Custom Cutting Board

[Dadof3Illinois]

A couple weeks ago while walking through our local farmers market I saw a gentleman with several different crafts made of wood. I noticed a small end grain cutting board maybe an 8”x10” about an inch thick.
I started asking some questions about different items he had on display and asked if he ever done any custom work. He said he’s just started selling his items but would consider custom items depending what it was. So I asked if he could build me a nice Maple end grain cutting board at least 1.5” thick and 22x16 with a liquid rim.
He stepped back and thought some then said he would build it but it would be expensive….I said a good board will last the rest of my life and can be passed down so I’m ok with expensive as long as the workmanship was good. He told me if I didn’t like it I didn’t have to take it.
Fast forward 2 weeks and I get a message about the board, we were on vacation so my daughter picked it up.
To say this is a first class board would be a lie. This thing is a mini chopping block top….it’s all end grain maple with built in handles and installed rubber feet and is 22”x16” and 1.75” thick.
So for $150 I have an heirloom cutting board… Im kind of holding off using it because it so nice.

[Mosca]

(Mosca checks Dadof3Illinois location, aw man…)

Beautiful board!

[ofelles]

Very nice indeed!

[Jfrosty27]

Only $150? A total steal. Just fabulous work there. 👏👏

[Jim White]

That was going to be my comment as well.

[Dadof3Illinois]

I know….I was worried because I told him to build it and never talked price. When he called and said it was done and that he was sorry it was going to be $150…😂😂.

[Dadof3Illinois]

I live 45 mins from boos boards and like going there to look at their seconds…..this is a much better price and the workmanship would rival theirs.

[bbqLuv]

Looking good, If the cutting board had 64 squares it could double as a chess or checkerboard too.

[Draznnl]

That’s a really nice looking board. Enjoy it, care for it, and it will, in fact, be an heirloom.

[Panhead John]

That really is a beautiful board! And the attention to detail, as you mentioned, cutout handles and the rubber feet! And I’m with you, I’d almost hate to use it. Good score! That guy could get $250. easy….all day long, IMO.

[bbqLuv]

Ditto on what he said, "really is a beautiful board!"

[hoovarmin]

I can't believe $150 was what he meant by expensive. That really was a steal, and a work of art.

[Andrrr]

Very nice board and quite a deal too! Like you said he's just starting out, so you may want to get more boards made from him before he realizes what he could be making.

[Huskee]

Gorgeous! I picked up a really nice one that I hired Spinaker to make for me. I know what you mean, those first knife marks might as well have been in my arm, it was painful. But you get over it, I think....

[RonB]

Great price for a very nice board.

[WayneT]

That’s a beautiful board at any price but @ $150, it’s a keepsake. Out of curiosity, do you periodically rub your boards with food grade mineral oil then seal with bees wax?

[Dadof3Illinois]

Same as hoovarmin and have only used mineral oil. Sometimes I’ll use some 220 grit sandpaper to true it up.

[WayneT]

Yep, I’ve sanded mine also after a couple years of use then slathered some mineral oil and bees wax on it. Can’t remember where I read about using bees wax but it made sense at the time.

[grantgallagher]

I use beeswax on mine as well.

[Hulagn1971]

That is gorgeous.

[das85]

Would he like to make some more? I bet he'd find a lot of customers here (including me)..

[Dadof3Illinois]

I’m planning to see him at the farmers market on Saturday to see if he can make another one for a friend and I’ll make sure to ask if he would like me to spread the word.