This very thick and heavy butcher block looks great and sturdy; however, within three months of use there is a major crack. The glued pieces of wood have separated: now there is a one inch long by a quarter inch opening. The block is also slightly warped. Board was exposed to some water, but not a lot and it was regularly oiled. What a disappointment. The design would be better if there were some little "legs" on the block to raise it a bit from the counter.
This was my first purchase from Overstock. This board is extremely heavy. Very well made and well finished. Top row of wood pieces is a fraction shorter, front to back, than the rest, which may account for the lower price. The cutting surface is not affected in any way, nor is the quality. The surface is completely level on both cutting surfaces, board is totally square at the corners. All I could add to this item would be finger slots at the sides, something I'll be adding with my friend's router! You will have to oil it with food-grade mineral oil. This is available in the laxative section of any pharmacy, oddly enough. No, the oil WILL NOT transfer to your food... I feel I got a tremendous bargain on this item, as I have researched comparable items and found the prices to be at least $$-$$ bucks higher. I am especially happy to see it was made in America, about 500 miles away from me! BUY THIS!
I was a little worried that the board would be too big once i got it. I actually thought my husband would make fun of it. I could hardly lift it in the box it came in! But once i put it on the counter and started using it i loved it! It's great that it makes my work space 3 inches higher which, not that i am tall (5'5), it is just a more comfortable way to work. I have not really cut directly on it since i am not sure how easy it's going to be to clean. like i said, it's super heavy and it is quite big. I've gotten used to the size now and my husband did not make fun of it at all. his first words were "now that's a cutting board!" oh, and it looks way more expensive than it was. i would recommend this for sure.
Although some reviews noted flaws with boards by this manufacturer I already had an 18x18x3 1/2 cutting board ordered through Overstocked.com which appeared to be fine. Therefore I felt comfortable ordering this 20 x 15 x 3 1/2 board from the same manufacturer. I was sent a chopping board that has glue filler showing in one spot. It may be small but glue it is. Two corners are not beveled smoothly. This is not a cheap item and customers should not be the ones providing quality control.
I recently received this block from Overstock and unfortunately, I found a crack that had been filled in with hot glue. Thankfully, Overstock is shipping me a new one right away so overall, I'm not too disappointed with the outcome. i just hope the second block is pristine. Cheers.
Man this is a great block!!! Big and heavy!! and I mean heavy!! First rate quality on the one I recieved, but let me tell you.. get a full bottle of butcher block oil / conditioner. This thing will soak it up for days ... both sides I am talking about.. I will be buying another one soon!!
The perfect cutting board. Large, stable and fast. The end grain maple provides a nice cutting platform. Great for cutting veggies, and general prep work. Be advised you need to condition the board, with food grade vegetable oil. It takes about two weeks of daily treatment for the board to become completely smooth, and wipe up easily after use.
I purchased this as a gift so I can't speak to durabilty. The board looks good, appears solidly assembled, and worked well in the week I observed. The only logistical problem with the board is a lack of a finger grip - it's 20+ pounds and can be a chore to muscle around. As another suggested, I believe this can be remedied with a router and some elbow grease.
The board was perfect. It was bought as a gift and was as great as expected. I also purchased the elixer for her to condition the wood. She loves it!
This cutting board is very heavy and well made. You do need to "baby it" a bit when it first arrives with mineral oil. I continue to apply mineral oil weekly after having owned it for a couple of years. Very easy to use and clean. Just be aware it is very heavy and can't be moved around easily.
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