All of the hardened stainless goodness of our most popular Driver, but with a classic hand crafted elm wood handle.
We've only machined a limited batch of 100 Classic Drivers for December delivery and we wanted to make sure you guys were the first to find out about it.
CLICK HERE for early access to Classic Driver and use code "GETWOOD" for free worldwide shipping!
Got Wood?
We got the best wood, elm! Elm is a type of hardwood valued for its strength, durability, and appealing grain patterns. It's been used for centuries in furniture making as the wood's interlocked grain gives it a very unique look, and also makes it resistant to splitting (nobody wants split wood…)
Why So Limited?
All that beauty comes at a cost. The same wood grain that makes it so strong and look so interesting also makes it difficult to work with; you're never quite sure which way is up with this grain!
Also, elm trees across Europe have been devastated by Dutch elm disease carried by a sneaky beetle that brings fungus to the tree... this makes it very difficult to get hold of elm that is from managed woodland, so we don’t get much of it to work with!
Mirroring The Original
Like the original Weltrecord driver by Conrad Baumann, the mechanical parts have the steel look using the same hardened martensitic stainless steel parts we use for our Steel Drivers, making this a serious work horse that will drive whatever you need, whenever you need it.
Stainless Steel Fixings
The ultimate blend of wood and metal. Like all fine medieval ballistas, we've paired the wood with press-fit stainless-steel ball detents and inserts for the grub screws, so this handle can be taken off for maintenance the same way you can with our metal versions.
Finish Him
Here at MetMo we live by the advice of the great Ron Swanson, and we don't treat wood that doesn't need it. We've purposely left the elm untreated showcasing its natural beauty, but this also means that you can personalise it yourself with furniture polish, wax, or a stain of your liking. Just promise not to commit a crime and stain it purple!
Thank You!
We'd just like to thank everyone for their ongoing support and feedback you've given us over the years, as the Classic Driver project simply wouldn't exist without you.
We're only sending this limited batch to our Driver and CubeClub community as you guys made this happen, so as a thank you you can use the code below to get free worldwide shipping.
Use code GETWOOD at checkout for free shipping on everything MetMo.
(This code will expire on Tuesday 3rd December at 11:59pm GMT)
I hope you've enjoyed our old take on a new take of an old design... I think that makes sense 🧐
If you have any questions, please let us know in the comments below!
Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends in America 🇺🇸