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Care of Your Cheese Slicing Board

Easy! Use food-safe oil products only. This will penetrate natural wood surfaces and protect against drying, splitting and cracking. Rub on when it feels dry to you. Might not be that often, depending on use. We suggest our own cutting board treatment, or use any other that is food safe.

Cleaning: Wash with soap and warm water as needed, scrub clinging bits or smears off with a dish brush as needed, rinse and towel-dry immediately. When washing, wet down the entire board, not just one part of it. This helps the wood fibers adjust harmoniously. Set vertically on an edge to dry. Best storage is vertically on an edge as well.

TIPS:

• Do not allow your slicing board to soak in water.
• Never put it in the dishwasher.
• Do not leave near a source of strong heat or steam like a running dishwasher.

About Oregon Myrtlewood

Common Name: Oregon Myrtlewood, Pepperwood, Bay Laurel
Latin Name: Umbellularia californica
Family: Lauraceae (Laurel)

Myrtlewood trees typically must reach 100 to 150 years of age before they become commercially useful. It is estimated that the Myrtlewood tree can live up to 500 years old and can reach a height of 80 feet. The coloring of the wood ranges from tan to red, brown, gray and black. The fragrant Myrtlewood leaves are a common herb called "Bay Leaf" which is used for cooking. 

Myrtlewood trees will regrow as shoots from their stump and are also grown from their seeds. They have a strong root system which helps regenerate the species in the wild. New sprouts flourish from cut stumps, windfalls, and nurse logs. Wild trees are difficult to transplant due to their deep tap root system. 

Oregon Myrtlewood is a broadleaf evergreen native to Southwestern Oregon and Northwestern California. It grows prolifically in this coastal region. 

In the Bible, the Myrtle tree is of special religious significance, representing fertility and life. Although a larger tree with a little different flower type, Oregon Myrtlewood has a lot of similarities to the Myrtlewood growing in the Holy Land. "Instead of the brier shall come up the Myrtle tree" Isaiah 55:13. 

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No UPS shipping is available, local pickup or your private courier is needed. Can deliver in Jefferson or Kitsap County with nominal fee.

The dining table top alone without the metal bases shown is $8000. Top and custom metal bases together as shown, $8600.

The spalt maple figuring is accented with black epoxy that fills in gaps. The silky overall finish is satin lacquer.

The 28" high metal table bases shown are heavy strong steel, finished with a premium satin black paint for a smooth finish. The two custom table bases shown are $600 for the pair. Custom figured maple inserts complete the look. Please click on the many photos for closeup looks at the table top and bases.

Do you need something like this, but a bit different? Just ask about our Custom Woodworking!

Other table legs or base options are available, just ask!

In the event that this piece is purchased for use as a bar top, or a high-traffic casual dining peninsula, for example, the finish could be upgraded to a clear epoxy topcoat if the buyer wishes to have a nearly indestructible finish.

For a buyer not in the immediate area, we would suggest arranging with a local private courier to get the piece to you. Our UPS shipping program is not able to accommodate this piece.

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This redwood table top alone is $1500.

As shown in the photos with the 16" black baked enamel X-shaped bench bases included, $1640.

Do you need something like this, but a bit different? Just ask about our Custom Woodworking!

We have many different leg and base options available, please ask about options to suit your needs.

This beautiful redwood table top is shown here as a coffee table, but would make a super little laptop desk on 28" legs, or as a generously sized end table on 22" legs.

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The top alone is priced at $950. As shown in the photos here mounted on 28" 3-element hairpin legs, $1118.

This Elm top would also make a great coffee table or entryway bench, if mounted on 16" height legs or a natural base. We have many options for table legs and bases available to suit your needs, just ask!

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As shown in the photo on four 28" three-element hairpin legs, $1568.

This maple top would also be a great coffee table or bench, mounted on 16" legs. Could also be a beautiful "pony wall" topper, a petite countertop, or windowsill-mounted breakfast bar top.

We have a wide variety of legs and table base options, just ask!

Use this link for more info on the carved bears shown in photos.

Yes, we ship anything, anywhere!

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The 24" wide handmade lampshade shown is not included, but we have several different patterns to choose from at this size that are currently marked down 35%.

Please click through all the extra photos to check out the great angles on this floor lamp. The base is a trunk section that is very smooth and tactile, with the Buckeye cool gray and cream colors. Harvey selected a gorgeous Buckeye burl slab for a shelf, very handy when sitting near the lamp. The shelf is not yet attached, so another variety of wood could be selected the buyer preferred something else. Questions about this piece? Just ask.

Do you need something like this, but a bit different? Just ask about our Custom Woodworking!

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The legs as shown in the main photo are 16" turned walnut ($300 for three.) Many other legs and table bases available.

Alternate photos show the maple burl slab atop a natural redwood base, also at 16" coffee table height. Natural redwood table base is priced at $650. Combo is priced at $2300. Forest Gems crafted.

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This sturdy piece of Oregon Myrtlewood is super solid and has tons of character. Beautifully detailed and sealed. Features the olive and caramel colors that we love about this classic Northwest wood.

Would made a great entryway bench as well as a coffee table.

It could be part of a strong "nature moment" on a rustic natural table base! Just ask about the options.

Or, up on 28" legs it could be used as a writing desk or hall table.

As shown in the photo on two black baked enamel bench bases, $1640.

We have many leg and table/bench base options, please ask.

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Care of Your Wooden Cutting Board

Easy! Use food-safe products only. This will penetrate natural wood surfaces and protect against drying, splitting and cracking. Rub on when it feels dry to you. Might not be that often, depending on use.

Cleaning: Wash with soap and warm water as needed, scrub clinging food bits off with a dish brush as needed, rinse and towel-dry immediately. When washing, wet down the entire board, not just one part of it. This helps the wood fibers adjust harmoniously. Set vertically on an edge to dry. Best storage is vertically on an edge as well.

We suggest using our own Spoon and Board Care & Feeding product to care for your cutting board.

TIPS:

• Do not allow your wooden cutting board to soak in water.
• Never put wooden cutting boards in the dishwasher.
• Do not leave the cutting board near a source of strong heat or steam like a running dishwasher.
• Be sure to let house-sitters or guests know this also.

About Oregon Myrtlewood

Common Name: Oregon Myrtlewood, Pepperwood, Bay Laurel
Latin Name: Umbellularia californica
Family: Lauraceae (Laurel)

Myrtlewood trees typically must reach 100 to 150 years of age before they become commercially useful. It is estimated that the Myrtlewood tree can live up to 500 years old and can reach a height of 80 feet. The coloring of the wood ranges from tan to red, brown, gray and black. The fragrant Myrtlewood leaves are a common herb called "Bay Leaf" which is used for cooking. 

Myrtlewood trees will regrow as shoots from their stump and are also grown from their seeds. They have a strong root system which helps regenerate the species in the wild. New sprouts flourish from cut stumps, windfalls, and nurse logs. Wild trees are difficult to transplant due to their deep tap root system. 

Oregon Myrtlewood is a broadleaf evergreen native to Southwestern Oregon and Northwestern California. It grows prolifically in this coastal region. 

In the Bible, the Myrtle tree is of special religious significance, representing fertility and life. Although a larger tree with a little different flower type, Oregon Myrtlewood has a lot of similarities to the Myrtlewood growing in the Holy Land. "Instead of the brier shall come up the Myrtle tree" Isaiah 55:13. 

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Care of Your Wooden Cutting Board

Easy! Use food-safe products only. This will penetrate natural wood surfaces and protect against drying, splitting and cracking. Rub on when it feels dry to you. Might not be that often, depending on use.

Cleaning: Wash with soap and warm water as needed, scrub clinging food bits off with a dish brush as needed, rinse and towel-dry immediately. When washing, wet down the entire board, not just one part of it. This helps the wood fibers adjust harmoniously. Set vertically on an edge to dry. Best storage is vertically on an edge as well.

We suggest using our own Spoon and Board Care & Feeding product to care for your cutting board.

TIPS:

• Do not allow your wooden cutting board to soak in water.
• Never put wooden cutting boards in the dishwasher.
• Do not leave the cutting board near a source of strong heat or steam like a running dishwasher.
• Be sure to let house-sitters or guests know this also.

About Oregon Myrtlewood

Common Name: Oregon Myrtlewood, Pepperwood, Bay Laurel
Latin Name: Umbellularia californica
Family: Lauraceae (Laurel)

Myrtlewood trees typically must reach 100 to 150 years of age before they become commercially useful. It is estimated that the Myrtlewood tree can live up to 500 years old and can reach a height of 80 feet. The coloring of the wood ranges from tan to red, brown, gray and black. The fragrant Myrtlewood leaves are a common herb called "Bay Leaf" which is used for cooking. 

Myrtlewood trees will regrow as shoots from their stump and are also grown from their seeds. They have a strong root system which helps regenerate the species in the wild. New sprouts flourish from cut stumps, windfalls, and nurse logs. Wild trees are difficult to transplant due to their deep tap root system. 

Oregon Myrtlewood is a broadleaf evergreen native to Southwestern Oregon and Northwestern California. It grows prolifically in this coastal region. 

In the Bible, the Myrtle tree is of special religious significance, representing fertility and life. Although a larger tree with a little different flower type, Oregon Myrtlewood has a lot of similarities to the Myrtlewood growing in the Holy Land. "Instead of the brier shall come up the Myrtle tree" Isaiah 55:13. 

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