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title: "- John Boos R-Board Series Rectangular Wooden Maple Cutting Board 18”x12” – 1.5” Thick, 10-lb Reversible Butcher Block with Edge-Grain & Finger Grips – Made in the USA"
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# Recessed finger grips for easy handling Reversible edge-grain design 1.5" thick premium maple wood - John Boos R-Board Series Rectangular Wooden Maple Cutting Board 18”x12” – 1.5” Thick, 10-lb Reversible Butcher Block with Edge-Grain & Finger Grips – Made in the USA

**Brand:** john boos
**Price:** £98.76
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪓 Elevate your kitchen game with the cutting board that means business.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** - John Boos R-Board Series Rectangular Wooden Maple Cutting Board 18”x12” – 1.5” Thick, 10-lb Reversible Butcher Block with Edge-Grain & Finger Grips – Made in the USA by john boos
- **How much does it cost?** £98.76 with free shipping
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## Best For

- john boos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted john boos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Solid Maple Mastery:** Crafted from durable, edge-grain maple for a resilient, knife-friendly surface that lasts.
- • **Dual-Sided Versatility:** Flip it over! Two cutting surfaces maximize prep space and extend board life.
- • **Maintenance Made Simple:** Hand wash only with recommended oils to keep your board looking fresh and warp-free.
- • **Ergonomic Grip & Stability:** Recessed finger grips ensure safe, confident handling—no slips, no spills.
- • **American Craftsmanship Legacy:** Proudly made in the USA since 1887, trusted by top chefs for precision and quality.

## Overview

The John Boos R-Board Series 18"x12" cutting board is a 1.5-inch thick, 10-lb reversible butcher block made from premium edge-grain maple wood. Featuring recessed finger grips for easy handling and a smooth, level surface, it’s designed for durability and versatility in food prep. Handcrafted in the USA with over a century of expertise, this board requires hand washing and regular oiling to maintain its natural beauty and performance.

## Description

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Review: Hands Down One of the Best Cutting Boards Out There! - We just purchased two more of the 24 x 18 x 1.5 inch versions for permanent use on our main kitchen counter top on each side of the sink. Prior to this we had one of the 24s and a smaller version in these permanent roles. However, we failed to keep tabs on water getting under the boards from spillover from the sink during clean up and preparation. As a result of over a year's worth of contact with this spillover, both of our original Boos Boards soaked up a lot of the water over time, and began to warp, split and on the larger 24 inch board, got a bad case of mold on the underside! Yikes! We had NO IDEA this was happening this badly until it was too late! Even with a thorough oiling using the Boos Mystery Oil before we originally placed the boards down on the countertop, and several times thereafter, the water issue still managed to eventually destroy our original pair! Because we keep these permanently on the counter, and due to their size and weight, we did not remove them each time we were done with them. The boards make a far better countertop than the Formica countertop they are sitting on top of! This water damage was definitely not the fault of the product since they warn you about just such a potential problem. Maple does soak up stray water if given the chance! However, during normal everyday use it is virtually impossible to prevent water from getting under these things if you lay them directly on your countertop near your kitchen sink area, even if you think you have wiped all of it off the bottom of the board! The other problem we ran into is that our kitchen countertop is not perfectly flat, so both boards wobbled a bit and we had to place a piece of felt under one corner to keep them from teetering while we used them. VERY annoying trying to cut on a wobbly cutting board! WE CAME UP WITH A GREAT SOLUTION FOR ALL OF THESE ISSUES... SCREW ON RUBBER FEET!! :o) I got the bright idea one day while I was attempting to sand the mold off of the bottom of the 24 inch board. If I could get some REAL Rubber feet and screw them to the bottom of the board in each corner, then the board would be elevated off our kitchen counter and any water that spilled under the boards would not come in contact with the wood! So... I ordered 18 one inch diameter, half inch tall screw on rubber feet from Digikey.com and picked up some wood screws and fender washers from the local hardware store. Drilled a pilot hole for each screw about 1 inch in at each corner of the underside of the 24" board and then screwed the rubber feet into the board on each of the four corners. Viola! PERFECTION!! Not only did the board feel like it was "glued" to the countertop now thanks to the rubber "grip" action of the feet, the board was far more stable with just the hint of a little "spring" when you push down on the surface and even when you chop on it! (This is a good thing!) More importantly, we now have the piece of mind in knowing that we no longer have to worry about water getting under our expensive cutting boards and ruining them! The other fringe benefit for us is that the slight wobble we noticed in the boards due to our slightly warped kitchen countertop was GONE with the addition of the feet! I had been fully expecting to have to "shim" one or two of the feet on each board with additional washers to compensate for this problem, but with the feet firmly attached to the bottom of the board, it rested perfectly level and stable on the counter on BOTH SIDES of the sink! No shims needed! :o) I should also mention that with the large 24" boards, the feet are well out of the primary work area, so you can still flip it over and use the other side of the board for work if you choose, although definitely don't add these feet until you are sure you are going to keep the board! Obviously, no one is going to take it back if it has screw holes in it! ;o) Totally pleased with myself for coming up with such a great solution to our water problem that made us hesitant to replace our water damaged boards, I promptly ordered these two brand new 24 x 18 x 1.5 inch boards from desertcart and installed the rubber feet on both of them before I even oiled them up and placed them on the kitchen counter. Both look great and are providing a solid, sturdy chopping and cutting surface as you would expect from Boos! Adding the rubber feet made a HUGE difference in the "feel" of the boards when you cut on them. I highly recommend the technique to anyone out there who has had the same water logging issue in their kitchen! We have since taken our original 24" board out to the BBQ and will now use this somewhat war weary looking Boos board out on the back deck. Even with all the water damage, with the rubber feet installed, the darn thing still makes a great backyard BBQ cutting board! Bottom line... If you want one of the best solid wood cutting boards made today, this is the brand you want! They are also made in the good ol USA!
Review: Nice board update - Update: I have now had this board about 21-22 months. I use it every day and have had absolutely no problems with it. Season it well and oil it about monthly and it should last a long time. I still recommend the oil and application tool over the paste. My board arrived and I'm in the process of applying the oil and cream treatment pre-use. It is a beautiful board with no gaps or cracks. there is one tiny dent. Applied the first coat of oil and allowing to sit overnight. There have been so many reviews about cracking that I'm going to do this right and then update as needed. Update- it took several days of oiling both sides, allowing to soak in overnight and then repeat. Then did the same with the cream though not as many time. The process probably took two weeks. I now reapply oil at least monthly. I cean with wet wrag while it sits on the counter rather than carrying to the sink. No signs of cracking. Final comments I really like the application tool. It seemed spendy but it is convenient. It allows even application but i still use a paper towel to wipe off excess. Don’t care for the cream and now that I am past the initial seasoning, I just use the oil I debated over getting the larger size, but found the 20x15” is perfect. It allows me to create piles of cut veggies and still have space for cutting more. No more need to move each cut pile to a bowl to make space for cutting I recommend this product over all

## Features

- Solid Wooden Cutting Board: Elevate your food prep with a John Boos R-Board series wood cutting board. It’s ideal for slicing or chopping cured meat, fruit, bread, and vegetables with efficiency.
- Crafted for Your Home: This thick wooden charcuterie board boasts reversible sides, recessed finger grips, an oil finish, and a level cutting surface suitable for your finest cutlery.
- Made for Life: Available in 3 different sizes for your serving and charcuterie-board needs, this large wooden cutting board features a 1 1/2-inch thickness and an edge-grain construction.
- Easy Care: Hand-wash only. Use our Boos Block Mystery Oil and Board Cream (sold separately) to preserve the natural beauty of the wooden board surface and fibers. Refer to our care guide for details.
- Superior Craftsmanship: Since 1887, John Boos has offered American-made gourmet items trusted by top chefs. Our custom, precise craftsmanship can be seen in our wood and stainless-steel products.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00063QBF4 |
| Additional Features | Reversible |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,310 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #82 in Cutting Boards |
| Brand Name | John Boos |
| Color | Maple |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (4,504) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00662969010010, 00781147934396 |
| Included Components | Tray |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 18"L x 12"W x 1.5"Th |
| Item Type Name | Cutting Board |
| Item Weight | 4 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | John Boos |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year guarantee against defect in workmanship and material |
| Material Type | Maple Wood |
| Model Number | R01 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pattern | Cutting Board |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Fleisch, Gemüse, Brot, Käse, Obst, Servieren |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| UPC | 662969010010 781147934396 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** John Boos
- **Color:** Maple
- **Included Components:** Tray
- **Item Weight:** 4 Pounds
- **Material:** Maple Wood
- **Product Care Instructions:** Hand Wash Only
- **Product Dimensions:** 18"L x 12"W x 1.5"Th
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Fleisch, Gemüse, Brot, Käse, Obst, Servieren
- **Shape:** Rectangular
- **Special Feature:** Reversible

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hands Down One of the Best Cutting Boards Out There!
*by T***T on November 10, 2010*

We just purchased two more of the 24 x 18 x 1.5 inch versions for permanent use on our main kitchen counter top on each side of the sink. Prior to this we had one of the 24s and a smaller version in these permanent roles. However, we failed to keep tabs on water getting under the boards from spillover from the sink during clean up and preparation. As a result of over a year's worth of contact with this spillover, both of our original Boos Boards soaked up a lot of the water over time, and began to warp, split and on the larger 24 inch board, got a bad case of mold on the underside! Yikes! We had NO IDEA this was happening this badly until it was too late! Even with a thorough oiling using the Boos Mystery Oil before we originally placed the boards down on the countertop, and several times thereafter, the water issue still managed to eventually destroy our original pair! Because we keep these permanently on the counter, and due to their size and weight, we did not remove them each time we were done with them. The boards make a far better countertop than the Formica countertop they are sitting on top of! This water damage was definitely not the fault of the product since they warn you about just such a potential problem. Maple does soak up stray water if given the chance! However, during normal everyday use it is virtually impossible to prevent water from getting under these things if you lay them directly on your countertop near your kitchen sink area, even if you think you have wiped all of it off the bottom of the board! The other problem we ran into is that our kitchen countertop is not perfectly flat, so both boards wobbled a bit and we had to place a piece of felt under one corner to keep them from teetering while we used them. VERY annoying trying to cut on a wobbly cutting board! WE CAME UP WITH A GREAT SOLUTION FOR ALL OF THESE ISSUES... SCREW ON RUBBER FEET!! :o) I got the bright idea one day while I was attempting to sand the mold off of the bottom of the 24 inch board. If I could get some REAL Rubber feet and screw them to the bottom of the board in each corner, then the board would be elevated off our kitchen counter and any water that spilled under the boards would not come in contact with the wood! So... I ordered 18 one inch diameter, half inch tall screw on rubber feet from Digikey.com and picked up some wood screws and fender washers from the local hardware store. Drilled a pilot hole for each screw about 1 inch in at each corner of the underside of the 24" board and then screwed the rubber feet into the board on each of the four corners. Viola! PERFECTION!! Not only did the board feel like it was "glued" to the countertop now thanks to the rubber "grip" action of the feet, the board was far more stable with just the hint of a little "spring" when you push down on the surface and even when you chop on it! (This is a good thing!) More importantly, we now have the piece of mind in knowing that we no longer have to worry about water getting under our expensive cutting boards and ruining them! The other fringe benefit for us is that the slight wobble we noticed in the boards due to our slightly warped kitchen countertop was GONE with the addition of the feet! I had been fully expecting to have to "shim" one or two of the feet on each board with additional washers to compensate for this problem, but with the feet firmly attached to the bottom of the board, it rested perfectly level and stable on the counter on BOTH SIDES of the sink! No shims needed! :o) I should also mention that with the large 24" boards, the feet are well out of the primary work area, so you can still flip it over and use the other side of the board for work if you choose, although definitely don't add these feet until you are sure you are going to keep the board! Obviously, no one is going to take it back if it has screw holes in it! ;o) Totally pleased with myself for coming up with such a great solution to our water problem that made us hesitant to replace our water damaged boards, I promptly ordered these two brand new 24 x 18 x 1.5 inch boards from Amazon and installed the rubber feet on both of them before I even oiled them up and placed them on the kitchen counter. Both look great and are providing a solid, sturdy chopping and cutting surface as you would expect from Boos! Adding the rubber feet made a HUGE difference in the "feel" of the boards when you cut on them. I highly recommend the technique to anyone out there who has had the same water logging issue in their kitchen! We have since taken our original 24" board out to the BBQ and will now use this somewhat war weary looking Boos board out on the back deck. Even with all the water damage, with the rubber feet installed, the darn thing still makes a great backyard BBQ cutting board! Bottom line... If you want one of the best solid wood cutting boards made today, this is the brand you want! They are also made in the good ol USA!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice board update
*by P***. on February 22, 2021*

Update: I have now had this board about 21-22 months. I use it every day and have had absolutely no problems with it. Season it well and oil it about monthly and it should last a long time. I still recommend the oil and application tool over the paste. My board arrived and I'm in the process of applying the oil and cream treatment pre-use. It is a beautiful board with no gaps or cracks. there is one tiny dent. Applied the first coat of oil and allowing to sit overnight. There have been so many reviews about cracking that I'm going to do this right and then update as needed. Update- it took several days of oiling both sides, allowing to soak in overnight and then repeat. Then did the same with the cream though not as many time. The process probably took two weeks. I now reapply oil at least monthly. I cean with wet wrag while it sits on the counter rather than carrying to the sink. No signs of cracking. Final comments I really like the application tool. It seemed spendy but it is convenient. It allows even application but i still use a paper towel to wipe off excess. Don’t care for the cream and now that I am past the initial seasoning, I just use the oil I debated over getting the larger size, but found the 20x15” is perfect. It allows me to create piles of cut veggies and still have space for cutting more. No more need to move each cut pile to a bowl to make space for cutting I recommend this product over all

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buy this one.
*by L***R on December 26, 2025*

Great cutting/bread board. It’s so beautiful you can leave on your counter top. It’s heavy enough that it doesn’t move when cutting. Be sure to keep well oiled though.

## Frequently Bought Together

- John Boos Block Large Reversible Wood Cutting Board, R-Board, 18"x12"x1.5", Maple
- John Boos 3Pc Wood Cutting Board Care Set - Mystery Oil, Board Cream, Applicator

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