Sassafras chopping block

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I made these boards in response to the many requests I've received for larger chopping blocks, finally caving in to a request from the Food Network's low-carb cooking television program. Large end grain cutting boards can, if not made with extreme care, crack from normal seasonal movement, especially when species are mixed, and when the board is not extremely thick. Making large boards extremely thick wastes large amounts of precious hardwood, and also results in a board too heavy to be easily moved by most people. The form of this board, with an 1 1/4" thick middle section spanning 2 1/2" thick "legs", results in a stable board that feels secure in heavy chopping, yet is still light enough to carry from prep area to table. I avoid using maple in these boards as it has dimensional change properties which tend to leave large endgrain boards vulnerable to cracking, opting instead for combinations of the more stable domestic hardwoods: ash, cherry, sassafras, oak, and walnut. By using many small pieces, the board is more stable, and I'm better able to ensure proper dryness of the wood at assembly time. I make these in small batches, and so it's possible I'll have to custom make your board, but I usually have a few in stock for immediate shipment.

Above is the chopping block with sassafras interior bordered in walnut . This is the lightest weight of all and has been my most popular combination. The sassafras fills the shop with its wonderfull smell when i make the boards, and a vigorous chopping session should allow the cook to pick up a hint of its sweet and spicy fragrance! See below for pictures of this board in other wood combinations.

Here it is with a walnut frame, and oak center. 15 x 20 x 2.5. $350.00

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