Boos Block

slovelad · May 2016

worth the hype? Any suggestions on other types of blocks?

i really want an end grain look.

Suggestions welcome!

tarheelmatt · May 2016

My Michigan has served me well at well over half the cost.

This is the one I bought.

http://www.amazon.com/Michigan-Maple-Block-AGA02418-Cutting/dp/B0040EDQRG?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

bgebrent · May 2016

I like mine a lot. Take care of it and it'll be a favorite cutting surface/prep space.

Eggcelsior · May 2016

I've had mine for 4 years +. Besides knife marks, it looks new. I recommend going at least 2 inches thick, whatever board you get.

Photo Egg · May 2016

I have this one and its very nice...

http://www.amazon.com/Maple-End-Grain-Chopping-Block/dp/B00009OWEE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

bigalsworth · May 2016

I have a 24"x24"x4" boos and it is excellent, but I bought it though directbuy so it was not full price. I would probably look for a cheaper alternative if it wasn't for that.

FATC1TY · May 2016

Wow, I like that edge grain maple block. Does it have any feet/nubs on the bottom or is it just flat wood? I'd imagine it's heavy and won't slide around on stone counter tops?

Looking for a really large prep surface that I can put bowls and plates to the side of it and scrap things off while we are mass prepping for cooks, toss on a large poly board for meats and things and able to pull off and keep churning away at prep.

Like the price over the boos!

theyolksonyou · May 2016

@FATC1TY no feet and it does slide around. I have mine on an inexpensive silpat so it stays put. It is heavy duty and the extra height makes prepping at the counter less back breaking. Mine is just to the left of a pull out garbage can so stuff get scraped right into the can. Love it and hard to beat the price for the quality board.

bettysnephew · May 2016

To stop sliding on a slick surface, dampen a tea towel and place it under the board. Easy peasy, no slip.

RRP · May 2016

Boos are made here in Illinois in Effingham. They have a company store and they sell seconds. A student gifted me a beautiful walnut 18x24x1.5 which he claimed he got for a song! I never figured out what made it a second and I happen to be a wood working entusiast! That was 9 years ago and it still looks like new! But then it's like anything else - take care of it and it will take care of you!

DoubleEgger · May 2016

Etsy has some killer looking blocks on the cheap.

johnl350 · May 2016

Photo Egg said:

I have this one and its very nice...

http://www.amazon.com/Maple-End-Grain-Chopping-Block/dp/B00009OWEE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

Nice Aritsugu Darian! Did you visit the store in Kyoto? We went a couple of years ago and I got one just like the one in your picture and they put my name in Japanese on one side. Really cool experience

Griffin · May 2016

I've got the same one as Darian and I love it. Extra height makes prep work easier on the back.

NPHuskerFL · May 2016

Boos manufacturers quality stuff. I don't own one yet. I have a few quality boards. But, most used are my Concave boards because they are solid quality and the fact they save the juice really appeals to me. I've seen a definite difference in proteins moisture. I protect using Boos oil and cream.

fishlessman · May 2016

my boos block is 4x24x48 end grain maple, looks the same as it did 16 years ago

johnl350 · May 2016

Below is a link to a new board I just bought from BGE and its awesome....I went to a cooking class at HQ and while we are there for the class you get 10% off products so i bought it then.

http://biggreenegg.com/product/solid-teak-cutting-board/

Chubbs · May 2016

fishlessman said:

my boos block is 4x24x48 end grain maple, looks the same as it did 16 years ago

You have a pic of this?

fishlessman · May 2016

@chubbs
heres part of it, its a cusina rustica boos table. when i bought the house there were no counters, this was an easier fix

it was also alot cheaper back 16 years ago. still makes the peppermill by the window look huge

http://www.houzz.com/photos/48422456/John-Boos-Cucina-Rustica-Maple-Kitchen-Island-Natural-Maple-48x24-With-Shel-farmhouse-kitchen-islands-and-kitchen-carts

Photo Egg · May 2016

johnl350 said:

Photo Egg said:

I have this one and its very nice...

http://www.amazon.com/Maple-End-Grain-Chopping-Block/dp/B00009OWEE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

Nice Aritsugu Darian! Did you visit the store in Kyoto? We went a couple of years ago and I got one just like the one in your picture and they put my name in Japanese on one side. Really cool experience

Thank you.
Wish i would have been able to pick up in Kyoto. It was a gift from my brother.
I just picked up this custom Tanaka a few weeks ago. Really like it. A little larger and thicker blade.

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