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Spoken by someone who doesn't know woodworking. Do your research or talk to an experienced woodworker. Wood glue along parallel grains done correctly with the flush edge glue joints can mimic the internal bonding of wood fibers so well that attempting to snap apart two boards edge glued together will cause the wood to break before the joint does.
A solid single slab of wood if it is not large enough will cup and warp. Endgrain boards with the alternate grains glued together negate this action so can be more stable without needing to be very large
For these heavy wooden cutting boards, its recommended to simply wipe it, and to sanitize, use a spray bottle with a vinegar/water solution. These high quality wooden boards are naturally antibacterial so vinegar takes care of it. For a more deep clean, which is only needed maybe once a week or once every other week or so, you can give it a little soapy wash, let it dry, and then use vinegar, some baking soda, and a lemon or so to scrub the surface, wash it off, and let if fully dry. You should also oil it periodically with food safe mineral oil to give it a good seal. There are plenty of youtube videos you can use as a guide as well If you take good care of the board it should last you a really long time!
I can never come to terms to paying $55 for a piece wood made into a cutting board. It amazes me when folks forget how much things actually cost to make (in materials, and labor-considering it is factory-made and in a country where labor is cheap).
It is not a solid block of teak, but rather, it is thin strips of teak glued together, milled and sanded and stained, in bulk. Do your basic math to know how much should be a fair price.
Some of you may find this as a deal, and good for you. But even at $55 sale price, it is way over-priced.
A solid face grain wooden cutting board is not superior to a properly constructed edge grain one. A plain-sawn plank will crack and/or warp over time due to frequent water exposure. This can be somewhat mitigated by using quarter-sawn or possibly rift-sawn wood instead, but a medium or large board will be very expensive simply due to the cost of the lumber.
An edge grain board constructed from smaller pieces of similar quality quarter-sawn wood will be way cheaper while also being much more dimensionally stable.
All that said, I'm also skeptical of the value proposition for products like this. Ever since edge grain and end grain became widely known as marketing buzzwords for cutting boards, there's been a flood of total crap that mimics the look of premium edge and end grain boards, but is constructed so carelessly that it'll hold up worse than a random $10 bamboo Walmart special. They mix and match different woods without any thought to how they react differently to stress, and sometimes the strips of wood they use are just face grain cut into strips and glued edge-to-edge. That's certainly no better than a solid face grain board.
This one does have the Costco seal of approval, at the very least. Not that Costco never carries the occasional dud product - but they are very careful about maintaining a reputation for being selective about what they stock. And they do have very permissive return policies.
Personally, I stick to plastic (HDPE/TPE) boards or mats for general use, and a hinoki board for my nicer high carbon knives. Both of these options require somewhat frequent replacement, but I prefer having low-maintenance knives over low-maintenance cutting boards.
Thanks for sharing. Does the build of the fluids from the vegetables and fruits not stain the teak? Or reduce its lifespan or something? I have a bamboo one and if I don't wash it promptly, by the end of the day, the stains are hard to clear. Plus is it sanitary to wipe it instead of washing it? It is a genuine question, please don't mind. I've never used a teak wood cutting board so I am curious about these basics. Thanks.
you should also coat it with a food safe sealant. I made a pomade of bees wax and mineral oil that I rub on it every now and then. Has yet to stain any of my cutting boards, wooden spoons, well that's a whole different story.
Even dried tomato sauce that I bench scrape off hasn't left a stain.
I can never come to terms to paying $55 for a piece wood made into a cutting board. It amazes me when folks forget how much things actually cost to make (in materials, and labor-considering it is factory-made and in a country where labor is cheap).
It is not a solid block of teak, but rather, it is thin strips of teak glued together, milled and sanded and stained, in bulk. Do your basic math to know how much should be a fair price.
Some of you may find this as a deal, and good for you. But even at $55 sale price, it is way over-priced.
A solid board of teak in this application will warp, retain cut marks more easily, and dull your knives faster.
I can never come to terms to paying $55 for a piece wood made into a cutting board. It amazes me when folks forget how much things actually cost to make (in materials, and labor-considering it is factory-made and in a country where labor is cheap).
It is not a solid block of teak, but rather, it is thin strips of teak glued together, milled and sanded and stained, in bulk. Do your basic math to know how much should be a fair price.
Some of you may find this as a deal, and good for you. But even at $55 sale price, it is way over-priced.
Spoken by someone who doesn't know woodworking. Do your research or talk to an experienced woodworker. Wood glue along parallel grains done correctly with the flush edge glue joints can mimic the internal bonding of wood fibers so well that attempting to snap apart two boards edge glued together will cause the wood to break before the joint does.
A solid single slab of wood if it is not large enough will cup and warp. Endgrain boards with the alternate grains glued together negate this action so can be more stable without needing to be very large
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A solid single slab of wood if it is not large enough will cup and warp. Endgrain boards with the alternate grains glued together negate this action so can be more stable without needing to be very large
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they were in the warehouse back in December, but sold out relatively quick priced at $60
It is not a solid block of teak, but rather, it is thin strips of teak glued together, milled and sanded and stained, in bulk. Do your basic math to know how much should be a fair price.
Some of you may find this as a deal, and good for you. But even at $55 sale price, it is way over-priced.
An edge grain board constructed from smaller pieces of similar quality quarter-sawn wood will be way cheaper while also being much more dimensionally stable.
All that said, I'm also skeptical of the value proposition for products like this. Ever since edge grain and end grain became widely known as marketing buzzwords for cutting boards, there's been a flood of total crap that mimics the look of premium edge and end grain boards, but is constructed so carelessly that it'll hold up worse than a random $10 bamboo Walmart special. They mix and match different woods without any thought to how they react differently to stress, and sometimes the strips of wood they use are just face grain cut into strips and glued edge-to-edge. That's certainly no better than a solid face grain board.
This one does have the Costco seal of approval, at the very least. Not that Costco never carries the occasional dud product - but they are very careful about maintaining a reputation for being selective about what they stock. And they do have very permissive return policies.
Personally, I stick to plastic (HDPE/TPE) boards or mats for general use, and a hinoki board for my nicer high carbon knives. Both of these options require somewhat frequent replacement, but I prefer having low-maintenance knives over low-maintenance cutting boards.
Even dried tomato sauce that I bench scrape off hasn't left a stain.
Did just buy set of two from Target that are acacia and have been holding up well. Less heavy, have grooves, and pretty solid
Of course don't stick in dishwasher and use mineral oil to seal at very least
Just another option
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It is not a solid block of teak, but rather, it is thin strips of teak glued together, milled and sanded and stained, in bulk. Do your basic math to know how much should be a fair price.
Some of you may find this as a deal, and good for you. But even at $55 sale price, it is way over-priced.
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It is not a solid block of teak, but rather, it is thin strips of teak glued together, milled and sanded and stained, in bulk. Do your basic math to know how much should be a fair price.
Some of you may find this as a deal, and good for you. But even at $55 sale price, it is way over-priced.
A solid single slab of wood if it is not large enough will cup and warp. Endgrain boards with the alternate grains glued together negate this action so can be more stable without needing to be very large
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