Canadian Woodenware For over 100 years, Canadian Woodenware has been manufacturing high quality, hand-crafted washboards. These metal and glass washboards provide a traditional cleaning experience if you’re spending an extended period of time in the wilderness. They can also come in handy if your machine washer is temporarily out of order and you need to clean clothes in the interim. With a selection of 12" x 24" or 9" x 16" portable washboards at your fingertips, you’re sure to find one that suits you best.