Frequently Asked Questions

The short answer is yes, but bear with me. Relatively small pieces such as cutting or serving boards, trays, desk clocks, or coaster sets can be easily shipped at an extra charge. However, items such as tables can, in principle, be shipped, but it can be costly. If you don't live close enough to pick up your piece, let's talk about shipping.   

Cutting boards need a little TLC to remain in good condition. There are some simple, basic rules: 

1. After each time you use your board, wipe it clean with a damp sponge and lightly rinse. 

2. Stand your board on its edge to dry. Never lay it down on the countertop when it's wet. 

3. Never put your board in the  dishwasher. 

4. When the board starts to look dull (about every few months depending on use), apply some board conditioner. This will help seal and protect the wood. I provide you with a 2 oz. tin of conditioner with each board I sell. 

I use several types of finishes in my work. For cutting and serving boards - or anything else that will potentially come into direct contact with food - I use mineral oil and beeswax. It is food safe and does a good job of protecting the wood against water. For other pieces that aren't coming into direct with food and won't get a lot of hard use such as coasters or tea light holders, I tend to use penetrating oils like Danish oil  or tung oil. These do a wonderful job of accentuating the grain in a piece and are easy to apply.  Tables and serving trays tend to need more protection so for these I usually use polyurethane which forms a hard surface on the wood.  

I get my wood from a number of sources depending on the type of wood. I get most of my hardwood (maple, walnut, oak, birch, and the like) from a local sawmill.  Some of my hardwood is gifted by customers or friends. Every so often, I will buy my hardwood from someone posting on Facebook Marketplace if it's quality wood and at a good price. 

Although I don't typically use pine, when I do I get it from local "big box" stores. 

As you may have already read, many of the outdoor projects are made with pallet wood scavenged from the back of local stores. 

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More FAQ to come.