We just purchased two more of the 24 x 18 x 1.5 inch versions for permanent use on our main kitchen counter top on each side of the sink. Prior to this we had one of the 24s and a smaller version in these permanent roles. However, we failed to keep tabs on water getting under the boards from spillover from the sink during clean up and preparation. As a result of over a year's worth of contact with this spillover, both of our original Boos Boards soaked up a lot of the water over time, and began to warp, split and on the larger 24 inch board, got a bad case of mold on the underside! Yikes! We had NO IDEA this was happening this badly until it was too late!
Even with a thorough oiling using the Boos Mystery Oil before we originally placed the boards down on the countertop, and several times thereafter, the water issue still managed to eventually destroy our original pair! Because we keep these permanently on the counter, and due to their size and weight, we did not remove them each time we were done with them. The boards make a far better countertop than the Formica countertop they are sitting on top of!
This water damage was definitely not the fault of the product since they warn you about just such a potential problem. Maple does soak up stray water if given the chance! However, during normal everyday use it is virtually impossible to prevent water from getting under these things if you lay them directly on your countertop near your kitchen sink area, even if you think you have wiped all of it off the bottom of the board! The other problem we ran into is that our kitchen countertop is not perfectly flat, so both boards wobbled a bit and we had to place a piece of felt under one corner to keep them from teetering while we used them. VERY annoying trying to cut on a wobbly cutting board!
WE CAME UP WITH A GREAT SOLUTION FOR ALL OF THESE ISSUES...
SCREW ON RUBBER FEET!! :o)
I got the bright idea one day while I was attempting to sand the mold off of the bottom of the 24 inch board. If I could get some REAL Rubber feet and screw them to the bottom of the board in each corner, then the board would be elevated off our kitchen counter and any water that spilled under the boards would not come in contact with the wood! So... I ordered 18 one inch diameter, half inch tall screw on rubber feet from Digikey.com and picked up some wood screws and fender washers from the local hardware store. Drilled a pilot hole for each screw about 1 inch in at each corner of the underside of the 24" board and then screwed the rubber feet into the board on each of the four corners.
Viola! PERFECTION!!
Not only did the board feel like it was "glued" to the countertop now thanks to the rubber "grip" action of the feet, the board was far more stable with just the hint of a little "spring" when you push down on the surface and even when you chop on it! (This is a good thing!) More importantly, we now have the piece of mind in knowing that we no longer have to worry about water getting under our expensive cutting boards and ruining them! The other fringe benefit for us is that the slight wobble we noticed in the boards due to our slightly warped kitchen countertop was GONE with the addition of the feet! I had been fully expecting to have to "shim" one or two of the feet on each board with additional washers to compensate for this problem, but with the feet firmly attached to the bottom of the board, it rested perfectly level and stable on the counter on BOTH SIDES of the sink! No shims needed! :o) I should also mention that with the large 24" boards, the feet are well out of the primary work area, so you can still flip it over and use the other side of the board for work if you choose, although definitely don't add these feet until you are sure you are going to keep the board! Obviously, no one is going to take it back if it has screw holes in it! ;o)
Totally pleased with myself for coming up with such a great solution to our water problem that made us hesitant to replace our water damaged boards, I promptly ordered these two brand new 24 x 18 x 1.5 inch boards from Amazon and installed the rubber feet on both of them before I even oiled them up and placed them on the kitchen counter. Both look great and are providing a solid, sturdy chopping and cutting surface as you would expect from Boos! Adding the rubber feet made a HUGE difference in the "feel" of the boards when you cut on them. I highly recommend the technique to anyone out there who has had the same water logging issue in their kitchen! We have since taken our original 24" board out to the BBQ and will now use this somewhat war weary looking Boos board out on the back deck. Even with all the water damage, with the rubber feet installed, the darn thing still makes a great backyard BBQ cutting board!
Bottom line... If you want one of the best solid wood cutting boards made today, this is the brand you want! They are also made in the good ol USA!
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John Boos Cutting Board Comparison Chart
 Edge Grain Walnut Board |  Edge Grain Maple Board |  Edge Grain Cherry Board |  Maple Chopping Block |  Block Oil |  Board Cream | |
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Price
| — | $73.05 | $124.62 | — | $17.99 | $22.89 |
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Part Number
| WAL-R02 | R01 | CHY-R03 | CCB2015-225 | MYSB | BWC |
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Size (inches)
| 24 x 18 x 1.5 | 18 x 12 x 1.5 | 20 x 15 x 1.5 | 20 x 15 x 2.25 | 2.37 x 2.37 x 8 | 3 x 1.88 x 6 |
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Material
| Walnut | Maple | Cherry | Maple | Mystery Oil | Beeswax and mineral oil |
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Item Weight
| 17 pounds | 10 lbs | 9.9 pounds | 19.6 pounds | 15.2 ounces | 5.6 ounces |
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Reversible
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
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| size | 24 x 18 | — | — | Pack of 2 | — | 24"L x 18"W |
| material | Walnut Wood | Walnut Wood | Walnut Wood | Wood | Walnut Wood | Maple Wood |
| shape | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Round | Rectangular | Rectangular |
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Great Quality, Poor Packaging and Damaged
Love the board and can’t wait to start using it. But after opening it I realized the corner is chipped off. It’s still usable of course, just disappointed with paying as much as we did for it.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2011
Color: MapleSize: 20 x 15Verified Purchase
A year and a half later this thing is still awesome. The occasional wipe down with the butcher block oil. Not a hint of cracking or warpage. It's still solid as a rock and nicely sized for real cheffing in my home kitchen. Hard to figure I used to use anything else. Worth every penny and more.
6-month update: Still awesome. So fast, easy to clean, solid as a rock, and enough space to make lots of veg piles.
Solid, heavy, nicely finished board. I've only unwrapped and chopped some veg and some chicken on it so far, but this thing is nice. The 1 1/2" is legit. The handles are smoothly routered-in with no rough edges. It's pretty, each slat has a nice grain, for the most part. Best of all it's a hard, fast surface that is actually pretty quiet for how hard it feels out of the box. Even with my dull knife, a few habitual higher pressure slices didn't seem to leave a mark yet. This is quite possibly the nicest piece of equipment I've now got in my kitchen, if only because it is one of those simple, heavy-duty items that looks like it will make cooking more fun and easier. The 15" x 20" size is great for piling-up on some product and not running out of room, while also not completely dominating the whole counter. Happy early Festivus to me. I threw a 99-cent rubber draw liner thing under it, and it works great for staying put. I'll update with use, but so far can't imagine something this thick and solid having any issues going forward. Worth every penny of 50 bucks right now.
Edit 1: A few days in and I'm still in love. This thing makes me feel like I'm a real chef. Makes chopping fun.
6-month update: Still awesome. So fast, easy to clean, solid as a rock, and enough space to make lots of veg piles.
Solid, heavy, nicely finished board. I've only unwrapped and chopped some veg and some chicken on it so far, but this thing is nice. The 1 1/2" is legit. The handles are smoothly routered-in with no rough edges. It's pretty, each slat has a nice grain, for the most part. Best of all it's a hard, fast surface that is actually pretty quiet for how hard it feels out of the box. Even with my dull knife, a few habitual higher pressure slices didn't seem to leave a mark yet. This is quite possibly the nicest piece of equipment I've now got in my kitchen, if only because it is one of those simple, heavy-duty items that looks like it will make cooking more fun and easier. The 15" x 20" size is great for piling-up on some product and not running out of room, while also not completely dominating the whole counter. Happy early Festivus to me. I threw a 99-cent rubber draw liner thing under it, and it works great for staying put. I'll update with use, but so far can't imagine something this thick and solid having any issues going forward. Worth every penny of 50 bucks right now.
Edit 1: A few days in and I'm still in love. This thing makes me feel like I'm a real chef. Makes chopping fun.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024
Color: MapleSize: 20 x 15Verified Purchase
I cook often. And this cutting board makes me cook more often with joy. Love chopping in the morning on this board. Made one of my best spot to be at home. Love the color change gradually with oiling. I have been having this board for almost 3 years, and it gets better with regular oiling. Best quality of a wood cutting board.
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Whistle
Warning: these boards are *THIRSTY*
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2022Color: CherrySize: 18 x 12Verified Purchase
Whistle
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2022
The cherry wood is changing as it rehydrates and has darkened and become even more beautiful. Based upon how much oil mine is drinking, I think I understand why people are experiencing cracks. I also notice that one part of the board is much drier than the others. If you're not willing to oil yours like crazy, several times a day, for a few weeks before you start using it, this might not be the board for you. The wood arrives very dry and the moisture content between the pieces of wood seems uneven, based upon now they are absorbing oil at different rates of speed. If you live in a dry climate, once you remove it from the plastic wrap, this is only going to get worse without proper care.
This board will last you, but it's going to need some serious TLC in the beginning, before you can rely on it.
I'm kind of enjoying watching this process unfold, but I can see how people who (understandably) just want a cutting board to use upon arrival will be disappointed.
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Dorothy
Quality control is not good enough
Reviewed in Sweden on April 9, 2024Color: CherrySize: 18 x 12Verified Purchase
Dorothy
Reviewed in Sweden on April 9, 2024
Update: the replacement was with some defects too. It will be returned. The quality is very disappointing, I’m not a client of JB anymore.
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Tobias Tork
Qualität?
Reviewed in Germany on August 1, 2023Color: WalnutSize: 18 x 12Verified Purchase
Tobias Tork
Reviewed in Germany on August 1, 2023
Schade, ich hatte gehofft dass die Marke ihren Versprechungen nachkommt wenn man schon so eine Summe verlangt.
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