Specific dimensions, your favorite exotic hardwoods, an inlay or initials. Quality takes the time it takes — I don't work to deadlines.
Fill out the form below with what you're picturing. Rough dimensions and a budget are enough to get started.
Usually within a few days. I'll confirm what's possible, suggest woods that suit the design, and send a quote. No pressure, no obligation.
A non-refundable 50% deposit reserves your place in the queue and covers the wood I'll source for your piece. I'll send progress photos as the board comes together.
I don't work to deadlines. Boards are finished when they're finished. Final balance is paid before shipping. Yours leaves the workshop oiled, waxed, and packed in a custom-fit box.
Final pricing depends on size, wood selection, and complexity. A small board in domestic hardwoods starts here. Larger pieces in rare exotics — African Padauk, Wenge, Bolivian Rosewood, Zebrawood — run higher. I'll send an exact quote once I understand what you're picturing.
A few minutes of detail saves us a week of back-and-forth.
Honestly? As long as it takes. I don't work to deadlines. End-grain construction involves multiple glue-ups, each needing time to cure, plus careful flattening, sanding, and finishing — and I refuse to rush any of those steps. If you need a piece by a specific date, I'm probably not the right maker for you, and I'd rather tell you that up front than disappoint you later.
U.S. shipping included on all commissions. International is possible but adds significant cost — let me know in the form and I'll work up a shipping quote with your project quote.
That's fine — most people don't, at first. Tell me what kitchen it's going into, what you cook most, and whether you want something subtle or a piece that stands out. We'll figure the rest out together.
The 50% deposit is non-refundable. Once it's paid, I begin sourcing wood specifically for your commission and reserving time on the bench — both of which represent real cost before a single cut is made. If something changes on your end, get in touch and we'll figure out how to make it right, but the deposit itself doesn't come back.