End-grain·Oak & Walnut
The Checkley Butcher’s Block
— Medium£165
Made to order · 3–4 weeks
— End-grain
The Settle Butcher's Block
£217.00
A 5 cm thick oak and walnut end-grain butcher's block with a bold checkerboard face, softened edges and a compact 37.5 x 24.5 cm working surface.
Made by hand by Ewald — see the process →
Timbers
Oak & Walnut
Oak · Walnut
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Specifications
Dimensions
37.5 x 24.5 x 5 cm
Weight
2.90 kg
Grain
Oak and walnut end-grain checkerboard
Finish
Construction
End-grain
Made in
Selby, North Yorkshire
About this piece
The Settle is an oak and walnut end-grain butcher's block, built in a regular checkerboard of warm oak and dark walnut. Its 37.5 x 24.5 cm working face suits chopping, slicing and bread preparation, with enough space to lay out cheese and small bites for the table. Exposed growth rings give each square its own grain detail within the repeated pattern.
The 5 cm depth gives this compact block a substantial profile, while softened corners and edges keep it comfortable to handle. Each board weighs 2.90 kg and carries the Timbermere mark on the side. The finish follows our usual food-safe oil and wax, renewed as the working surface begins to look dry.
The timbers
European Oak
Quercus robur · Germany
Pale gold, open-grained, and built for work - the classic European bench timber.
A pale honey-gold hardwood that deepens beautifully with age and oil. European Oak is strong, open-grained, and famously durable, long used in furniture, joinery, beams, and hard-working surfaces across Europe. Best for chopping boards and pieces that need to feel solid, practical, and made for real everyday use.
Black Walnut
Juglans nigra · North America
A dark, temperamental timber - quiet under oil, dramatic under light.
A deep chocolate-brown hardwood that develops warmer, sometimes violet undertones when oiled. Black Walnut is slightly softer than oak, with a richer, more expressive grain that makes it a striking choice for a chopping board meant to be looked at as well as used. Durable enough for regular use, but prized just as much for its depth, contrast, and the way it ages beautifully.
Care instructions
Wash by hand with mild soap and dry promptly. Do not soak or put in a dishwasher. Let both faces dry after cleaning, and refresh with food-safe board oil and wax when the surface begins to look dry.
Shipping & returns
We ship to Great Britain & Northern Ireland: a flat £9.97, added at checkout, and free on orders of £200 or more. Sent by Royal Mail 24 once dispatched — usually with you the next working day. Each piece is packed in a recycled card box. Made-to-order items can be returned within 14 days unless they've been used; bespoke commissions — and boards engraved with your wording — are non-returnable, though your rights on faulty goods are unaffected. Returns are easy — write to us first.
