A wood counter top has natural beauty and traditional appeal as well as renowned utility as a cut-and-chop surface. Each counter top we make is individually hand crafted. We are committed to the highest quality of craftsmanship and take pride in each piece we make. In addition to counter tops, we custom manufacture island tops, kitchen carts, tables, bar tops, and desk tops.

A wood counter top or butcher block top is not one solid block of wood but wood segments that are glued together and planed smooth. How the wood segments are arranged and which grain of the wood is visible helps determine the top's look and strength. The grain types are referred to as:

• Face grain, which uses the surface width of the board.

• Edge grain, which uses strips placed on edge.

• End grain, which uses blocks of wood arranged so that their ends point up revealing the growth rings.

Oils condition wood to keep it from drying, cracking, or warping. Pastes and waxes seal the surface to lock in moisture and keep food and liquids out. These natural finishes generally require frequent reapplications and may not provide the protections that the manufactured finishes do, but they allow the wood to age naturally.