Why Are Sadhu Boards So Expensive?

The True Cost of a High-Quality Sadhu Board

At first glance, a Sadhu board may seem like just a piece of wood with nails. However, crafting a high-quality, safe, and durable Sadhu board requires extensive experience, specialized equipment, and the use of premium materials. Let’s explore why a high-quality nail board cannot be cheap.

Materials – The Foundation of a Quality Sadhu Board

1. Base – Solid Wood Instead of Plywood

The best Sadhu boards are made from solid wood like oak, walnut or ash, but not plywood.

Solid wood has several advantages:

• Greater strength and durability.
• Better experience during practice.
• Natural aesthetics.
• Every Sadhu board is unique

Wood preparation process includes:

• Purchasing whole wooden planks.
• Cutting and selecting only the best pieces.
• Creating wooden panels that will serve as the foundation of Sadhu board.

2. Nails – Precision and Quality Control

Some nail boards use standard roofing nails, but these nails do not always have consistent length or quality. Selecting 800 defect-free nails for one Sadhu board can take over two hours.

At Oh! Sadhu, we use custom-made nails, ensuring:

• Precise length and sharpness (not too sharp and not too blunt).
• High-quality stamping to avoid defects.
• Premium galvanization to protect against rust and increase longevity.

For copper nails Sadhu boards, we use pure copper wire, which provides:

• The best electrical conductivity for releasing negative energy.
• Natural antibacterial properties.
• High durability and comfort for nail-standing practice.

3. Protective Wood Coating

To ensure a long-lasting Sadhu board, we carefully select natural oils and paints. High-quality eco-friendly finishes may be expensive, but they:

• Protect a wood from moisture and wear.
• Enhance the appearance of a nail board.
• Are safe and non-toxic for the skin.

The Manufacturing Process – Precision in Every Detail

4. CNC Drilling

Many people believe that nails can simply be hammered into a wood, but that is a misconception. Without precise drilling:

• Nails will be misaligned.
• The board will crack under pressure.

Our process includes:

• Programming a CNC machine to drill holes with micron-level precision.
• Drilling 800 nail holes and 800 counter-holes for folding Sadhu boards to each other.
• A total of 1,600 holes in a pair of Sadhu boards.

5. Sanding and Painting a Sadhu Board

After drilling, boards go through several stages of sanding and painting:

• Sanding ensures a smooth, splinter-free surface.
• Oils or paints are applied in multiple layers, each taking hours or even days to dry.

6. Nail Insertion

Once a wooden base is ready, nails are manually inserted and hammered. This process alone takes over an hour per nail board. If a single defective nail is missed at this stage, it cannot be corrected later, and a board must be discarded.

To secure nails, we add a special wooden cover, which is glued to a base to hide nail heads.

7. Engraving and Personalization

Engraving is an additional step to create a unique Sadhu board. If a design covers an entire surface, a laser engraving process can take up to three hours.

Final Stages – Packaging and Accessories for Sadhu Boards

8. Storage and Transportation Case

High-quality Sadhu boards often come with a protective case. This ensures:

• Protection during storage.
• Convenience when transporting.

9. Secure Packaging for Safe Delivery

To prevent damage during shipping, each Sadhu nail board is carefully packed. This adds to the overall cost but guarantees that you receive a flawless product.

Can a High-Quality Sadhu Board Be Cheap?

Considering all materials, time, and expertise involved, it becomes clear that a high-quality Sadhu board cannot be cheap.

Yes, there are budget options made from plywood and store-bought nails, but these have serious drawbacks:

• Low-quality nails with inconsistent lengths, rough edges, or poor galvanization that rust quickly.
• Cheap, toxic finishes that may be harmful to a skin.
• Poorly treated plywood that can have splinters and an uneven surface.

By choosing a quality Sadhu board, you invest in an unmatched experience, product durability, and a safe and comfortable nail-standing practice.

Choose the Best Sadhu Board for Your Practice

At Oh! Sadhu, we meticulously control every stage of production to offer you the best Sadhu boards. Explore our collection and find the perfect Sadhu nail board for yourself. If you don’t see the design you want, we can create a custom board just for you!