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Skipsey's Woodworking
Handcrafted Australian hardwood boards · Gold Coast
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Made by Noah, 16

Handmade Australian hardwood chopping boards.

Crafted by 16-year-old Noah Skipsey on the Gold Coast, from locally reclaimed timber. Built to live on your bench and take every chop, slice and BBQ session you throw at it.

$125 Delivered anywhere in Australia · approx 500 × 300 × 40 mm · around 4.5 kg
Order this board – $125 delivered See details & materials
Each board is unique, finished with food-safe oil and beeswax. Noah makes small weekly batches – when this week’s boards are gone, the next batch ships the following week.
Skipsey's Woodworking handcrafted Australian hardwood chopping board with knife and herbs
Handmade hardwood · $125 delivered

Handmade Australian hardwood board – actual style, with grain and strip pattern varying for each piece.

What people say

“It looks too nice to use… then we used it every night.”

“This cutting board has been so amazing so far. Solid under the knife, gentle on the hands, and just beautifully made. This board makes cooking feel more enjoyable every day. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a handmade board.”
– Luc Pittam, Queensland
“My mate loved it. Perfect gift! I bought one as a 50th birthday present. I almost kept it for myself!”
– Matthew Jackson, Queensland
“Noah has produced an absolute masterpiece. The board is professionally finished with handles, spill moat and non-slip rubber feet. Best value board on the market and I’ll be back to buy more. Thanks Noah, great craftsmanship mate.”
– Adam Dale, Queensland

Ready for one board you’ll use for years?

Skipsey's Woodworking boards are made in small batches. When this week’s boards are gone, the next batch ships the following week.

Buy Noah's board – $125 delivered Australia-wide

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Why Skipsey's

Heavy, stable and ridiculously satisfying to chop on.

Forget light, plasticky boards that slide around. Skipsey's Woodworking boards use dense Australian hardwoods – the same stuff old houses and decks are made from – so every cut feels solid.

  • Reclaimed Australian hardwood: jarrah, spotted gum, blackbutt and friends.
  • 40 mm thick and ~4.5 kg – serious weight and stability.
  • Deep juice groove to keep your bench clean for roasts and BBQ days.
  • Food-safe mineral oil and beeswax finish – no varnish, no weird coatings.
  • Each board is unique. Small-batch, not mass-produced.
The maker

Handmade by Noah, one batch at a time.

Skipsey's Woodworking is a tiny workshop on the Gold Coast. Noah started making boards for family and mates, using offcuts of hardwood that were too good to waste. They turned into something worth sharing.

Every board is measured, glued, sanded and finished by hand. Buying one doesn’t just get you a beautiful kitchen piece – it helps a young maker grow a real craft business.

Want to choose your exact board? Send Noah a message on Instagram and he’ll send photos of the boards ready to ship this week.

Noah sanding a chopping board in the workshop

Noah in the Skipsey's Woodworking workshop, sanding boards before they’re oiled and finished.

Details

Sized for everyday cooking and big cook-ups.

Big enough for a full roast chicken or a serious steak session, but still easy to move, wash and store.

  • Dimensions: 500 × 300 × 40 mm (approx.).
  • Weight: around 4.5 kg per board.
  • Timber: a mix of reclaimed Australian hardwoods with natural grain and colour variation.
  • Features: deep juice groove, rounded edges, hand-sanded finish.
  • Best for: daily chopping, BBQ prep, grazing boards and gifts.
Angled view of Skipsey's Woodworking board with red hardwood stripes

Rich red striping from reclaimed Australian hardwood.

Angled view of Skipsey's Woodworking board with warm brown tones

Warm browns that work in almost any kitchen.

Close-up of hardwood chopping board showing smooth surface and thickness

Thick 40 mm hardwood board with a smooth, hand-sanded finish.

In the workshop

See what Noah’s working on this week.

Noah posts new boards, behind-the-scenes shots and progress from the workshop over on Instagram.

@skipsey_woodworking

(Coming soon: a live grid of his latest posts, right here on the site.)

FAQ

Questions you might have.

How do I care for the board?

Wash with warm soapy water, wipe dry and let it stand on edge to fully dry. Don’t put it in the dishwasher or leave it soaking. Every month or so, wipe on a little food-safe mineral oil or board conditioner.

When will my board ship?

Boards are made in small weekly batches. In most cases your board will ship within 5–7 days. You’ll get tracking details as soon as it’s on the way.

Are all boards identical?

No – and that’s part of the charm. Size and quality are consistent, but grain and strip patterns change based on the reclaimed timber used.

What if there’s an issue with my board?

If your board arrives damaged or with a fault, contact us within 7 days with a photo and we’ll repair, replace or refund. We want you to absolutely love it.