Medium Sapele & European Beech Chopping Board

Description

This medium chopping board is made from sapele and European beech offcuts, shaped and joined by hand in my small workshop. Pale, fine-grained beech alternates with stripes of warm red-brown sapele, and the edges are softly rounded for comfortable handling. Using offcuts means good timber that would otherwise be thrown away gets a second life, and it means every board is a one-off. The pattern, grain and colour of yours won’t be repeated.

Details

• Wood: sapele and European beech
• Size: 335mm x 210mm x 22mm
• Weight: approx. 1180g
• Finish: food-safe mineral oil and beeswax
• Includes: one tin of board butter
• Handmade in Wiltshire. One-off piece.

Caring for your board

A little regular care keeps a wooden board looking good and lasting for years.

Everyday use

• Wipe or wash by hand with a soft cloth or sponge and warm, mild soapy water as soon as you can after use.
• Rinse quickly and dry with a cloth. Then stand the board on its edge so air can reach both sides.
• Never put it in the dishwasher, and don’t leave it soaking or sitting in water. This is what causes warping and cracking.
• Keep it away from direct heat, radiators and strong sunlight, and don’t put hot pans on it.

Re-oiling with your board butter

• Re-treat the board when it starts to look dry or pale, or when water stops beading on the surface. Monthly is a good rhythm at first, then as needed.
• Make sure the board is clean and fully dry. Rub on a thin, even layer of board butter with a soft cloth, covering both sides and the edges.
• Leave it to soak in for a few hours or overnight, then buff off any excess with a clean cloth.
• If you run out of board butter, food-grade mineral oil works too, followed by a little beeswax.

Wood is a natural material, and a board that is used and cared for will develop knife marks and character. This is a sign it is being loved.