New “Pro Series” Edge Grain Cutting Boards

[mmayo]

To round out my cutting board offerings I made a pair of larger (14"x12") and thicker (1-1/4") boards out of black walnut and maple. I added decorative bands out of maple, cherry, walnut and mahogany for interest. We will see how they perform in the market.

 

[gbpens]

They are eye catching pieces and should do well at a show.

 

[Curly]

You'll find that there are cooks that like'm even bigger. They will sell quickly.

If I had my prefferences I'd have my old one at 19" x 23" on the counter but the boss doesn't like them on the countertops when not in use and there isn't anyplace in the kitchen for it.

 

[mmayo]

I agree that bigger can be better, but bigger pieces of solid hardwood are HEAVY. My wife's "Chew" style cutting board is 18x12 and almost 2" thick, I move it more than she does...

Pens are slow since Christmas, but stoppers, seam rippers, cutting boards, bread knives and serving trays are paying the winter propane bills.

 

[mark james]

I Love the larger proportions and the added bands!

 

[Bob in SF]

Beauties!

 

[donstephan]

Not a criticism, just an experience. When using a cutting board, one's hands and the boards can become slippery due to water, oil, grease, plant juice, . . . , making it difficult to pick up the board to move it out of the way, to the sink, . . . As the board gets larger, it gets heavier. If a customer perceives this, he or she may decide not to purchase. A shallow centered groove at each end makes the board easier to pick up in all conditions, and is not visually distracting. Certainly more work to fabricate and sand, and perhaps an additional router bit purchase, but may result in more sales.