Cutting boards

Drivein

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Drivein

Drivein said:

Looking for really good cutting board. Any suggestions? Thanks

MeTed

I got mine from Michigan maple block co. Great board at a very good price. I like it better than my old Boos block.

RRP

I recommend wood and not bamboo nor any type of ceramic or glass ones, if you have expensive knifes.

hoosier_egger

End grain maple. Love my Boos Block 

MeTed

Whatever board you get, remember to keep it conditioned with mineral oil. 

NorthPilot06

ColtsFan said:

End grain maple. Love my Boos Block 

Yup, end grain boos block is great. 

NorthPilot06

MeTed said:

Whatever board you get, remember to keep it conditioned with mineral oil. 

And yes, the laminated pieces can pull apart with variations in temperature/humidity

Matt86m

I got one from https://rcarterwoodworks.com/ as a gift from the wife. Very nice! Has held up great and I am not nice to it. I do keep it oiled and 'waxed'. 

nolaegghead

End grain is best for your knives.

55Kevy

RRP said:

I recommend wood and not bamboo nor any type of ceramic or glass ones, if you have expensive knifes.

Hey @RRP why not bamboo?

RRP

55Kevy said:

RRP said:

I recommend wood and not bamboo nor any type of ceramic or glass ones, if you have expensive knifes.

Hey @RRP why not bamboo?

Well - I read that advice somewhere, but now I can't find any support knocking bamboo - so I respectfully withdraw that warning. Me bad!!!!

theyolksonyou

RRP said:

55Kevy said:

RRP said:

I recommend wood and not bamboo nor any type of ceramic or glass ones, if you have expensive knifes.

Hey @RRP why not bamboo?

Well - I read that advice somewhere, but now I can't find any support knocking bamboo - so I respectfully withdraw that warning. Me bad!!!!

I’ve read that along the way as well. 

RRP

theyolksonyou said: 

RRP said:

55Kevy said:

RRP said:

I recommend wood and not bamboo nor any type of ceramic or glass ones, if you have expensive knifes.

Hey @RRP why not bamboo?

Well - I read that advice somewhere, but now I can't find any support knocking bamboo - so I respectfully withdraw that warning. Me bad!!!!

I’ve read that along the way as well. 

Thanks! I just found it...bamboo contains 70% silica! 

BugFreak72

Never knew that about Bamboo. Good to know for sure though.

To your original question, I would build my own. I made my last one and it was pretty easy considering I'm not some super tool pro. If you don't have the means go for a Boos block though. You will pay up for it but they are well worth it.

If you go the Boos way just look for the standard wood styles to save some cash unless you want some unique style.

dmchicago

MeTed said:

Whatever board you get, remember to keep it conditioned with mineral oil. 

I know this is what you're supposed to do but I haven't oiled my Boos in a decade, at least. It's holding up just fine.

Lit

This guy makes some really cool boards. I have gotten 2 from him and love them. https://www.etsy.com/shop/GreenRiverWoods?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=623269340

BugFreak72

The one I made with zero experience. 

FanOfFanboys

I love my Boos. There is a local guy in SC that makes killer boards. I own one by him and have given two as gifts. 1-2 other members on here have bought from him too 

FanOfFanboys

Locally made 

FanOfFanboys

Boo

55Kevy

Thanks @RRP for the bamboo info.  I'll have to consider switching.  We use the bamboo for veg prep and a wood board (cheap generic) for meats.

gdenby

Lit said:

This guy makes some really cool boards. I have gotten 2 from him and love them. https://www.etsy.com/shop/GreenRiverWoods?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=623269340

Likewise, and will be getting another as a Christmas gift for my elder son.

dmourati

Here's mine from the Etsy shop Green River Woods listed above.

RRP

Several years ago a student of mine gave me a BOOS 30x24 walnut board that he bought at a BOOS' outlet store for "blemished" boards. He said it was incredibly cheap compared to BOOS' prices.  Neither he nor I ever figured out where the blemish was! Besides that - after the first use aren't all cutting boards "blemished"?

My only regret is that thing is extremely heavy for routine handling and at 30X24 it takes up a lot of counter space! I don't use it much since I store it elsewhere.

marysvilleksegghead

My wife got the Norwex bug and went on a huge buying spree 
I really like their cutting board:  https://suzanneholt.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/shop/product-detail/445910

BigreenGreg

Matt86m said:

I got one from https://rcarterwoodworks.com/ as a gift from the wife. Very nice! Has held up great and I am not nice to it. I do keep it oiled and 'waxed'. 

All of their end grain boards are sold out.

Botch

FanOfFanboys said:

Locally made 

@Fanboy, if he also makes rectangular boards, I'd be very interested in getting his contact info.  

Biggreenpharmacist

NorthPilot06

Biggreenpharmacist said:

That’s a bold cutting board!

Lit

Mine from greenriverwoods. Picture doesn’t do them justice.