This collaborative space allows users to contribute additional information, tips, and insights to enhance the original deal post. Feel free to share your knowledge and help fellow shoppers make informed decisions.
Model: Architec XL 18"x 23" Edge-Grain Acacia Cutting Board and Chop Block
Deal HistoryĀ
Deal History includes data from multiple reputable stores, such as Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. The lowest price among stores for a given day is selected as the "Sale Price".
Sale Price does not include sale prices at Amazon unless a deal was posted by a community member.
Listing says its 15Lb.
I have a 15lb Teak chopping board and its heavy to maneuver and carry. My wife doesn't like moving it for this reason. Just keep that in mind.
I bought 2 of them. I won't be using them for cutting though, but likely as a stand / riser for something. Hard to find something like that for this price and weight support
181 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
For anyone looking to add feet to the board, woodcraft recently got some new really nice stainless feet for projects like this. If anyone can find them cheaper elsewhere, let me know.
They are very nice though.
Im not sure how adding cabinet hardware would make a chopping board any less heavy.
It will make it more heavy honestly... But if you're struggling to lift 15ish pounds that's a different story than being able to lift a heavy cutting board that has no handles... The handles will help move it around considerably... Especially if it has food on it, or was wet when you set it down.
Vanities tops are ~23" in depth, at least ones at my house, the cutting boards are 23" made of single length sticks. So all I need to do is face off little bit off the 23" side that have beveled edge to make flush butt point and glue them together to make a continuous counter top.
Sure, but that is the opposite stick orientation of most butcher block countertops. Usually the sticks are running lengthwise with the longer axis as in the example that was linked. Could look cool running the opposite way but having all that exposed end grain on the long axis of the build may be problematic.
I'm picking up a few to use as small end table tops and may use them on some patio furniture as well.
Ordered three. Plan to cut, restack and glue into a couple decent size blocks for the wood turning lathe. Maybe layer in some other contrasting species while I'm at it.
Add in epoxied denim for some splash layers! (Or not, but that looks so cool imo!)
Wouldn't there still be a decent chance of splitting over time? Dowels would give peace of mind
You'd be at the mercy of the other glue joints on the individual board strips (unknown with what kind of glue they used to begin with). Ergo using dowels in between two main boards is relatively pointless. Besides unless you have a great method of lining dowels up, you'd be sure to not be exactly lined up and will need to plane. You're better off using Titebond 3 and using panel clamps. I've done the same thing and ordered 10 boards and will be recutting the strips and regluing. May be over kill, but at about $3.50/bf the 1/8th inch kerf scrap is worth it, but to each their own. Happy milling!
You would need to prep the edges for joining (jointer or planar), drill perpendicular holes for wooden dowels on each piece, glue dowels/joining edge/insert dowels then clamp together until set, plane/sand all surfaces to eliminate any edges, then refinish with your chosen method (something food safe such as mineral oil and bee wax).
Appreciate the insight. Sounds like I need to find a friend with woodworking tools and skills . Worst case , I would just settle to just rest them side by side individually on my ottoman.
Coconut oil has the longest shelf life but eventually will still go rancid. Stick to beeswax and mineral oil.
There is a difference between Tung Oil and Pure Tung Oil. Make sure it's "Pure Tung Oil". This is rather viscous, so you'll want to dilute it 50/50 with 100% Pure Food Grade D-Limonene (Orange Oil). This will give a more permanent protection and finish and will allow it to soak down into the wood. Cure times do take quite a while up to a month, but it smells good and lasts a long time. Research this if you're unsure. Real Milk Paint Co makes a great product "Half & Half" However if you've already applied a wax/mineral oil this process will not work.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank epik
America's test kitchen tested it out and came to the conclusion that edge-grain and end-grain had little to no difference in the wear of your knives.
However, users have noted that the end-grain boards will themselves wear a bit better over time.
But overall it's more about personal preference on the aesthetics.
2
1
Like
Helpful
Funny
Not helpful
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Leave a Comment
Top Comments
I have a 15lb Teak chopping board and its heavy to maneuver and carry. My wife doesn't like moving it for this reason. Just keep that in mind.
181 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
They are very nice though.
https://www.woodcraft.com/products/highpoint-box-and-cutting-board-feet-stainless-steel-4-pack?varia... [woodcraft.com]
š
Sure, but that is the opposite stick orientation of most butcher block countertops. Usually the sticks are running lengthwise with the longer axis as in the example that was linked. Could look cool running the opposite way but having all that exposed end grain on the long axis of the build may be problematic.
I'm picking up a few to use as small end table tops and may use them on some patio furniture as well.
Good luck with however you use them.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank epik
However, users have noted that the end-grain boards will themselves wear a bit better over time.
But overall it's more about personal preference on the aesthetics.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Leave a Comment