I primarily source my lumber locally whenever possible. Supporting local businesses and harvesting the beauty of Michigan made lumber is always at the forefront of approaching any given project.

I take a great deal of care and pride in ensuring that all customers get the level of communication and understanding that they need in order to feel comfortable doing business. In commissioned pieces that require slab picking however, customers are almost always included in that process if they would like to be. It's very important that my customers are included in the process throughout.

All boards are initially treated with a 24 hour mineral oil soak along with a coating of board butter to ensure they are ready for long term use. All boards are hand wash only, they should never be placed in the dishwasher. Over time the mineral oil will naturally break down and your board will require additional care. This is a very easy process! Any food grade mineral oil will suffice for use, such as the one linked at the bottom of this section. To apply the oil, simply pour it on a soft cotton cloth, and rub it over the entire piece. Set the piece down for 2-4 hours, at which point the mineral oil should be dried. If it is not simply let it sit for longer. Once the oil has dried, wipe it down with a dry cloth and it will be ready to be used once again!
Food Grade Mineral Oil

Unless indicated or requested otherwise, all furniture products are finished with a special formula finish that is crafted in-house here at Claymore Woodworks. This is used primarily because it is a hard finish containing low VOC, it is sturdy, and it is very easy to reapply if needed in the future.
If at any point re-finishing is needed, you can simply prepare the surface by sanding down the problem area until the finish is no longer visible and you have achieved a smooth surface using 240 grit or higher, then follow the directions as outlined below:
1. Open your Claymore Custom Finish container and stir thoroughly. Apply a small amount of the finish with a light-duty scuff pad, brush or lint-free cloth.
2. Warm the finish with a heat gun set to the lowest setting, 8-12" from the surface. Keep the gun moving continuously at a slow pace.
3. Allow finish to sit and penetrate for 5-10 minutes.
4. Thoroughly buff off all remaining finish.
5. Allow 24-48 hrs before applying any additional coats as needed).