About Exotic Hardwood
To avoid checking or cracking, all of Exotic Hardwood woods have either been thoroughly waxed, air dried, or kiln dried. Individual components moisture contents can vary, thus additional drying might be required. Kiln dried pieces are typically stated on their website, but it's not always simple to obtain this information from the processing mills overseas, keep in mind that no wood on Exotic Hardwood site is above 2 inches thick unless specifically marked. The figure and processing of the woods might differ significantly. To aid prevent cracking, Paraffin wax and/or anchor sealer have been applied to several of the parts. Just scrape or sand the wood to get rid of the wax or sealant. You might need to apply a wax remover in certain unusual circumstances.