Eleven hands, one board.
From forest to finish, every plank passes through the same deliberate sequence — unchanged since 1974 because it hasn't needed changing.
Quarter-sawn
Every log is quarter-sawn — cut radially, so the growth rings run at 60–90° to the face. It's slower and more wasteful than flat-sawing, but the resulting board is dimensionally stable, shows tighter grain, and resists cupping. We've done it this way since 1974.
Air-dried for two seasons
After milling, boards are stacked in open-sided sheds and left to breathe for two full growing seasons before kiln. Rushing this step with heat alone locks stress into the wood; slow air-drying releases it. The kiln brings moisture content to the final target. This is the step most mills skip.
Graded by eye
No automated grading. Every board is assessed by a craftsperson for knot character, colour consistency, and surface integrity. Boards that don't meet our standard are set aside — not sold under a secondary label. Our graders have been with us, on average, over a decade.
Finished by hand
We finish with natural hardwax oils — plant-based, breathable, repairable. No polyurethane, no plastic seal. The oil penetrates the surface rather than sitting on top of it, which means the board can be re-oiled spot by spot as it ages, and never needs sanding back to bare wood.
Hold the wood in your hands.
We'll send a curated box of full-size samples — graded, oiled, and labelled — anywhere in the world, at no cost to the trade.