Broad Levee Boards

Broad Levee Boards

Woodworker in the Bywater of New Orleans specializing in custom cutting boards

Photos from Broad Levee Boards's post 22/11/2020

Introducing a brand new design, the Riverside Ripple 3D End Grain Cutting Board is crafted from six distinct hardwood species to create a ripple illusion visible at any angle. I'm very proud of this super cool design. Visit the website to see more pics and details.

Photos from Broad Levee Boards's post 19/10/2020

The latest Piano end grain cutting board got all finished up over the weekend. The walnut sapwood diamonds on this board turned out amazing!

Photos from Broad Levee Boards's post 12/10/2020

Check out how the finishing mineral oil bath brought this board to life! Made of Curly Walnut, African Mahogany, Maple, and Morado hardwoods. This one of a kind cutting/serving board turned out amazing and is available now at www.broadleveeboards.com/shop.

Hurricane Laura Relief End Grain Cutting Board — Broad Levee Boards 04/09/2020

This large, beautiful Walnut Chaotic end grain cutting board is finished and now available. 21" x 14" x 2". A lot of people need help in the wake of that massive storm. ALL of the proceeds from the sale of this board will be donated to St. Bernard Project SBP assisting those affected by .

Hurricane Laura Relief End Grain Cutting Board — Broad Levee Boards This end grain cutting board is crafted completely from Black Walnut hardwood. Hand holds are routed into the ends and this board features a juice groove around one surface. Optional rubber feet may be added in cart at no additional charge. If added, the feet will be mounted with stainless steel s

Photos from Broad Levee Boards's post 20/08/2020

This extra large "Claiborne" end grain cutting board was just finished up for a client and is on its way. At 24" x 18" x 2", it is the largest board made to date over here. Large standard sizes are now available as easy, selectable options on the website. Custom quote requests are also welcome on the contact page.

Timeline photos 30/07/2020

It's so hot outside. Find some shade wherever you can.

Photos from Broad Levee Boards's post 22/07/2020

This beautiful Piano end grain cutting board was finished up in the workshop this week. It looks great and sounds okay if you know any Chopin.

28/06/2020

This African Mahogany cutting board and cheese-slicer set was just finished up and added to the shop. It's really beautiful and made of very dense hardwood. The set weighs over 14 lbs.

African Mahogany Book-Matched Cutting Board No. 2 — Broad Levee Boards 21/06/2020

This beautiful cutting board was just finished up and added to the store. Photos don't fully capture how this thing shines, but they're close.

African Mahogany Book-Matched Cutting Board No. 2 — Broad Levee Boards This face grain cutting board is crafted from book-matched African Mahogany, Curly Maple, and Purpleheart hardwoods. The term “book-matched” refers to the way a particular piece of lumber is milled. After the lumber is ripped or crosscut, the resulting two pieces are opened like a book revealing...

Photos from Broad Levee Boards's post 13/06/2020

These are some of the custom order cutting boards recently finished up at the shop. Check 'em out!

Photos from Broad Levee Boards's post 12/05/2020

Custom order just finished up. This "Claiborne" end grain cutting board and cheese-slicer set came out beautifully and is on its way home.

Photos from Broad Levee Boards's post 21/04/2020

This custom end grain cutting board was just finished up for a customer measuring 20" x 14" x 1.5". If you have a custom size or style in mind for a cutting board you'll love for years, let's talk about it.

13/04/2020

Here's the latest Piano End Grain Cutting Board just after its first oil bath last night. More to come on this awesome board after polishing.

Walnut with Yellowheart Stripe Cutting Board — Broad Levee Boards 22/03/2020

These new boards came out beautifully. They are a smaller size than most other boards in the shop at 9" x 12". Perfect for most uses and won't clutter the counter top. Check it out.

Walnut with Yellowheart Stripe Cutting Board — Broad Levee Boards These 9” x 12” cutting or prep boards are crafted from Black Walnut, Maple, and Yellowheart hardwoods.

21/03/2020

I managed to stop looking at memes long enough to make these. 9" x 12" Black Walnut, Maple, and Yellowheart boards just finished with oil. They are coming to the site shop soon. Stay home... get board.

Photos from Broad Levee Boards's post 10/03/2020

Just finished this beautiful end grain cutting board that will be available on the website soon.

"Burgundy" End Grain Cutting Board — Broad Levee Boards 17/02/2020

New board added to the shop. Check it out!

"Burgundy" End Grain Cutting Board — Broad Levee Boards The “Burgundy” end grain cutting board is crafted from Black Walnut, Maple, Canarywood, and African Padauk hardwoods.

Photos from Broad Levee Boards's post 16/02/2020

New end grain board finished up that's similar to the "Calliope". It came out really great and it will be in the store Monday after more oil and wax.

"Sweep the Kitchen" End Grain Cutting Board — Broad Levee Boards 13/02/2020

New board just added to the shop that bears a very regional name. If ya know, ya know.

"Sweep the Kitchen" End Grain Cutting Board — Broad Levee Boards This end grain cutting board bears a very regional name. If you know, you know. The center chaotic pattern is crafted from almost every ingredient in the kitchen including Black Walnut, Cherry, Maple, Zebrawood, Cumaru, Canarywood, and Black Limba hardwoods sandwiched between Black Walnut ends.

Ambrosia Maple End Grain Cutting Board — Broad Levee Boards 06/02/2020

New board added to the shop. What is Ambrosia Maple? Read a little about it on the page and check out some close up pictures.

Ambrosia Maple End Grain Cutting Board — Broad Levee Boards This end grain cutting board is crafted from Ambrosia Maple, Limba, and Black Walnut hardwoods. Hand holds are routed into the ends and rubber feet are mounted with stainless steel screws.

Photos from Broad Levee Boards's post 04/02/2020

Come to the Barman's Fund NOLA 8th Anniversary Party tomorrow night 7 pm-10 pm at the Marriott on Canal St. where this cutting board will be one of many items auctioned to benefit A Child's Wish of Greater New Orleans.

"Marigny" Cutting Board — Broad Levee Boards 31/01/2020

This board turned out so pretty and is now available in the store. Check out these photos.

"Marigny" Cutting Board — Broad Levee Boards This end grain cutting board is crafted from ribbon striped Sapele, Curly Maple, Black Walnut, and Yellowheart hardwoods.

Photos from Broad Levee Boards's post 30/01/2020

These new boards are all finished. Here are some pics just after oil.
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Photos from Broad Levee Boards's post 25/01/2020

"Devil's Cut" board made from saved pieces of recent cutting boards. It's going to the charity auction/raffle at The Barman's Fund Louisiana Anniversary Party on Feb 4th benefiting A Child's Wish of Greater New Orleans.

"Ursulines" End Grain Cutting Board — Broad Levee Boards 13/01/2020

Brand new board just added to the shop. This is definitely one of my favorites that was a pleasure to see come together.

"Ursulines" End Grain Cutting Board — Broad Levee Boards This end grain cutting board is crafted from Black Limba and Black Walnut hardwoods.

"Calliope" End Grain Cutting Board — Broad Levee Boards 08/01/2020

Happy New Year everyone. The first board of 2020 was just finished and added to the shop. Check it out.

"Calliope" End Grain Cutting Board — Broad Levee Boards This end grain cutting board is crafted from Black Walnut, Maple, Bolivian Rosewood, and Canarywood.

Photos from Broad Levee Boards's post 20/12/2019

Another special order board finished this week. It's the first proper 3D design I've made and it came out awesome. Really proud of the design and how this board looks.

Photos from Broad Levee Boards's post 20/12/2019

Here are some photos of a special order board finished up this week and it looks awesome. There are 195 pixels, but who's counting?