Maple Cutting Board Features:
- Quick ship product
- Solid hard maple wood construction
- Natural oil finish
Customize your Cutting Board
- 18" W x 12" D, 9 lbs
- 24" W x 18" D, 18 lbs
- 20" W x 15" D, 12 lbs
John Boos: A Commitment to Eco-Friendly Practices:
John Boos & Co is firmly committed to managing environmental matters as an integral part of their business practice. It is their policy to ensure the environmental integrity and consideration of their processes and facilities at all times. They maintain a high standard of recognition in treating our environment with respect while manufacturing their products. Some of the steps they take to keep this promise include:
- Using only formaldehyde-free and low-emission formaldehyde gluing processes in manufacturing their butcher blocks
- Selecting individual trees for harvest, encouraging forests to renew and regenerate themselves naturally and prolifically
- Maintaining active recycling programs, with 95% of all raw materials, scrap, and sawdust being recycled as fuel to heat their kilns
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| BoosBlock Commercial 1 1/2" Maple Cutting Board | 1.5" H x 18-24" W x 12-18" D | Unavailable |
John Boos & Co. is the oldest industry in Effingham, Illinois. It has been in business continuously since 1887. Conrad Boos Sr. founded the business in 1887 and named it for his son, John. For many years he worked out of the blacksmith shop, which was located at what is now 406 West Jefferson Street in Effingham, Illinois. The wood for his blocks was cut in wooded areas surrounding Effingham and was mostly sycamore lumber. The lumber was processed in his sawmill and sent to his shop for finishing. The plant operated from a blacksmith shop until 1892 and then it moved across town, and began producing the blocks as we know them now.
The blacksmith used a sycamore tree placed on three legs to straighten horseshoes. The wooden block absorbed the shock of the smith's hammer. When the butcher saw the block where the anvil was resting, he realized he could use one in his meat market. So John Boos made him one and the rest is history. In the early days the butcher blocks were built for commercial meat markets. At the turn of the century meat purchased at the local market was not refrigerated or frozen, but hung.
Facilities
The company currently occupies approximately 150,000 sq.ft. of total production capacity in Effingham, IL and approximately 65,000 sq.ft. of manufacturing capacity in Philipsburg, PA and Suring, WI, which produce wooden school furniture. The company has four dry kilns that will dry up to 210,000 board feet of lumber on a continual basis. There are 140 employees in the Effingham facility. Most of the hardwoods used for manufacturing is shipped from Great Lakes states via truck, while their second largest commodity, stainless steel, comes from steel warehouses and distribution centers in Chicago, Indianapolis, and St.Louis. The company currently is cutting up about five million feet of maple and oak each year.
Current Products & Markets
The wood and metal products are listed with the National Sanitation Foundation, the leader in sanitation agencies for approving equipment to be installed in foodservice and supermarket operations. The products must have approval of various sanitation agencies in order to be accepted by the industry. The stainless steel product group, which continues to expand, now includes stainless steel sinks, shelves, carts, etc. One of the outgrowths of their stainless steel plant and our wood plant is the new Cucina series of foodservice carts made from northern hard rock maple and foodservice grade stainless steel. The product has received instant acceptance from professional, as well as domestic chefs throughout North America. Sales are made through major gourmet catalog companies, as well as foodservice equipment dealers. Mixing the two materials provides John Boos & Co. with a competitive edge as the manufacturing begins and ends in Effingham, IL.
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Product Review for John Boos BoosBlock Commercial 1 1/2" Maple Cutting Board
Have had boos blocks for years, they are always great quality, and they are made in USA. Be sure to oil with mineral oil or boos creme
by Teri Baron
from Saratoga, CA
What a board!
Product Review for John Boos BoosBlock Commercial 1 1/2" Maple Cutting Board
I feel just like a celebrity chef - perfect size for my kitchen island. From hot pots to food prep - I dont know what I did before I had this beautiful cherry board. An added plus - it is made in the USA - quality, quality.
Service Review for John Boos BoosBlock Commercial 1 1/2" Maple Cutting Board:
Fast delivery
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by Carol
from Cobleskill, NY
Great cutting board
Product Review for John Boos BoosBlock Commercial 1 1/2" Maple Cutting Board
Had I not had a 75 credit and 10 off coupon from a previous unhappy experience with Wayfair, I could not have afforded this cutting board. But, because I have long wanted a good Boos board and could get it almost for free with their offers, I went for it. It is all that I thought it would be stable, solid, substantial, beautiful, and just a joy to use. The only thing I would caution on is the amount of oil the new board will soak up. Whew! Mine used about 12 oz before I could start using the board. An extra expense for an expensive board, but if you can afford it I highly recommend it. With proper care youll be set for years to come.
Service Review for John Boos BoosBlock Commercial 1 1/2" Maple Cutting Board:
For this encounter with Wayfair Im happy to report that the ordering process and delivery went quite smoothly. No problems encountered. Nothing special, just what one expects in this department.
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by Dean
from Cedar Hill, TX
professional quality
Product Review for John Boos BoosBlock Commercial 1 1/2" Maple Cutting Board
A very high quality product, made by a very reputable company. I use it in my home kitchen, and it's the same brand I see most often on all the cooking shows. Sturdy, and it looks to be very durable and well finished.
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
by Dr. DanO
from Saratoga, CA
Great For Rolling Out Dough!
Product Review for John Boos BoosBlock Commercial 1 1/2" Maple Cutting Board
This cutting board is heavy and large, nice solid maple. It may be cumbersome to use on a regular basis (and to wash in a small sink) but I think it's especially useful for rolling out dough when you need a nice, large space to do that. Also, the fact that it's so heavy means it will stay in place better than other wimpy cutting boards.
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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from Cranston, RI
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