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Wood Counter Blocks
IOM Woodworking’s handcrafted Counter Blocks are made from
only the best quality domestic and exotic hardwoods.
Guaranteed to endure rigorous daily use, and to be passed
down through the generations. The rich color of these blocks
will only get better with the passing of time. In a
marketplace where most products are disposable, this block
will stand the test of time. Counter block comes with 4
rubber feet attached to the underside to keep the board from
sliding on your countertop.
To revitalize these blocks one only needs to gently scrub it
with an abrasive pad, clean with soap and water, and apply
food safe non-drying oil. For additional care instructions
please see our
“Caring for your Wood” page.
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Black Walnut
- Domestic Hardwood
Most of our Black Walnut is Air Dried in Pennsylvania. It is
rich in brown, red, and purple colors. |
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Cherry - Domestic
Hardwood
Cherry is one of the most commonly used North American Hardwoods.
Beautiful timber that can be used for almost all applications.
This wood comes from Pennsylvania. Freshly cut cherry is light
in color but as it ages the color deepens to a rich red and
brown. |
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Yellow
Heart - Exotic Hardwood
Sometimes referred to as Satinwood. Yes, it really is
yellow. Yellow Heart wood comes from Brazil. |
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Purple Heart - Exotic Hardwood
Yes it really is purple. When first cut purple heart is
gray in color but exposure to sunlight quickly brings
out the bright purple color. Purple heart is very hard,
and exceptional hard to work with. Purple Heart comes
from Central and South America. |
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White
Oak - Domestic Hardwood
White Oak is a very hard and durable hardwood. It is impervious
to liquids, and has been used extensively for ship timbers,
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Padauk
- Exotic Hardwood
Padauk also called Vermillion
is a brilliant red colored wood. As time passes the bright
red color deepens to a rich dark red color. Padauk comes
from Malaysia and Central Africa.
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