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| Guards are made with hardwoods and wood glue. I use Titebond 3. The guard is made with a slip fit tongue and groove joint. No hardware is used. Specifications: Hole for Torah Rod is 1 1/8 inches diameter (Actual Torah dowels are one (1) inch diameter.) Nominal guard size is 5 1/2 by 2 inches, 3/4 inch thick Usually two required per Torah Produced with natural hard woods, Finished with clear plastic/acrylic type finish (ie: Varathane, Krylon Crystal Clear) No stains, varnishes, or shellacs Beeswax is used to lubricate the sliding insert Typical woods used are Mahogany, Cherry, Maple, Walnut Regular order includes my choice of colors (woods) Customized orders are welcome - your choice of woods, hole sizes, overall sizes. Please specify and submit request for estimate. Additional charges may apply.
Please check your Torah Rod (dowel) diameter before ordering. 1 inch is standard on the Torahs at my synagogue, yours may be different. A 1” dowel uses a 1-1/8 Torah Guard Brass or sterling silver commemorative plates can be added and engraved, or engraved by you
UPDATE: Now shipping Version 2 "Snap Fit"
An improvement has been made to Torah Guards- The Snap Fit. A combination of a small brass nail and some creative carving causes the Torah Guard insert to "snap" into place. Once in place, the nail head is captured by a small pocket inside the Guard and retains the insert in place, preventing slipping and falling out over time. This improvement should enhance the longevity of the Torah Guard and make it trouble free. The brass nail is completely embedded in the Guard and is not visible on the outside once installed. The insert makes a pleasant "snap" noise upon being correctly inserted, and does not prevent removal in the future. We understand that some of our customers may object to the inclusion of "hardware" into the Torah Guard. In respect to them, Torah Guards may be ordered in version 1 or the new version 2 at the same price and with the same delivery schedule. I feel the improved version 2 is a great improvement over version 1, and will ship version 2 unless strongly objected to. The choice is entirely the Customer's preference. Please contact me with any questions or comments:
| | Titebond specs from the Titebond website (http://www.titebond.com/WNTitebondIIITB.asp)
Titebond® III is the most advanced wood glue available today. It combines the strength, sandability, ease of use and water cleanup of PVAs (aliphatic resins) with the durability, open time and water-resistance of polyurethanes.
Waterproof - Passes ANSI/HPVA Type I Specification
Superior strength
Longer open time
Lower application temperature
Resists solvents, heat and mildew
Unaffected by finishes
Water cleanup & Non-toxic
FDA approved for indirect food contact
Sands easily without softening
Safer than traditional waterproof glues
Ultimate in Waterproof
Passes Type I water resistance
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