{"product_id":"396-maple-18-x-12-x-2","title":"396 Maple 18 x 12 x 2","description":"Occasionally we make cutting boards that we call \"Frankenboards\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrankenboard: When making butcher block, the first step is to glue up a large panel. We then cross-cut strips from that panel, turning them on end in sequence and gluing those together to form the final butcher block. We often have extra strips from any given panel. When we have a butcher block formed from strips from more than a single panel, that's a \"Frankenboard\". Nothing wrong with it, it's just that the look of the grain pattern from one row to the next doesn't necessarily flow seamlessly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this case, it isn't a true Frankenboard. We just didn't flip the top strip so that the first 2 strips are not alternating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeet will NOT come standard on this board, but if you order a set we will be happy to install them for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can also order finger grooves, a juice groove and\/or engraving at checkout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost maple has mineral marks within the wood. It is how the tree goes with its unique idiosyncrasies. Since Maple is a lighter wood, those mineral streaks are very visible. These marks can't totally be avoided. In this case, the board has minimal visible marks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaple cutting boards need a lot of oil, so please don't forget to add a care kit! All cutting boards need to be oiled to full saturation, but especially maple!\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"The Boardsmith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53420372459817,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0415\/5218\/3446\/files\/396-1_Maple_18_x_12_x_2.jpg?v=1786485308","url":"https:\/\/theboardsmith.mom\/products\/396-maple-18-x-12-x-2","provider":"The Boardsmith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}