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Cleaning a Chaban After Gong Fu

Step-by-step cleaning routine for a wooden chaban after a gong fu session. Workshop guidance from METADESK in Kostopil.

Chaban Care Basics

How to care for a wooden chaban tea table from METADESK. Daily wiping, oiling, and storage advice from our Kostopil workshop.

8mm vs 10mm Sadhu Nail Spacing for Hand-Standin...

8mm vs 10mm nail spacing on sadhu boards compared for hand-standing practice — sensation, progression, and how to choose for your level.

Copper vs Steel Sadhu Board Nails: Real Differe...

Compare copper and steel sadhu board nails. Honest material differences, durability, sensation and maintenance from the METADESK Kostopil workshop.

The First Cleaning Ritual After Receiving Your ...

How to receive, inspect, and prepare your new sadhu board on day one. A simple ritual that does both practical and meaningful work.

How to Quiet Squeaky Wooden Balance Boards

Why wooden balance boards squeak and how to silence them. Diagnosing the source, fixing without damaging the wood, and when to send for repair.