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Sunday, January 26, 2014

Something New

You made this out of an old shipping pallet?  Cool, I love it.
Reclaimed Hickory Serving Tray 11 1/2" x 18 1/2" 

Let's take a look at how you did it!
First, cut up an old shipping pallet....really?
Yes, that's how it started.  The hickory (we at least think it's hickory) is looking pretty good.  One clamped up and one ready to be be cut to length.

Looks like we are making 2 and the
pieces are coming together.
Test fit.
Bottom needs to be trimmed. 
Done.
Ready for finish, starting with the bottom.
What a difference a little Watco Danish Oil makes!

Something new from something old, Voila!
Champagne for the Grammy's? Sure.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Giveaway

1st of all, I must say our friends are the best! Facebook page likes are up, and we want more :-)
Share www.facebook.com/customcabinetry
Leave a comment and someone will win a cutting board!
You pick, rectangle or heart and thank you!
Drawing in 2 weeks = January 28th
Good luck friends!




I hope our friends are happy with the choices!

AND the winner is.....


Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Shapes?

Yes, shapes are happening!  

The first is designed as a Christmas gift for a family member...can you guess what one of her favorite things to collect is?
Rustic Cherry, see the grain variation? Love that.
This side wins me over, I am drawn to the character of the wood.
Piggy!
13 1/4" wide from nose to tail, 9" high and 3/4" thick. Available rustic cherry (shown) oak, maple $25 + Shipping

Let's not stop there!
9 1/2" x 9 1/2" add 4 1/2" for the handle, 14" overall length, 3/4" thick.
Shown in Cherry - Maple
$25 + Shipping
Cheers!

Heart shape is next! Ideas are welcome, which shapes do you think would be popular?

Heart in Maple - Walnut, ready for finish!
Ok, this is even cuter than I imagined!  
Approx. 10" x 10" x 3/4" thick, $25 + Shipping.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Cutting Board Design gets a Name


Introducing the "Preston" Cutting Board, our first special order. We have decided to name it after the designer, since it will be offered as a standard available option. Shown here sanded up and ready for finish.  16" x 22" x 1 1/8", radius corners and drip edge all around, but only on one side.  It's reversible!
Walnut is the wood choice and the Butcher Block Conditioner not only seals and protects the board, it also brings out the character in the wood grain. So pretty!
Do you agree? We love it and hope to sell many more (and keep one for us of course)!
We have since sold another, based on this design.  Red Birch is the wood choice, which has a slightly less material cost than Walnut, per board foot.
Beautiful! 
All the cutting boards we offer are hand made by the husband...no buyins.
In need of a cutting board for yourself or a gift?  You know who to call...

Thank you for stopping by, comments welcome!