End Grain Cutting Board
This handsome cutting board is made from Maple, Purpleheart and Jatoba. Both sides are usable due to the ambidextrous finger grooves routered into each end of the board. This is a solid piece and will last for many years even under hard use. Over time the board will become dry. Under normal use, you will want to apply a coat of readily available food-grade mineral oil to preserve and beautify the wood about once a month. Only hand wash please. Why "End Grain" you may ask? Great question. The end grain is preferred over the long grain as the blade of the knife tends to pass between the wood fibers as opposed to actually cutting them as in the case of cutting across the grain. Making a board this way also takes over twice as long due to the multiple steps involved and the end grain is harder to work with. Hence the higher cost you might notice as compared to a long grain cutting board. The added durability and style are worth it. Overall size as shown is approximately 12" x 18" x 1.5" thick. Finished simply with food-grade Mineral Oil. Please inquire about other materials, sizes and patterns.
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MonkeyMoon Studio is the culmination of over 25 years of woodworking, sign-making, mechanical engineering, entrepreneurship and good old fashioned American ingenuity.
MonkeyMoon Studio was born in the Pacific Northwest but now resides in the Triad area of North Carolina. MMS is a husband and wife team where we produce authentic handcrafted furniture and decor, by blending old-world craftsmanship with modern materials and themes. We are passionate about our work and it shows in our attention to detail. Consequently, you won’t find cheap pressboard with faux wood veneers made in mass quantities overseas. If that’s what you are looking for, please look elsewhere. But if you are searching for that one of a kind, hand-made piece that will last for generations, look no further.
Our capabilities include: general and fine woodworking; metals and welding; laser cut and engraved non-metallics; signmaking and illustration.
Stephanie's background is in sales, marketing and banking with significant experience in the skilled trade industries. She loves to be front and center with projects and creativity. Chris holds a Master's degree in mechanical engineering with nearly three decades of engineering experience, primarily in the Aerospace industry. Woodworking is a longtime passion that feeds his creative side.
Everything is made by us, right here in southeast America.
- SZ
Stephanie Zohorsky
For Giraffe Wall Art Decor Cut-Out Wood Sign5.0Chris created a giraffe cut-out wood sign for a new grandchild's nursery. It was exactly what I wanted and it is just beautiful. He communicated with me several times to be certain of what I envisioned. I couldn't be happier with the finished product!
- JH
Jennifer Harder
For Jennifer's Wall Art5.0Working with Chris was a great experience overall and the final product was exactly what I was looking for. I appreciate the time he took with me to get it right and to make it a perfect addition to the house.
- GH
Gina Holland
For Custom Rustic Wood Sign4.7Chris did a beautiful job - it was just what I wanted! The only small issue was that I was hoping to receive it by my anniversary and it arrived 2 days late - not a big deal really, but would have been nice to have it sooner. Overall, it's perfect and I'm very happy! I would definitely use Chris again.
GSGreg Spurlock
For Shabby Chic / Distressed Sign5.0I had a great experience with this seller/craftsman. He put together an incredible project that I am giving to my wife for our fifth anniversary. He answered all my questions along the way and made recommendations as well. Very happy customer.
SBSuzan Bullock
For Custom Whitewashed Wood Sign4.8Very happy with the final product. Will definitely use Chris again. He was very attentive to what I wanted and delivered product in a timely manner.
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