Aldo's Olive Cutting Board
Aldo's Olive Cutting Board
The wooden house hummingbirds actually choose.
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Aldo's Olive Cutting Board
Cut from a single slab, four miles from the tree
Aldo Salvetti, 68, forty years in olive wood. His grandfather planted the block in 1931. When it was cleared in 1986 the trees went on a burn pile — he dragged one trunk off it and cut a board for his mother. It is still the only thing he makes.
“A bowl goes in a cupboard. A cutting board lives on your counter. That is the whole reason it is the only thing I still make.”
Aldo Salvetti · Corning, California“I throw away one blank in five, and I will be straight with you: it is a cutting board. Whether it becomes an heirloom is decided by your family, not by me.”
Aldo Salvetti · at the bench since 1986Cut on it, serve on it, put it in front of fourteen people at Thanksgiving. If it isn’t right — for any reason, including no reason — send it back for a full refund.
| Size | About 16–18 × 8–10 × 1 in (41–46 × 20–25 × 2.5 cm), natural outline — varies board to board |
| Weight | Approx. 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) |
| Material | Solid olive wood ( Olea europaea ), one piece. No glued strips, no laminate, no veneer, no filler. |
| Hardness | Janka 2,710 lbf — hard maple is approximately 1,450 lbf |
| Wood source | California olive orchards, Tehama and Glenn County — trunk wood from orchard removals and pruning. No bearing tree is cut for this. |
| Drying | Air-dried several months, kiln-dried to approx. 8%, then rested before carving |
| Finish | Food-grade mineral oil, satin. No stain, no lacquer, no sealant. Arrives oiled. |
| Grain | Flame, Burl, Honey or Storm — decided by the tree, not selectable |
| Care | Hand wash, dry upright. Never dishwasher, never soaked. Re-oil monthly the first year. |
| Cut and carved by | Aldo Salvetti, Corning, Tehama County, California — at the bench since 1986 |
| Shipping | Ships domestically from California. No customs, no duties. |
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Product Specifications
Product Specifications
Dimensions:
- Height: 12.5 cm (4.92 in)
- Width: 4.5 cm (1.77 in)
- Perch peg: 1.7 cm (0.67 in)
- Entrance hole: Sized for hummingbirds and small songbirds
Material:
- Solid untreated beechwood — 100% natural
- No paint, no varnish, no chemicals
- Hand-burnt botanical engraving (each piece unique)
Mounting:
- Rust-resistant galvanized eye screw
- Ready to hang from branches, hooks, eaves, or garden posts
Features:
- Wooden perch peg below entrance
- Curved turned crown for a graceful hanging silhouette
- Interior sized for shelter during wind, rain, and cool nights
Crafted by:
- Earl — handmade one piece at a time
- Natural weathering over time deepens the wood tone and character
The Final Sale
The Final Sale
After years of making things by hand, our workshop is closing. These are the last pieces we'll ever ship. Every item on this page was made slowly, carefully, and with more love than any factory could replicate. Nothing rushed. Nothing outsourced. Just real craft from real hands.
We're proud of every single one. We hope they find good homes.
When they're gone, they're gone — and so are we.
Shipping & Guarantee
Shipping & Guarantee
All our products are shipped from multiple warehouse locations across the United States.
Our standard delivery time is typically 3–5 business days from the time of purchase.
We also offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
If you're not completely satisfied – for any reason – you can return the product free of charge and receive a 100% refund. No questions asked.
Your skin deserves quality you can trust – without compromise.