This wood is salvaged from the shores of Lake Laberge.  During the Klondike Gold Rush, and up to the 1960’s, the Yukon River was a major transportation route.  Many of these pieces of wood are Douglas-fir, a species that does not grow in the Yukon.

These cutting boards are made entirely from salvaged materials.  The wood I collect is not clearly identifiable with the beautiful grain you see here.  I remove the nails, cut out the damaged sections and plane the weathered and warped surfaces.  I join together strips of wood to make one board with a selection of wood types.  After planing and sanding again, I apply a  beeswax wood finish to protect the surface (Clapham’s from Lee Valley).  You can reapply a similar product once or twice a year with a soft cloth, and clean the board with soap and water.  Don’t let it soak in water.  A sprinkle of baking soda will help remove odours.  Your board can be re-planed after several years.  I will be happy to do this.