Purpleheart Cutting Board Blank for Custom Boards and Accent Strips
Quick answer: This Purpleheart cutting board blank is a kiln-dried, surfaced wood blank for custom cutting boards and accent strips. It is best for makers who want a dense, durable hardwood with a vivid purple colour that adds contrast to Maple, Walnut, Cherry, and other cutting board species.
Purpleheart is a bold accent wood for custom cutting boards, serving boards, and small woodworking projects. Its deep purple colour makes it a standout choice when paired with lighter species such as Maple or Birch, or darker species such as Walnut and Cherry.
Each blank is 1 5/8 inches thick and 18 inches long, with selectable widths so you can choose the size that fits your cutting board layout. The blanks are kiln-dried and surfaced on all sides, making them easier to work into glue-ups, accent strips, edge-grain boards, or custom board designs.
Because Purpleheart is dense and visually strong, it works best when used intentionally. Use it as a feature species, border, accent stripe, or full board when the design calls for bold colour and long-lasting hardwood performance.
Product specs
| Species |
Purpleheart |
| Product type |
Cutting board blank |
| Thickness |
1 5/8 in |
| Length |
18 in |
| Width |
Selectable |
| Tolerance |
Plus or minus 1/4 in |
| Prep |
Kiln-dried and surfaced on all sides |
| Best for |
Cutting boards, serving boards, accent strips, small projects |
Best for
- Custom cutting boards
- Accent strips and borders
- Serving boards
- Small hardwood projects
- High-contrast glue-ups
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a pale or neutral board colour
- Projects where the purple colour should remain exactly unchanged over time
- Large projects where a more economical domestic hardwood would be a better fit
Helpful buying guides
Frequently asked questions
Is Purpleheart good for cutting boards?
Purpleheart can be used in cutting boards because it is dense, durable, and visually distinctive. It is often used as an accent wood because the purple colour creates strong contrast.
What size is this Purpleheart blank?
Each blank is 1 5/8 inches thick and 18 inches long, with selectable widths and a tolerance of plus or minus 1/4 inch.
Is this blank ready to use?
The blank is kiln-dried and surfaced on all sides, which makes it easier to prepare for cutting board glue-ups and finishing.
What woods pair well with Purpleheart in cutting boards?
Purpleheart pairs well with Maple, Walnut, Cherry, Birch, and other cutting board species when used as an accent, border, or contrast strip.
