Advanced Finishing Techniques
Our finishing process is extensive. The boards are sanded to such a fine sandpaper grit that a burnishing effect takes place. By burnishing, we’re removing the collapsed and soft cells of the timber, leaving behind a much harder and compressed surface which is far less prone to absorption. The boards go through several days of oiling and curing.

Australian Made
Based in the Adelaide Hills, an ideal region for timber manufacturing.

Eco-friendly Australian Timbers
All our boards are made from prime grade, kiln dried, Australian timbers. Our vigorous selection process removes any timber that won’t produce a superior board.

All our timbers have a verifiable history and source – be mindful when purchasing products that are designed for food preparation which are manufactured from recycled or reclaimed timbers. The wood may have been exposed to a number of chemicals over its lifetime as flooring, cabinetry, or in the building structures of some of our most contaminated old factories and warehouses. There may be a residual of chemicals embedded into the grain structure (nasties such as toxic adhesives, insecticides, insect faecal droppings, lead, etc.) which cannot be fully washed away, sanded out, or cut off. New timbers are by far the best option as their provenance is known from germination and they are harvested in a controlled environment.

Livos Oil is Food Safe
Livos is the perfect bacteria proof conditioner for any food preparation surface and any utensil made of wood which is used for direct or indirect contact with food. Livos Oil The original Hardwax Oil is based on natural vegetable oils and waxes. It is micro-porous and does not crack, flake, peel, or blister. It is water-repellent. It also enriches, beautifies, and reveals the gorgeous grain in high-quality wood. Using the oil on wooden kitchen items periodically will prevent the absorption of food odours and ease cleaning, as well as maintain the integrity of the wood, which is otherwise subjected to repeated wetting and drying in the course of use. If you would like further information regarding Livos, please see MSDS.

Latest Gluing Techniques
Timber gluing technology has come a long way in past years. It is not unusual to create a glue joint to be as strong as the timber itself, if not stronger. The glue is ideal for making chopping boards and is approved for indirect food contact by FDA USA.

Manoeuvrable
We use a non-slip, non-marking boot so you can reposition your board with ease when you need to, but will keep the board in place when you’re cutting. The boots also allow for airflow to the underside of the board.