Hard Maple End Grain Butcher Block Cutting Board The Carolina Slab PLUS! w/Perimeter Groove & Sink Bevel Start Price USD 256.52 Current Price USD 256.52 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 30, 2008 End Time Friday, October 10, 2008 Location High Point, North Carolina See more about 'Hard Maple End Grain Butcher Block Cutting Board' Description Professional Grade Hard Maple End Grain Butcher Block Cutting Board.  The Carolina Slab PLUS!.  2" x 16" x 22", has a perimeter groove, sink bevel and removable tray for moving cut items.  This one was made for a customer who decided to purchase this same identical model in another species of wood.  (Beware of any maker who uses imported exotic wood species.  Some contain oils that are highly toxic to humans.The general rule of thumb for selecting a cutting surface wood species to safely use is to select the wood from a tree with either a running sap, like hard maple - maple syrup, or a tree that has an edible nut.) Made from select grade hard maple, no scraps or leftovers from other sources, glued with a type 3 waterproof food safe glue, finished with a food safe mineral oil bath and final finished with a mineral oil and bees wax combination for water resistance.  (Beware of any maker who uses tung oil or other paint type finish.  Tung oil will not dry and has heavy metal driers added to solidify the finish.  They are highly toxic.  A salad bowl finish is a modified polyurethane finish designed for surfaces that will not be cut on.  You will be eating polyurethane chips.  Bees wax is NOT anti-bacterial in any form or fashion as some others claim.) The block sits on four rubber tipped feet attached with stainless steel screws, each is set into a wooden holder for a finished, high end look.  Not simply screwed to the bottom which takes no effort or skill.  The rubber tipped feet allow for air circulation under the block, cushion impacts when in use, keep the block steady during use and provide a convenient handhold when moving.      The sink bevel allows for the block to be moved over a sink edge making it easier to direct cuttings toward the disposal.  A drip edge keeps any water from migrating under the block and accumulating, possibly causing splits and cracks. The removable tray allows the user to cut items and transport them to a cooking surface easily.  The removable tray can also be used as a bread or cheese serving tray. The perimeter groove terminates in the sink bevel to allow for any juices to be easily directed towards a basin that can be installed under the block or into the sink.  The termination also makes it easier to clean the groove. I use a running bond pattern to the block to give it added stability and strength.   This is not a cheaply made long grain cutting board created by a retired fellow who decided to become an expert with wood.  I don't use cute designs, misleading statements or position wood in such a manner as to make it likely to crack and split.  This is a professionally made end grain butcher block cutting board that will give many years of service with the proper care and treatment. Any questions will be answered promptly.  Free shipping to CONUS only.  Ask for shipping quote to foreign countries.      Place a Bid!