 >> The wood is still in kiln. Will take a moisture reading this weekend. Also this weekend carver promised to have the drawing ready. The carver plans to finish the door by 30-January-2006, we will see...
6. Thu, 05-Jan-2006 >> The wood was removed from the kiln on 28-Dec-2005. The moisture content is 10%. We're ready to assemble the door now. Kindly review "artist's vision" dated 05-Jan-2006 photo 1 and 2 (above) and email me your comments, please...
7. Mon, 16-Jan-2006 >> The wood is out of the kiln. we're waiting for your drawings now...
8. Sat, 11-Feb-2006 >> Please review drawings above "11-Feb-2006/4 and 5" and email me your comments please..
9. Sat, 03-Jun-2006 >> We had a four months (4) impasse over the door carving design. Finally agreed on Saturday, 03-Jun-2006 and the work will resume next week on 07-June-2006
10. Sat, 10-Jun-2006 >> The wood we cut in January is inappropriate for the current door design. On 14-Jun-2006 we'll cut the wood again for the final design you have chosen in May. On 20-Jun-2006 we'll place the wood into the kiln for 2-3 weeks to the moisture content of 9-10%
11. Fri, 30-Jun-2006 >> The original carpenter assigned to your project was fired 2 weeks ago. The work resumed on 10-Jul-2006. The new carpenter has better credentials and your door is scheduled to be completed on 10-Oct-2006
12. Wed, 19-Jul-2006 >> The wood has been dried and it’s ready to assemble the frame. Project is on schedule, next update in two weeks…
13. Thu, 03-Aug-2006 >> The door frame has been assembled. Will assemble the door now. The project is on schedule..
14. Mon, 28-Aug-2006 >> We assemble the door now. The project is on schedule..
15. Thu, 21-Sep-2006 >> We assembled the door and started carving now. The project is on schedule...
16. Thu, 05-Oct-2006 >> Carving in progress. Door should be ready for shipping by the end of October..
17. Thu, 26-Oct-2006 >> We're a little late on a project. Will apply color now, install accessories and door will be ready for shipping shortly...
18. Wed, 08-Nov-2006 >> Finishing in progress...
19. Sat, 18-Nov-2006 >> We installed all door hardware, will do coloring and finishing now...
20. Mon, 20-Nov-2006 >> will work some more on carving...
21. Mon, 04-Dec-2006 >> We decided not to carve the panels as it will damage the door. Will stain the door and casing now. Expect to have door ready for shipping by 15-Dec-2006
22. 14-Dec-2006 >> The door has been completed and it is ready for shipping...

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Latin name "Tectona Grandis Linn". Teak or Golden Teak is the king of hardwoods and it's one of the world's most valuable timbers, recognized for its durability and stability. Teak is more durable than any other hardwood and has unparalleled rich beauty. Teak can withstand all types of weather. Ancient Burmese and Thai royalty considered teak to be a royal tree. It has been the pillar of the shipbuilding industry for centuries. The decks of the Titanic were covered in Teak, and the wood is as good today as the day she sank on 1912. Teak is also used in the Middle East oil industry as one of the very few timbers that can withstand the punishing heat of the desert and will not readily catch fire. Teak can withstand harsh chemicals, and is resistant to fungi, rot and termites. Unlike other woods, teak does not turn black when in contact with metals. It looks best when applied transparent and light colors...

KILN-DRYING

All wood in the oven for four (4) weeks to a moisture content of 8-9% followed by two (2) weeks of ‘resting’ to reabsorb moisture in the air to ~10%. The moisture level is measured by electronic instruments.

PANELS

Structural hardwood V-grooved minimizes the possibility of a joint separation. Permanently bonded with watertype-1 glue.

STILES & RAIL CONSTRUCTION

Mortise and tenon, glued with exterior Type-1 waterproof glue. Because wood tends to warp when it becomes damp, we make vertical rails from two separate pieces of wood, then laminating them together lengthwise, with the grain running in opposite directions. The same is done with the stiles. Then when moisture penetrates the door, the laminated pieces tend to bow in opposite directions, negating the warping effect.

MOLDING

Molding around lites and panels. Certain designs have recessed molding.

PANEL END SEALING

All panels are end sealed with under coat paint before the door is assembled to minimize shrinking and swelling.

Authentic hand carving by best Thailand’s craftsmen. No routers, no machine tools are used. Over 4,000 carving styles available for doors frames casing and lintels in many categories such as Americana, animals, architectural, Asian, business, Disney, dragons, mythology, nautical, wildlife and much more...

SANDING

Machine sanded with super fine No. 220 grit paper followed by detailed hand sanding. No machine or cross grain sand marks. Ready for finish.

1. 12-Step PermaLane II®
2. Penetrating wiping stain sets the color
3. Three Separate coats of alkyd moisture seal with fine sanding between coats
4. Two coats of imported from Germany ‘Bayer Brand’ catalyzed Poly-Urethane with ultraviolet absorbers. Light sanding between coats
5. Stain brightener applied
6. Detailed hand rubbed to smooth satin finish

WARRANTY

The-Wood Studio 2-Years Limited Warranty

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

We issue a Lifetime Certificate of Authenticity. The-Wood Studio certifies that every door we design and make is by order only. This is an original and authentic product. It is genuine and the only one made by The-Wood Studio. It is not a replica, a rebuild or repair; it has been newly built by skilled artisan. No two doors are identical, thus making each one of a kind. Only authentic hand carving is performed, no routers or machine tools of any type are used.

Updated 01-Aug-2007