{"product_id":"composition-board-436-white-oak-walnut-purpleheart-osage-orange","title":"Composition Board 436: White Oak, Walnut, Purpleheart \u0026 Osage Orange","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuarter Sawn White Oak, Walnut, Purpleheart, and narrow strips of Osage Orange come together in a composition built around contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis composition serving board brings together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour distinct woods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each contributing its own natural color and grain to the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuarter Sawn White Oak provides a lighter foundation, set against the deeper brown of Walnut and the naturally distinctive color of Purpleheart. Narrow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrips of Osage Orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e add another layer of contrast, creating smaller lines of color within the larger composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrank extended the design into a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the board a more elongated silhouette while keeping the serving area compact enough for cheese, charcuterie, bread, fruit, or appetizers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17.5\" x 7.5\" overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a smaller composition board, but the combination of four woods gives it plenty to look at.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quarter Sawn White Oak, Walnut, Purpleheart \u0026amp; Osage Orange\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17.5\" x 7.5\" x .7\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Composition serving board\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long handle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cheese, charcuterie, bread, fruit, appetizers, and serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contrasting natural wood colors with narrow Osage Orange accent strips\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes This Board Different\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour woods are doing four different things here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Quarter Sawn White Oak brings lighter color and its own distinctive grain. Walnut takes the composition darker. Purpleheart introduces a naturally different color, while the narrow Osage Orange strips act almost like lines drawn through the larger pieces of wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of relying on one dramatic piece of lumber, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe character of this board comes from the way the woods work next to one another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen Frank carries that composition into a long handle, changing the proportions of the board and giving the finished piece a distinctive profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight against dark. Wider sections against narrow strips. Four species, each allowed to look like itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast happens in the wood. The personality comes from what Frank does with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade to be used. Made to be seen. Made with the wood as the starting point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash only with mild soap and warm water. Do not soak or place in the dishwasher. Dry promptly and allow the board to dry completely before storing. Periodic conditioning with a food-safe board oil will help maintain the wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefdude Boards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46606133428410,"sku":"436","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/8400\/5050\/files\/SKU436front.jpg?v=1788972160","url":"https:\/\/chefdudeboards.com\/products\/composition-board-436-white-oak-walnut-purpleheart-osage-orange","provider":"Chefdude Boards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}