The chief difference between our craftsmen and virtually all other board makers is the use of a single plank of wood to show the true face of nature.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
The Wooden Cutting Boards
There is a long history of woodworking craftsmanship here on Vancouver Island using our local woods - including Bigleaf Maple, a wood favoured by our boardmakers for its practical qualities and the incredible beauty of its figured grains.
The chief difference between our craftsmen and virtually all other board makers is the use of a single plank of wood to show the true face of nature.
This is an example from the Lee Wolf Collection of a very rare Birds Eye Maple carving board. Lee Wolf boards are handcrafted from Vancouver Island Bigleaf Maple and come in a variety of figured grains,sizes, and shapes. These boards serve a number of functions, including, carving, cutting, chopping, serving and presentation. All are original, one-of-a-kind, and as practical as they are beautiful.
Boards Crafted by Todd feature a variety of custom designed rare wood inlays against a background of Vancouver Island Bigleaf Maple. This particular example was handcrafted using over 100 individual pieces of Purple Heart wood to create the grape motif - a treasure for the wine and cheese lover in your life.
The chief difference between our craftsmen and virtually all other board makers is the use of a single plank of wood to show the true face of nature.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
The Lee Wolf Collection
The signature characteristics of a Lee Wolf cutting board are as follows;
- Each board is handcrafted from a single plank of wood
- The face of each board is uncut and shows the real grain pattern in all of its natural variation
- The shape of each board displays live and hand finished edges
- No two boards are the same in any respect
- The dimensions of each board are unique
Current Inventory
The following boards are currently in inventory. To purchase or order one of these boards click here.
Birds Eye Maple
Birds Eye Maple is a very rare wood. The following boards present Birds Eye Maple at its best. Some boards have a carving side and a cutting or presentation side. As beautiful as the boards are they are also completely functional.
In a good year perhaps ten Birds Eye boards of this size and quality are handcrafted at Lee Wolf's bench. They are exceptional in every respect. We know of no comparable handcrafted boards being made in North America.
Birds Eye Maple Carving Board - #60 - $350.00
18 1/2" x 14" x 2 1/4"
Two Views
Birds Eye Maple Carving Board- #52 - $325.00
18 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Three views
18 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Three views
Birds Eye Maple Carving Board #53 - $325.00
17 1/2" x 14 1/4" x 1 1/2"
Two views
Birds Eye Maple Cutting Board - #65 - SOLD
16" x 10 3/4" x 1 1/4"
Two Views
Birds Eye Maple Cutting Board - #65 - SOLD
16" x 10 3/4" x 1 1/4"
Two Views
Birds Eye Maple Cutting Board - #66 - $195.00
15 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 1"
Two Views
Figured Patterned Maple
The range of tonal colours in this board displays the magic and warmth of maple texture
Carving Board #25 - $225.00
17" x 14" x 1 1/2"
Maple Carving Board - #61 - $225.00
Spalting and Tiger Stripe
16 3/4" x 12 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Three Views
Maple Carving Board - #63 - $225.00
Spalting and Tiger Stripe
17 1/4" x 12 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Two Views
Maple Carving Board - #64 - $215.00
Spalted and Tiger Stripe
15" x 10 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Two Views
MEDIUM BOARDS
Birds Eye Maple
Birds Eye Maple Cutting/Presentation Board - #67 - $175.00
14 1/4" x 12 1/4" x 1 1/4"
Three Views
Spalted Maple Board - #62 - $95.00
16 3/4" x 10" x 1"
Two Views
Birds Eye Maple
Birds Eye Maple Cutting/Presentation Board - #67 - $175.00
14 1/4" x 12 1/4" x 1 1/4"
Three Views
Spalted Maple Board - #62 - $95.00
16 3/4" x 10" x 1"
Two Views
Spalted Maple Board - #44 - $95.00
17" x 10" x 3/4"
Three Views
At 17" long this board (#44)would be the perfect Baguette Board as well it would make a nice serving board.
Tiger Stripe
Perfect for just about anything from a carving board to a cheese or everyday bread board.
Tiger Stripe Carving Board - #30 - 95.00
18" x 9 1/2" x 3/4"
Two Views
SMALLER BOARDS
These smaller boards exhibit the entire range of figured patterns found in less than 5% of all Bigleaf Maple Trees including, curly, spalted, tiger stripe and birds eye.
Birds Eye Maple Cheese or Cutting Board - #71 -$100.00
14 1/2" x 10" x 3/4"
Four Views
Long Handled Bread/Cutting Board - #70 - $55.00
13 1/2" x 8" x 1/2"
Two Views
Tiger Stripe Long Handled Bread Board - #54 - $55.00
15 3/4" x 8 1/4 " x 3/4"
Two Views
I love the grain on this next board. Looks like a flame.
Striped Long Handled Bread Board - #55 -SOLD
14 1/2" x 7 1/4" x 5/8"
Three Views
Spalted Maple - #37 - SOLD
14 3/4" x 9" x .3/4"
Three Views
Tiger Stripe - #39 - $65.00
Two Views
Spalted Maple - #40 - $70.00
12.5" X 9.5" X 1"
Two Views
Two Views
Mixed Grain - #42 - SOLD
13" x 7.5 x 1/2"
Two Views
Spalted Maple Board - #43 - $100.00
14 1/2" x 10" X 3/4"
Four Views
Spalted Maple Sandwich Boards - #46/#47 - $80.00
11 1/2" x 7" x 1/2" and 11" X 6 1/2" X .1/2"
Two Views
#72 & #73 would both be perfect as Baguette or Cheese Boards
Tiger Stripe Maple - #72 - $75.00
16" x 7 1/2" x 1/2"
Two Views
Tiger Stripe Maple - #73 - $75.00
16" x 6" x 3/4"
Three Views
#50 and #51 Paired together would make great sandwich or cheese boards.
Birds Eye Maple - #50 - $60.00
13" x 7 1/2" x 1/2"
Three Views
13" x 7 1/2" x 1/2"
Three Views
Birds Eye Maple - #51 - SOLD
11 1/2" x 6" x 1/2"
Three Views
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Boards Crafted by Todd
Todd is a master woodworking artisan who uses fine inlay woods to create intricate designs. Dedication to detail is wonderfully expressed and the beauty of each piece speaks for itself.
The following three pieces in our inventory showcase Todd's custom crafted boards.
Bookmatched Bigleaf Maple
Serving and Presentation Board
Jatoba Wood Inlays Surrounding Curly Maple Centre
Curly Maple sides
T1 - $225.00
22" x 11 1/4" x 1 1/4"
Two Views - Click to Enlarge
Serving and Presentation Board
Jatoba Wood Inlays Surrounding Curly Maple Centre
Curly Maple sides
T1 - $225.00
22" x 11 1/4" x 1 1/4"
Two Views - Click to Enlarge
Tapered Ends
Bookmatched Bigleaf Maple Cutting/Presentation Board
Jatoba and Walnut Inlays
T2 - $155.00
18 1/2" x 11 1/2" x.3/4"
Three Views - Click to Enlarge
Side 2
Jatoba Edge
Bigleaf Maple Cheese Board.
This one-of-a-kind board is really a work of art. Many hours have gone into creating this beautiful unique board. It is made from Bigleaf maple and the grapes are cut from Purpleheart wood. This is the wood's natural colour.
T3 - $215.00
22" x 6 1/2" x 3/4"
Two Views - Click to Enlarge
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to the questions I receive most often. If you have any other questions just email me. I'll be happy to answer them.
HOW DO I CLEAN AND CARE FOR MY BOARD?
Wash with hot soapy water, rinse and dry well. Oil occasionally with a food grade oil. The cheapest and easiest to acquire is mineral oil. You can find it in most drug stores. 100% Tung oil is also recommended. Clapham’s Beeswax salad bowl finish is another option.
Never use vegetable oils or olive oil as they will go rancid.
If your board has picked up odors (onions, garlic etc..)use the cut side of a lemon as a scrub brush and rub the board with salt or baking soda. Wash, rinse and dry well and oil again.
NEVER, EVER put your wooden boards in the dishwasher.
WHAT ABOUT SCRATCHES?
One of the questions I get asked often is “What about scratches”. My answer is always the same. What about scratches? Scratches do not mar the beauty of these boards, they just contribute to it. Don’t be afraid to use your board.
After years of use your board can be lightly sanded to return it to its original state.
HOW ARE THESE BOARDS DIFFERENT FROM MANUFACTURED BOARDS?
When you look at a wooden manufactured cutting board you will see sameness in colour, grain pattern, glued dimensional board size…..etc….. The reasons for this have everything to do with cost – variation is the greatest barrier to production efficiency. For these reasons the natural beauty of highly figured grain patterns and warm tonal variations in colour are processed out of a manufactured board.
Lee Wolf takes great pride in letting nature speak for itself. The majority of his boards are crafted from the Bigleaf Maple growing on Vancouver Island. Because he uses a single piece of wood to craft each board you will find the undisturbed beautiful face of nature on each unique board, including, the rare Birds Eye Maple , curly maple, tiger stripe, quilted, tortoise and often a spectacular mix of many of these grain patterns.
HOW DO YOU PRICE YOUR BOARDS
Prices are based on: grain, rarity, beauty, size and weight
Because these boards are all one of a kind, when a board sells there will never be another one exactly the same.
For years I’ve been sending these one-of-a-kind boards as gifts to friends all over Canada and the US. They make wonderful gifts for all occasions including weddings, birthdays Christmas. A gift that will bring many years of joy.
HOW DO I CLEAN AND CARE FOR MY BOARD?
Wash with hot soapy water, rinse and dry well. Oil occasionally with a food grade oil. The cheapest and easiest to acquire is mineral oil. You can find it in most drug stores. 100% Tung oil is also recommended. Clapham’s Beeswax salad bowl finish is another option.
Never use vegetable oils or olive oil as they will go rancid.
If your board has picked up odors (onions, garlic etc..)use the cut side of a lemon as a scrub brush and rub the board with salt or baking soda. Wash, rinse and dry well and oil again.
NEVER, EVER put your wooden boards in the dishwasher.
WHAT ABOUT SCRATCHES?
One of the questions I get asked often is “What about scratches”. My answer is always the same. What about scratches? Scratches do not mar the beauty of these boards, they just contribute to it. Don’t be afraid to use your board.
After years of use your board can be lightly sanded to return it to its original state.
HOW ARE THESE BOARDS DIFFERENT FROM MANUFACTURED BOARDS?
When you look at a wooden manufactured cutting board you will see sameness in colour, grain pattern, glued dimensional board size…..etc….. The reasons for this have everything to do with cost – variation is the greatest barrier to production efficiency. For these reasons the natural beauty of highly figured grain patterns and warm tonal variations in colour are processed out of a manufactured board.
Lee Wolf takes great pride in letting nature speak for itself. The majority of his boards are crafted from the Bigleaf Maple growing on Vancouver Island. Because he uses a single piece of wood to craft each board you will find the undisturbed beautiful face of nature on each unique board, including, the rare Birds Eye Maple , curly maple, tiger stripe, quilted, tortoise and often a spectacular mix of many of these grain patterns.
HOW DO YOU PRICE YOUR BOARDS
Prices are based on: grain, rarity, beauty, size and weight
Because these boards are all one of a kind, when a board sells there will never be another one exactly the same.
For years I’ve been sending these one-of-a-kind boards as gifts to friends all over Canada and the US. They make wonderful gifts for all occasions including weddings, birthdays Christmas. A gift that will bring many years of joy.
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