CHAOS CUTTING BOARDS
All of our unique end grain cutting boards are special, but our chaos cutting boards are our specialty.
CHAOS CUTTING BOARDS
THE GUARANTEE
Each and every unique end grain cutting board we make is guaranteed for life. If you experience any problems with your Mez Woodworks cutting board, contact us and we'll make it right.
Caleb Calloway & Sean Gomez, Mez WoodworksBOARD CARE
Mez Woodworks unique end grain cutting boards can last a lifetime, and even longer. They are supremely durable and naturally beautiful, as well as being an art piece for the kitchen. However, like all wooden cutting boards, they can be susceptible to warping and cracking when not properly cared for.
Wood Armor
Mineral Oil
Mineral oil is food-safe, doesn’t go rancid, and helps prevent water from seeping down into the wood grain. Mineral oil also prevents your prized cutting board from drying out and cracking.
Applying Mineral Oil
Using a soft cloth, spread two quarter sized amounts of mineral oil on each side of the cutting board, let the oil soak in for at least 5 minutes. Wipe off excess if desired. You can reuse your cloth each day if you’d like to minimize waste. You can use your cutting board every day, just be sure to clean and oil your board after each use.
Wood Armor - Even Better!
Wood Armor contains a special blend of mineral oil and organic beeswax. This adds another layer of protection for your prized end grain cutting board. You can also use Wood Armor on any unfinished wood product you use in the kitchen or at the dinner table!
Fruits and Vegetables
After cutting fruits or vegetables, just wipe dry and apply mineral oil as normal.
Raw Meat
After use, wash with a small amount of warm water and a very small amount of dish soap. Rinse and dry the board, then, immediately apply mineral oil as normal.
Serrated Knives
Avoid using serrated knives on the cutting board, they have a tendency to saw away the surface.
Water
Do not let your cutting board sit in moisture for an extended amount of time.
Dry Storage
Store your Mez Woodworks cutting board in a dry place.
THE PROCESS
Unique end grain cutting boards require an exacting, repeatable process.
- 01
Design
The design is the most important part of the process. Without a good design, nothing else works.
- 02
Wood Selection
The most beautiful cutting boards require very meticulous selection when it comes to the woods used.
- 03
Wood Preparation
Every piece of hardwood used goes through a rigorous preparation process.
- 04
Precision Cutting
Precision tools and techniques are used to make each cut perfect.
- 05
Assembly
Every cutting board is assembled with great care. Gluing requires 24 hour drying time and some boards require three or more gluing sessions.
- 06
Finishing
Beveling, cutting hand holds, sanding, oiling, waxing, attaching feet. This step requires the most hands-on time, but is also the most rewarding.
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Delivery
Now that your unique end grain cutting board is finished, we ship it directly to you and provide tracking information for your convenience.
Shows & Festivals
Want to see our unique end grain cutting boards in person? Visit us at one of these exhibits.
29 – 30
MARCH
2025
24 – 26
MAY
2025
THE COMPANY
Unique end grain cutting boards are our business.
WE ARE UNIQUE
Want something unique and different, something that will last a lifetime, but very few people have? Our unique end grain cutting boards are what you are looking for.
WE ARE CONSISTENT
Every design choice matters. Every wood selection matters. Every detail matters. Every board, every time. No exceptions.
WE CARE
We care about every aspect of our boards and service. We take this very seriously. We know you want the best and we want to deliver.
THE TEAM
Just the two of us.
Mez Woodworks is a father-son team.
When I started Mez Woodworks, it was just me, Sean Gomez. Now, I’ve brought my son Caleb into the business. Today, Caleb is becoming a master woodworker as we learn every day, together.
Our Mission: To make the most beautiful and unique end grain cutting boards you’ve ever seen.
You can buy yourself a nice cutting board just about anywhere. We wanted to make something much better than “nice”. Something that is so beautiful, so artistic, and yet supremely durable that nothing could compare.
Doing this means spending real time on each cutting board. At least 15 hands-on hours over the course of four days go into each and every end grain cutting board we make. See more about the process here.
Above all, though, it’s a labor of love. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed bringing these works of art to life, and we hope you too can enjoy one of these amazing cutting boards for yourself!
Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore RooseveltWHY OUR BOARDS
With unique end grain cutting boards, there is more than meets the eye.
Durability
End grain cutting boards are, by their very nature very durable. Each knife cut goes between the wood grain, rather than cutting through them.
Self Healing
Because knife cuts go between the wood grain, the wood grain can come back together much more easily. Edge grain cutting boards can’t do that.
Antibacterial
Against commonly accepted beliefs, end grain cutting boards are much less susceptible to bacteria growth and in fact inhibit and kill bacteria.
Knives Stay Sharper
Because you are cutting between the wood grains, your knives are cutting on a naturally forgiving surface, keeping your knives sharper.
Contact
info@mezwoodworks.com
Address
Mez Woodworks
3645 NW 70th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Telephone
405-792-4300