Wooden Business Cards

jim1nz · 12th May 2007, 12:37 AM

Tree Machine, Jim, i remember you mentioning some wooden business cards once upon a time.

There was a lot of interest but it ended up coming to nothing. What happened to that...

JohN Dee · 13th May 2007, 04:57 AM

That sounds like a great idea, but also sounds abit costy....

I did abit of googling found a site that does it by hand, but no clear pics :\

http://www.cardsofwood.com/woodbuscard.htm

jim1nz · 14th May 2007, 04:44 AM

Great link John, cheers.

TM can you do any better seeing it was your idea in the first place

Sean Freeman · 14th May 2007, 05:18 AM

Jim here's the link TM put up for the company that makes the wood cards http://cardsofwood.com/woodbuscard.htm basically you can contact them via email, give them your artwork logos etc actually placing an order isn't online as far as I can tell. They are curently updating their website (they have a notice up!) so some of the functions don't ork as well as they should but be worth emailing them.

Tree Machine · 14th May 2007, 08:12 AM

I'll e-mail them again. I have already e-mailed them, letting them know both that I need to order new cards, and that we'd genuinely enjoy to learn about the microveneer process.

Boa and John both have the right link. If my memory serves me right, microveneer is a patented process, and Cards of Wood are the only ones out there doing this.

Each card is two thicknesses of microveneer laminated together. That keeps the cards from splitting along the grain lines. On some, there is a super-thin clear plastic laminate on the back.

I have always just bought 8-1/2 by 11 sheets of various species and cut them up myself. I'm down to my last 4 sheets (10 cards per sheet). I need to change my art, so Tree Machine says Tree Machine, Inc. My accountant tells me these are the rules.

I did happent to ge tthe president's name and was able to e-mail him directly, here goes the summon....

Mr Lenderlink of Cards of Wood, we summon thee forward. Steppeth forward and speaketh of thine microveneer. Hitherto and therefore without and yada yada.

Are you out there, Mr Lenderlink? Click, click.

Helloooooo, click click....

Tree Machine · 14th May 2007, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimNZ

Tree Machine, Jim, i remember you mentioning some wooden business cards once upon a time.

There was a lot of interest but it ended up coming 58to nothing. What happened to that...

There WAS a bit of mystique and intrigue. It didn't come to 'nothing' (yet), I just need a swif kick in the pants, that's all. Thanks for putting the boot in my butt, New Zealand Jim. I've got a few pictures, coming up.

Mr Lenderlink.... click, click.

jim1nz · 14th May 2007, 01:50 PM

They really do look the part, yea great TM a good photo would be the one!

Ekka · 14th May 2007, 01:56 PM

Hey TM,

What do you mean you are cutting up your own sheets? Do you buy blanks and do it yourself or something??

Tree Machine · 15th May 2007, 05:54 AM

That's exactly what I mean, Ekka. Here's a pic.

Tree Machine · 15th May 2007, 05:55 AM

Here's what the card looks like in cedar.

Tree Machine · 15th May 2007, 05:59 AM

I've got another image of the front, printed side, as a sheet of ten uncut cards.

Ahhh, here's one better. Here's a blank sheet of maple nect to the printed cedars.

These 7 sheets are all the cards I have left. I hand them out sparingly, but still, dangerously low.

Mr Lenderlink, are you out there???

yooo hooo, Mr. Lenderlink, click, click

Ekka · 15th May 2007, 06:02 AM

How do you print on that stuff at home?

Tree Machine · 15th May 2007, 06:13 AM

I don't, at home. I take them to a normal printing press and they run through like cardstock. I provide them with the art. I cut them up at home kind of on an as-needed basis. Since the sheets are stored stacked and sort of sealed, the cedar stays fresh and retains it's color. Otherwise the cedar oxidizes and mutes in color.

Here they are.

Interesting story behind this last order of card sheets. I ordered my normal variety of species, but mostly cedar. I asked really nicely of she could hand-pick from the cedar, all the really wild grain figures.

Amazing what she got me. Some of the sheets would just make you drool. I take them to my printer, I tell him, THIS is the side to be printed on.

Of course, he printed on the other side. I can see how both sides could look the same to someone who's not into wood. It still made a great card, and the backsides of my cards are fabulous.

Sean Freeman · 15th May 2007, 06:28 AM

They really are very special cards mate.

Tree Machine · 15th May 2007, 06:31 AM

I really don't mind cutting them up. I like working with wood on any level.

Tree Machine · 15th May 2007, 07:35 AM

Yea Boa, but what makes them REALLY special is that they're so cool, people won't throw them away. They'll put this card in a special place. They always know where you are when any one of their friends mentions needing a treeguy.

If a good client offers to pass my cards along, I will giive him only three, one for him and two friends. I don't cast these cards to the wind. I hand them out very sparingly.

http://www.treeworld.info/attachment...1&d=1179239677

Tree Machine · 15th May 2007, 07:36 AM

Ooops.

I didn't size those properly. Please forgive me.

12th May 2007, 12:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 296	Wooden Business Cards Tree Machine, Jim, i remember you mentioning some wooden business cards once upon a time. There was a lot of interest but it ended up coming to nothing. What happened to that... __________________ SPEED ALWAYS FOLLOWS TECHNIQUE

13th May 2007, 04:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 728	That sounds like a great idea, but also sounds abit costy.... I did abit of googling found a site that does it by hand, but no clear pics :\ http://www.cardsofwood.com/woodbuscard.htm __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

14th May 2007, 04:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 296	Great link John, cheers. TM can you do any better seeing it was your idea in the first place __________________ SPEED ALWAYS FOLLOWS TECHNIQUE

14th May 2007, 05:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sean Freeman PDF King & Arborist Extrodinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,643	Jim here's the link TM put up for the company that makes the wood cards http://cardsofwood.com/woodbuscard.htm basically you can contact them via email, give them your artwork logos etc actually placing an order isn't online as far as I can tell. They are curently updating their website (they have a notice up!) so some of the functions don't ork as well as they should but be worth emailing them. __________________ Sean Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky, We fell them down and turn them into paper, That we may record our emptiness. - Kahlil Gibran

14th May 2007, 01:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 296	They really do look the part, yea great TM a good photo would be the one! __________________ SPEED ALWAYS FOLLOWS TECHNIQUE

14th May 2007, 08:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 569	I'll e-mail them again. I have already e-mailed them, letting them know both that I need to order new cards, and that we'd genuinely enjoy to learn about the microveneer process. Boa and John both have the right link. If my memory serves me right, microveneer is a patented process, and Cards of Wood are the only ones out there doing this. Each card is two thicknesses of microveneer laminated together. That keeps the cards from splitting along the grain lines. On some, there is a super-thin clear plastic laminate on the back. I have always just bought 8-1/2 by 11 sheets of various species and cut them up myself. I'm down to my last 4 sheets (10 cards per sheet). I need to change my art, so Tree Machine says Tree Machine, Inc. My accountant tells me these are the rules. I did happent to ge tthe president's name and was able to e-mail him directly, here goes the summon.... Mr Lenderlink of Cards of Wood, we summon thee forward. Steppeth forward and speaketh of thine microveneer. Hitherto and therefore without and yada yada. Are you out there, Mr Lenderlink? Click, click. Helloooooo, click click....

14th May 2007, 01:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,846	Hey TM, What do you mean you are cutting up your own sheets? Do you buy blanks and do it yourself or something?? __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

15th May 2007, 05:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 569	I've got another image of the front, printed side, as a sheet of ten uncut cards. Ahhh, here's one better. Here's a blank sheet of maple nect to the printed cedars. These 7 sheets are all the cards I have left. I hand them out sparingly, but still, dangerously low. Mr Lenderlink, are you out there??? yooo hooo, Mr. Lenderlink, click, click

15th May 2007, 06:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,846	How do you print on that stuff at home? __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

15th May 2007, 06:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
Sean Freeman PDF King & Arborist Extrodinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,643	They really are very special cards mate. __________________ Sean Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky, We fell them down and turn them into paper, That we may record our emptiness. - Kahlil Gibran

15th May 2007, 07:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 569	Ooops. I didn't size those properly. Please forgive me.

17th May 2007, 12:20 AM	#18 (permalink)
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