OK, then lets get started on this project!
Lets start with a list of wood we want cards on. You can send those lists to me at scott@penturners.org . Think in terms of wood you have used in turning a pen in the past six months. You could also post lists here, but I will compile all the lists in a week or two, and we'll post it for everybody to check over and add to.
Next, we need to agree on a format for these info cards. I propose as one option that we format it to fit on a standard buisness card size. It is easy to find these cards to go in your printer, and the size is convenient - small enough to fit in most pen boxes, and large enough to contain a respectable amount of information. What other options do we have?
There is also the question of Word files or PDF. Word files are more flexible, and could even be edited by the individual. But I understand that Word files are more susceptable to viruses. PDF files are more secure, and look great, but are not as flexible.
Then we need to decide what information will be on the card and how it is presented. What I propose here is that we have the common name of the wood at the top, centered. Under that the scientific name, smaller and in italics. Under that facts about the wood - hard data type. On the other side we would have the same information at the top - the common and scientific name. Under that we would have interesting facts, history or a story about the wood. This way, when both sides are printed, you have the best of both worlds. But you could also choose to print just one side or the other, depending on what suits you. Is there any objection in having the name of our organization at the bottom of the card?
OK, lets get those lists coming in. And please jump in with your opinion of what you think would be nice!
Scott.