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Chess Boards

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Walnut and Maple Chessboard. 1.5" squares, 15" wide $100.  Built with solid hardwoods and backed with felt. 
A chessboard can be built into a casual table like this one.  Additional sizes and wood combinations can be custom made.
Drop me a line on my contact page or call (919) 627-7330 if you are interested.


Cutting Boards
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My take on the standard edge grain cutting board, size varies based on materials used.  Contrasting species of wood are used including maple, jatoba, walnut and cherry.  I make the typical edge grain multiple wood species cutting board.  I then cut the board in two, lightly sand the cut curved edges and glue and clamp a 1/16" strip in between the two halves.  After that dries, I repeat the process a second time.  FDA approved food-safe glue is used.  After rounding the edges and thorough sanding the board is finished with several applications of mineral oil.
Drop me a line on my contact page or call (919) 627-7330 if you are interested.
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These boards are light duty boards suitable for cutting breads and cheese or charcuterie use. They are typically 5/8 to 3/4" thick.
A. 14-1/2X8X3/4" $50 plus tax and shipping
C. 12-1/4X7-1/2X3/4" $50 plus tax and shipping
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These are heavy duty boards suitable for general food prep, cutting and chopping, and are 1" or greater in thickness.
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I started making these as a way to use scraps and cut offs generated making other items.  No two coasters are alike.  While I am happy that I am not throwing out all this material, I probably have as much effort in making a set of these as I do in a cutting board or picture frame!
Coasters are 4X4" and 1/2 to 3/8" thick.  They are finished with three coats of polyurethane and come with a red oak storage rack.
​Drop me a line on my contact page or call (919) 627-7330 if you are interested.
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Keepsake Boxes
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Sapele and Maple keepsake box. 10"X7"X3" excluding lid. Lid with highly figured raised center panel and contrasting inlayed edges $150.
Drop me a line on my contact page or call (919) 627-7330 if you are interested.
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    • Custom Woodwork
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