Frequently Asked Questions
What services do you offer?We create handcrafted hardwood goods built to last-from everyday home pieces to highly personalized custom designs.
Each item is thoughtfully made with quality materials, careful craftmanship, and attention to the details that make it uniquely yours.
Our services include hardwood product design, personalization and laser engraving, refinishing, repairs, and ongoing care and guidance to help keep your pieces looking beautiful for years.
What is the difference between END GRAIN and EDGE Grain cutting boards?The difference between end grain and edge grain cutting boards comes down to the direction of the wood fibers on the cutting surface.
Both are durable, beautiful hardwood options but the offer different looks. performance, and price points.
What makes you different?At Cheekyney Woodworks, we stand apart through a commitment to precision craftmanship, quality materials, and genuinely personal customer service. Every piece is thoughtfully designed and carefully made to deliver clean details, lasting durability, and a finish that reflects the care put into every step of the process.
Whether it is a custom order, engraved item, or one of our signature products, we take pride in using dependable materials and giving each project the attention it deserves.
We work closely with our customers to make sure their vision is heard, their expectations are met, and they receive something they will be proud to own or give.
Are there different finishes available?We offer a range of finishes from stain, to paint, to a clear sealed polyacrylic and for food safe finishes we offer mineral oil and bees wax finishes.
What are the different kinds of wood you use?The wood I use for each project is carefully selected for its durability, natural beauty and suitability for the intended design and use. I work with premium hardwoods-including walnut, maple, cherry, padauk, and wenge.
Each of these offer their own distinctive grain, color, and character. This allows customers to choose a wood that fits their personal style while ensuring every piece is made to be both beautiful and built to last.
Cherry - A warm reddish-brown hardwood that deepens and darkens beautifully with age. It is one of the softer options we offer, while still being durable enough for quality heirloom pieces.
Walnut - Known for its rich chocolate-brown color, often accented with lighter or darker grain variations. Walnut is slightly harder than cherry and offers an elegant balance of durability, workability, and natural character.
Maple - A light, creamy-colored hardwood with a clean, refined appearance and occasional subtle grain pattern. Hard maple is significantly harder than walnut and cherry, making it an excellent choice for pieces that need extra resistance to everyday use.
Padauk - A bold, vibrant hardwood ranging from orange-red to deep reddish brown, often darkening over time. It is much harder than walnut, cherry, and maple, bringing exceptional durability along with a striking pop of color.
Wenge - A dramatic dark brown wood with nearly black grain streaks and a bold textured appearance. Wenge is among the hardest woods we offer - similar to or slightly harder than padauk depending on the species-making it especially durable and visually distinctive.
What makes you different?We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.