Wood Products

I use local hardwoods to make unique and beautiful serving boards. All of the wood used to make my products are salvaged, reclaimed, or repurposed hardwoods. The majority of wood comes from local eucalyptus and English walnut orchards. In addition, I use wood harvested from areas burned by wildfires and urban trees removed from roadways or from under powerlines. In some cases wood, such a black walnut and cherry, is leftover scraps from a local cabinet shop. It takes a bit more work to use non-dimensional lumber to create these boards, but it’s a labor of love and it is a highly sustainable practice.

 
 

  • The cutting boards are made from northern California hardwoods that were salvaged, reclaimed, or harvested from orchards. The boards are typically 14 X 11 X 1 inch. Custom sizes and engraving is available.

  • Using durable materials such as cherry, maple, English walnut and eucalyptus, the butcher boards are tough, functional and beautiful. Sizes range from 14 -16 inches long, 11 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches thick. Juice groves are optional.

  • These boards are all custom and are made from eucalyptus, English walnut, Claro walnut, Bastogne walnut and olive. They come in three general size ranges: small (13-16 inches ), medium, (16-20 inches), and large (21- 26 inches). All of the wood is harvested and/or salvaged locally from Northern California. Many of the boards have live edges.

  • Paddles boards are made from English walnut or eucalyptus, and are 13 1/2 inches long and 8 (ish) inches wide. All of the wood used to make the paddle boards are harvested from English walnut and eucalyptus orchards grown locally in Northern California. These are face grain boards and all defects, cracks, and knot holes are filled with food safe epoxy. Several engraving options are available.

 
 

Skull Art

In addition to being an avid woodworker, I am a wildlife biologist. I have always been fascinated with the diversity and complexity of animal skulls. Even within the same species, age and sex class, the skulls can have wildly different features and each skull is truly unique. I enjoy created custom skull art through a combination of bone carving, epoxy inlays and painting. Skull painted using the Fordite method accentuate the skulls natural beauty and complexity. The majority of my skull art products are created by commission.

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Does Sustainability Matter?

YES, it matters. I think we should try to incorporate sustainable practices into everything we do. One way to do that is to purchase and use items made in a sustainable manner. I use local hardwoods from northern California, many of which are agricultural by-products to create beautiful serving boards.

Skull Painted Using Fordite

Skull Art: Highlighting the Fordite Method

Skulls painted using the Fordite method accentuate the skull’s natural beauty and complexity. By commission, I create beautiful skull art on cow, deer, elk, and skull reproductions.

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Skull Art By Commission

Whether it is to preserve a skull from a fabulous hunting trip or simply to create a unique piece of art I would love to help you. If you are interested in attempting a skull painting project DIY style check out my YouTube video for helpful tips. If you are interested in having me work on your legally harvested or obtained skull then please contact me.