This is your chance to choose the wood type for your Ergodock. I would suggest making a first and second choice in case I exhaust my supply of any one variety. I will show preference based on earliest initial show of interest. I will also confirm change with you if your first choice isn't available. Some have asked about other woods. If you would like to send me a wood type of your choice I can likely use it for your Ergodock.
Here are some of the wood samples to choose from. Keep in mind I just applied a quick coat of oil to give you an idea of the finished color. The wood is rough and doesn't have enough build to display its true beauty. Also a water borne finish, if you desire to use that, will have no amber tint as the oil. It will still enhance the wood color.
From left to right is genuine mahogany, walnut, cherry(bottom right) and birds-eye maple. A little about each:
Mahogany- a bit redder than walnut, moderate hardness, very deep light penetration.
Walnut- rich brown color, moderate hardness.
Cherry- just slightly softer than above woods, more photosensitive than many woods so it darkens naturally with time.
Maple- Harder than above woods, the birds-eye pattern can be highly reflective in the light.
I also have birch, oak, and maple available.
Birch is a bit harder than walnut and slightly darker than maple, Glods dock was made of maple stained walnut.
Maple is very hard and closed grained so it is easy to finish or paint, a good choice if you want an unstained light wood or painted finish. It is easy to put a glass like paint job on it.
Oak is a great wood that has unfortunately suffered from over exposure in the 80's and 90's. A good choice if you are matching oak furniture, it can be easily and predictably stained.
I recommend choosing wood based on other furnishing at your work/play station.
Remember, you will receive your dock unfinished. It will require a small amount of sanding and a finish. If you're new to that don't worry, it's easy and I'm here to help.
As you can see I began cutting the bottoms of your units and am excited to get them out to you.
I will make a few assumptions unless you tell me otherwise.
- I will drill out the bottoms so your bolts should clear but I won't drill completely through the 1/4" plywood. If your screws protrude more than 3/16" let me know and I'll drill completely through.
- I will tent the Ergodock to 13º. You can change the angle by moving leg toward or away from side. If you think you would want something more than 18º, let me know so I can make longer legs.
I make Glod's dock about 3/16" higher than the top surface of his ErgoDox. If you want yours different let me know.
Donation and order
You can easily donate to Geekhackers by clicking donate at top of page and donate via paypal. When you do, get a confirmation # so I can verify donation. 100% will go to geek hack so feel free to be as generous as you wish. I ask a $25 minimum donation. If your from outside continental US check with me before donating because of extra shipping costs. It would be a lot easier for me to just give directly to GH but I am really looking forward to seeing pictures
of all of your ErgoDoxes riding on your own unique Ergodock. I think you will like them.
PM me to confirm order and select wood and other options. Of course I'll need your mailing address as well. I hope to have them done in a week but be patient if it is a bit longer, I have to work too.
