{"product_id":"factory-seconds-hairless-harebrushes","title":"Factory Seconds Hairless Harebrushes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant a Hairless Harebrush, but don't want to break the bank? Well, sometimes mistakes happen while making a paddle, and you can benefit from our blunders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese paddles are made from the same select stock we use in our Original Hairless Harebrushes, but for one reason or another, something went wrong. Maybe it was dropped and received a blemish we couldn't get out all the way. Maybe the router jig slipped, leaving us to reshape the handle to something out of typical spec. And sometimes wood just doesn't cooperate the way we want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever the flaws, they are only superficial, and these paddles are finished to the same butter smooth standards as our regular pieces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach paddle is still 9 inches long, and 3\/4 of an inch thick, offering bulky impact mass with a compact form factor. We offer these paddles in Flame-Distressed Yellow Pine, African Mahogany, and American Black Walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood used in these paddles has been hand sanded to a silky-smooth, satin surface, and is finished with our deep penetrating poly\/oil blend, which offers excellent protection without the glossy, sticky surface of typical polyurethane finishes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe weight and hardness of each wood changes the behavior of the paddles in interesting ways:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eFlame Distressed Yellow Pine\u003c\/strong\u003e is the softest, lightest, but also least durable wood we offer. It has a striking rustic aesthetic, with high contrast and wide grain patterns. These paddles sting, and leave welts, but typically don't leave deep bruises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill they bruise? Maybe. Will they leave welts? Absolutely. Can you break this paddle over a partner's hind-end? You just might if you try hard enough. (Please don't... it would likely be dangerous)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Mahogany \u003c\/strong\u003eis fairly lightweight, with tight interlocking grain, making paddles in this wood fast and agile, while transferring more force on impact. Not as light as pine, and not as dense as walnut, this is the happy middle-ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill they bruise? Yes. Will they leave welts? Also yes. Can you break this paddle over a partner's hind-end? Probably not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Black Walnut\u003c\/strong\u003e is a super-dense wood, and can have straight, blonde or brown colored, grain with some cathedral peaks in it; reminiscent of English Brown Oak. It can also have chocolaty brown grain, full of curling and quilted figure with a ton of chatoyance. This wood is heavy, hard, and durable, and finishes to a near flawless satin surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill they bruise? Yes. Will they leave welts? Also yes. Can you break this paddle over a partner's hind-end? Good luck with that.\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's How Our Factory Seconds Work:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a rotating stock of Factory Seconds Paddles in the same three varieties (pine, mahogany, and black walnut) used in our regular Hairless Harebrushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust select a Factory Seconds Paddle in the wood of your choice, and you'll receive a professionally finished \u003cstrong\u003erandom \u003c\/strong\u003epaddle from our stock of oopsies, in the wood you want. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where I'll note that \u003cstrong\u003ethe pictures in this listing may not be the exact product you receive!\u003c\/strong\u003e What you get will be the same dimensions and weight. It \u003cstrong\u003ewill \u003c\/strong\u003ehave a minor flaw or two that, while they may not be immediately noticeable, were just enough where it did not pass our strict quality control standards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the random nature of mistakes, and the rotating stock of Factory Seconds Paddles, they're priced 30% lower than our standard Hairless Harebrushes, while retaining the same materials, finish, and commitment to satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eALLERGY INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Black Walnut: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlthough severe reactions are quite uncommon, black walnut has been reported as a sensitizer. Usually most common reactions simply include eye and skin irritation. If you have sensitivities to any wood, we recommend you do further research before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Mahogany: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlthough severe reactions are quite uncommon, African mahogany has been reported as a sensitizer. Usually most common reactions simply include eye and skin irritation. If you have sensitivities to any wood, we recommend you do further research before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow Pine: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a catch-all term for several species of pine typically sold as construction and furniture grade pine lumber. Knowing the specific species at the consumer or small business level is nearly impossible. That said, all pines are resinous woods, and contain terpenes that can cause skin irritation in some people. If you have skin sensitivity to pine, or other coniferous woods, or the solvent turpentine, we recommend you select a different wood, and do proper research to ensure it is body safe for you before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eMineral oil and oil-based polyurethane blend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Contraption Shop","offers":[{"title":"American Black Walnut","offer_id":45121807548518,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"African Mahogany","offer_id":45121807515750,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flame Distressed Yellow Pine","offer_id":45121807482982,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/8771\/2870\/files\/FS-1.jpg?v=1773347900","url":"https:\/\/thecontraptionshop.com\/products\/factory-seconds-hairless-harebrushes","provider":"The Contraption Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}