Recycled Neck Ties

Recycled Neck Ties FARM HOME Clothes Chris Steinrueck and his brother David recycle old wood into ties and other items The unique ties grab attention says the co-owner of Wood Thumb “We wanted to make things out of reclaimed materials that would appeal to our age group ” says Steinrueck “We’ve had an awesome response to the ties We sell mostly to women who are looking for something unique When you wear a wood tie you get a really strong reaction from people ” The Steinruecks’ original tie comes in two sizes: 19 3/4 in suggested for those 5 ft 9 in and under and 21 1/2 in for those 5 ft 10 in and over It is priced at $43 99 Ties are made from reclaimed California Redwood salvaged from tunnels bridges and barns in the San Francisco Bay area A length of cord threaded through each segment lets it flex Since bringing out their original ties 3 1/2 years ago they have introduced striped wood ties $54 99 a bow tie $36 99 and wooden sunglasses made from oak or walnut $125 They also offer a wood caddy $49 95 for a 6-pack of beer or soda various wood shelves wooden greeting cards and even a wooden “pizza box” for $64 00 “We continue to develop new products ” says Steinrueck “We’re glad to do custom work if people have wood from their area ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Wood Thumb 354 5th St San Francisco Calif 94103 ph 415 512-7040; belle@woodthumb com; www woodthumb com

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