Wood for breadboard

[OldWood]

My apologies for asking something that has more than likely been asked before, but a search on 'breadboards' produced 10 pages i hits !

I've a commission for two turned breadboards, and I'm not too sure what our own wooden board is made of. So what is suggested - beech would be my guess ?

The challenge is that the request is for are both the have names and the wedding date, and I've not done any carving before, so this has been an excuse to order some tools and get some guidance from a friend that does quite a bit.

Thanks
Rob

 

[Frank S]

The breadboard I made for us was made from beech and it has lasted well for the past 8 years and it can be washed,by hand, not in the dish washer.
F.

 

[Jacob]

Sycamore is traditional favourite.

 

[Harbo]

Sycamore, beech and we have an oak one used regularly for over 40yrs.

Rod

 

[tekno.mage]

I use sycamore or beech for breadboards and other kitchenware. Both perform well, with beech being somewhat harder and beter for things like rolling pins. Sycamore works well for bread and cheese boards.

If you think carving might be too challenging or time consuming - consider using pyrography for the names etc. I use this to add logos or words around the edges of my thicker boards and pyrograph bold text (print off on computer to use the font you want and correct size of design, then use carbon paper to transfer this to the work). I pyrograph very deeply (& sand work after pyro to remove the overburn this causes from around the design) and the result looks more like carving that has been coloured black than traditional pyrography on the surface of the wood.

 

[OldWood]

I use sycamore or beech for breadboards and other kitchenware. Both perform well, with beech being somewhat harder and beter for things like rolling pins. Sycamore works well for bread and cheese boards.

If you think carving might be too challenging or time consuming - consider using pyrography for the names etc. I use this to add logos or words around the edges of my thicker boards and pyrograph bold text (print off on computer to use the font you want and correct size of design, then use carbon paper to transfer this to the work). I pyrograph very deeply (& sand work after pyro to remove the overburn this causes from around the design) and the result looks more like carving that has been coloured black than traditional pyrography on the surface of the wood.

Thanks to all for your advise.

Kym - the pyrography approach is an interesting idea and I might pursue it with the concern that it is yet another bit of equipment to be bought and stored !!

Rob

 

[Teepeg]

I have seen quite a few made from Olive wood ... Or was it a chopping board i saw. :---)