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I need a new carving board. The kind that has the pyramid pattern cut in the middle that holds large roasts, turkey etc. for carving without them sliding all over the place. They aren't easy to find apparently. Boos Blocks has several the cheapest one being $175!  I found one other for under $30. I had a nice one for years but misplaced it a couple years ago. Kept holding out hope it would turn up but I've finally given up on ever seeing it again. Having a hard time dropping that kind of money on a carving board but I don't like cheap crap either. Anyone here have a Boos Block cutting or carving board? Are they worth the money? Any other suggestions? Here's what I'm looking at. "Fixed fortifications are monuments to mans stupidity" - George S. Patton | ||
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If you take care of it, it will last a decade plus....thats $17.50 a year. Buy the Boos, move on to more important things.... ______________________________ “I'd like to know why well-educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining people who think the world owes them a living.” ― John Wayne | |||
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I think for a little less than $175, you could commission a larger similar woodblock with better wood from a hobby woodworker. "It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946. | |||
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For that money and and it's not even end grain? Step up to an end grain butcher block and don't worry about it the rest of your life. | |||
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You might want to look at the J.K. Adams Large Reversible Maple Carving Board. $72.91 on Amazon. It's the highest rated by America's Test Kitchen. They have a video of their testing process of carving boards on Youtube. | |||
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If you get into Illinois in your travels stop in at the Boos store. They have a selection of boards and blocks that have very minor imperfections/returns at substantially reduced prices. I picked one up and couldn't find anything wrong with it. I do not know if you can telephone and get someone to pick one out for you but it might be worth a try. The Boos boards are keepers and your grandchildren will love them when they get to brag about Gram pa's cutting board long after you are gone. The “POLICE" Their job Is To Save Your Ass, Not Kiss It The muzzle end of a .45 pretty much says "go away" in any language - Clint Smith | |||
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Right now, there are festivals and art fairs going on every weekend in MN. If you or your sig other is so inclined, I guarantee you there are woodworkers at any of the art fairs that will custom make whatever you want. I got my last two cutting boards from 2 of these art fairs (one of the woodworkers won 1st at the show for the sheer quality of his cutting boards, and that says a lot when he's competing with jewelry, blown glass, paintings, etc). I like both my boards so much I try to only use one side for cutting, leaving the other side for display purposes. I've had wooden bowls custom worked by craftsman at the fairs, and I've never regretted any of those purchases. Just something to consider. __________________________ "Trust, but verify." | |||
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thin skin can't win |
I've got a Boos that has held up very well for 6+ years. I put it in the "cry once" bucket. You only have integrity once. - imprezaguy02 | |||
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Look up the Boardsmith. Puts Boos blocks to shame. He will build you whatever you want and as long as you do your part, the board will out live you. I have a large maple/walnut border board that the wife chose over the brick pattern which I really liked. http://www.theboardsmith.com/ | |||
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^^^^^^^^ Very cool. | |||
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For anybody who is so inclined, I looked it up, and found it in Effingham. Way south of Champaign, way east of St Louis, on Route 70. -------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18 | |||
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My wife surprised me with a Boos. It's good and plenty large to carve a turkey or something large on. It's very nice. My only complaint was that it wasn't end grain. Just because that's what I'm used to. Train how you intend to Fight Remember - Training is not sparring. Sparring is not fighting. Fighting is not combat. | |||
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The guy has some great looking stuff. I sent him a email to see if he can do the pyramid pattern cut in the center of the board for keeping roasts and turkeys from sliding around while carving. See what he comes back with I didn't see anything like that pictured on his web site. I'm guess you need some special equipment to cut that pattern? "Fixed fortifications are monuments to mans stupidity" - George S. Patton | |||
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx08anosWIQ Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency. Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first | |||
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http://www.sustarwoodworks.com/ Ian does high end cutting boards as well as high end any piece of furniture you can think of. Year V | |||
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I like these, 1" thick delrin, you can put in the size, corners etc. for instance a 12x24 with rounded corners is $62. Cutting board _________________________ NRA Patron Life Member | |||
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Good info. I may just decide to forego the pyramid cut design and just go with the juice moat design. Gives me a lot more options. In which case this one would be considered. "Fixed fortifications are monuments to mans stupidity" - George S. Patton | |||
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let us know how you make out , what ever you choose Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency. Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first | |||
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I haven't pulled the trigger on anything yet but am now considering this Boos Board. No pyramid design but it is a end grain board and reversible. I also like the deep moat as it will hold a lot of juice without overflowing. Not to mention I save a hundred bucks which means I could buy this fancy serving/presentation board! I could just see a slab of ribs or a nice sliced brisket laid out on that beauty! "Fixed fortifications are monuments to mans stupidity" - George S. Patton | |||
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That thing looks like a real PITA to clean and keep oiled. I'm a big fan of Boos boards. I have several: An 18X24, a 12X12, and several 5X10s. I love them all and use them often. Once a month or so I'll oil them and they are good to go. ________________________________________________________ "Great danger lies in the notion that we can reason with evil." Doug Patton. | |||
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