About
About Frank, maker of Boards by Frank
Frank is the maker behind Boards by Frank in Herne Hill, Perth. He turns Western Australian timber offcuts into serving boards, chopping blocks, platters and tables, and sells them at the Swan Settlers Markets every Saturday and Sunday. Every piece is hand crafted and eco-friendly.
Who is Frank?
What we can say is simple. Frank works with Western Australian timber, mostly jarrah, marri and sheoak. He gets it as offcuts and salvaged slabs, and makes boards you will use every day. The card on his stall reads "Sustainable Timber Products", and his banner says "Hand crafted, Bespoke, Eco-friendly".
Why does Frank work with offcuts?
Offcuts are the pieces a timber yard would sell cheap or throw out: too short, too odd, too knotty. Frank sees them as the best part. Knots, bark edges and cracks stay in the finished piece, so each board is different. Timber also stores carbon for as long as it lasts, which is a good reason to keep it in use. See how a board is made.
What does Frank make?
- Serving boards and cheese boards
- End-grain chopping boards
- Slab risers, carved platters and chess boxes
- River tables and live-edge furniture to order
Where can you meet Frank?
At the Swan Settlers Markets, 124 Lennard Rd, Herne Hill WA, every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Frank also takes enquiries by email at boardsbyfrank@gmail.com and by phone on 0452 195 972. Follow his work on Facebook.