Chinese (only?) boards are simply square in shape. Japanese (and other international boards) tend to have a slight rectangular shape so as to appear square to the players looking down. In short, you would expect more variability in length and width with floor boards given the above.Īre you referring to the grid or the whole board? The grid on all boards should be of the same standard size. The assumption here is that after the block has stabilized, the final dimensions are pretty much set. However, I remember watching a video (can't find the link now) where a floor board, or a very thick table board, was passed through a planer. Kaya is a soft wood and will fluctuate seasonally more than hard woods, which is why keeping your Kaya board in a consistent environment is important.įrom my understanding, the final dimensioning/finishing of Kaya floor boards is done with hand planes.

How much movement (all things being equal) depends on the species.

Wood moves and will move its entire 'life.' Thicker pieces are prone to more seasonal movement than thinner pieces, even after they've stabilized. These massive blocks are typically dried (stabilized) for 15 to 25 years depending on thickness – thick floor boards will shrink more substantially and less uniformly than thinner table boards. Complete speculation here, but it may be due to the initial dimensioning of the block being cut oversized to compensate for shrinkage.

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