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!
Consider a similar item
Amazon's Choice
Customers who viewed this item also viewed
Page 1 of 1 Start over
- John Boos CB Series Rectangular Wooden Maple Cutting Board 24”x18” – 1.5” Thick, 18-lb Reversible Butcher Block with Juice Groove, Edge-Grain & Finger Grips – Made in the USAEUR 14.79 shippingGet it as soon as Monday, Apr 13
Product description
John Boos Cutting Board Comparison Chart
 Maple Cutting Board |  Edge Grain Walnut Board |  Edge Grain Cherry Board |  Maple Chopping Block |  Block Oil |  Board Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Customer Reviews
|
4,509
|
4,509
|
4,509
|
768
|
12,021
|
6,605
|
|
Price
| EUR 134.93 | EUR 165.41 | EUR 132.54 | EUR 257.71 | — | — |
|
Part Number
| R02 | WAL-R01 | CHY-R03 | CCB2015-225 | MYSB | BWC |
|
Size (inches)
| 24 x 18 x 1.5 | 18 x 12 x 1.5 | 20 x 15 x 1.5 | 20 x 15 x 2.25 | 2.37 x 2.37 x 8 | 3 x 1.88 x 6 |
|
Material
| Maple | Walnut | Cherry | Maple | Mystery Oil | Beeswax and mineral oil |
|
Item Weight
| 17 pounds | 9 pounds | 10 pounds | 21 pounds | 15.2 ounces | 5.6 ounces |
|
Reversible
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Product Videos
Product information
Warranty & Support
Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here. [PDF ]
Feedback
Similar brands on Amazon
Page 1 of 1Start Over
Sponsored
Customers say
Customers praise the cutting board's gorgeous wood color, beautiful walnut grains, and large work surface. The board is solid and stable, with one customer noting it doesn't shift or rattle during use. While some customers find it well worth the price, others feel it's not worth the cost. The durability receives mixed feedback - while some report no warping or cracking, others mention issues with the board falling apart.
AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
Select to learn more
509 customers mention quality, 412 positive, 97 negative
Great quality and beautiful board. It's almost too pretty to cut on but I do regularly use it. I love how my knives stay sharp when I use this boardRead more
...It is beautiful, professional, highest of quality and the best cutting board I have ever seen. I love it! It is worth every penny....Read more
This is a great cutting board but one side has gouges on it like someone tried to use a drill on it. The gouges are deep and about 2 inches long....Read more
Great board -- nice size, good quality and looks great when on the counter. No need to put it away to hide it!...Read more
253 customers mention appearance, 247 positive, 6 negative
This was a gift for my dad. It’s so beautiful & well made. It’s heavy so it doesn’t move around when in use, craftsmanship is woven into this wood....Read more
Great quality and beautiful board. It's almost too pretty to cut on but I do regularly use it. I love how my knives stay sharp when I use this boardRead more
What a beautiful cutting board. I think all the 1 star reviews from the people’s boards splitting is due to lack of maintenance....Read more
Gorgeous! We also bought the oil to help protect it and that seems to be helping tremendously. Its sturdy and seems to be holding up well!Read more
139 customers mention size, 121 positive, 18 negative
...Go for the bigger board - my 20x15x2 is the perfect size and can handle 6 heads of broccoli, one onion and three celery sticks - at once!...Read more
Love this board, heavy, looks nice, is a great size and has lasted through months of heavy use and is still holding up perfectly.Read more
We are in love with this board. It's big, beautiful with incredible grain. It weighs a lot but doesn't slide around on our quartz counter top....Read more
...Other than that, I just love the board. I love the size; I can really spread out now when I prep.Read more
115 customers mention weight, 84 positive, 31 negative
It is very pretty, heavy, and lays flat. But after I oiled it with the Mystery Oil, this spot shows up that looks like something was spilled on it....Read more
OMG I never knew how well made their cutting boards are. It is very heavy and will last a lifetime. I wish I would have purchased these soonerRead more
We replaced a larger Boos with this one. The big one was too big, too heavy, too hard to store....Read more
...ranted about.....the cutting board looks solid and feels nice and heavy enough and I like the carved out finger gripping sections on the two long...Read more
100 customers mention sturdiness, 91 positive, 9 negative
...4 years later and its one the top purchases I've made for my kitchen. SOLID and virtually indestructible, it has the weight to be as stable as you...Read more
Finally enough room on the board for big cutting jobs. Well made, sturdy board shows no sign of warping or deterioration of surface after almost a...Read more
Heavy duty and built to last, will change color/darken overtimeRead more
Bought it as a wedding gift but it appears to be very solid and sturdy.Read more
355 customers mention durability, 124 positive, 231 negative
...bought this in Sept 2018, have kept it oiled and dry... it is already cracked and warped! Very disappointed...Read more
This board is sturdy, does not slide around, and feels great to chop on. I treated it with 4 coats of board oil, then another 3 coats of board wax....Read more
...has been used less than 20 times in 1.5 years and is warping and cracking. 2 separate sections of planks are splitting apart....Read more
...I buy one and what happens? Shortly after I purchase it, it cracks and is warped. I have to keep turning it over it curls up and won't stay put....Read more
136 customers mention value for money, 75 positive, 61 negative
...I love it! It is worth every penny. It's an investment not a temporary item. You'll want to clean to properly and take care it....Read more
...I expected so much more from a premium brand, and this was a waste of money. I did not listen to several other reviews, and now wish I would have.Read more
Gorgeous color! We love Boos boards. Worth the money!!Read more
...This is how we got now, a deformed cutting board. It’s not worth the price that I paidRead more
98 customers mention warping, 19 positive, 79 negative
...The board is already splitting apart and warped. Very frustrating. I would not buy again. Unfortunately it's too late to return otherwise I would.Read more
Unfortunately after one month the board warped and starting to separate at the wooden seams despite oiling it and keeping it clear from water....Read more
My board came warped. It rocks back and forth when I use it. Very disappointed for the price I paid.Read more
I have had three of these boards warp. Maybe the first one I did something wrong, but thereafter I meticulously followed the care instructions....Read more
Read this before you read the negative reviews
As a 17 year Boos block veteran you need to understand there are key responsibilities for owning this magnificent addition to your kitchen. And my new block is MAGNIFICENT!! I’ve owned a very well maintained Boos block and then neglected after years of use. Sadly mine cracked after some time. With this sad experience let me relay to you what I know from being both a good owner and an eeeevil owner: 1. You do not need to buy their cream/oil, food grade mineral oil is fine, frankly any cooking oil is better than none. 2. For the first year avoid washing with water at all costs (see bullet below), and if you put it in the dishwasher, your fate will be like the rest of these reviews. 3. When you first get it - apply your chosen oil/cream EVERY DAY and with regular use. 5. Also oil it anytime you clean your kitchen. 6. For use: After you use it, clean with a scraper and oil - do not ever use water on this board- scrape the food particles and seal it - do this EVERY TIME as long as you own the board. Oil has been used to clean and sanitize for millennia - ....but if you must use soap and water (and hopefully not till after year 1) start with cold water, spray and scrape w a small amount of detergent. Rinse then immediately dry and oil. Remember hot water and detergent’s job is to remove oil - if you do this, you need to double or triple treatment after the dastardly deed. Think of it like you just dehydrated the wood and kicked a kitten....cry a small tear for the anguish you just inflicted on your new innocent dependable kitchen mate....you deplorable 5. On its 1 year bday, oil it once a month, but always clean and scrape with oil after use. 6 After year three oil it once a month or as needed
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.
Top reviews from other countries
- BassieReviewed in Mexico on June 25, 2017
Excelente producto
Color: WalnutSize: 20"L x 15"WVerified Purchase -
Jose RozasReviewed in Spain on December 2, 2025
Calidad.
Color: MapleSize: 18"L x 12"WVerified Purchase -
-
die nadelReviewed in Germany on December 14, 2025
Schneidebrett
Color: MapleSize: 24"L x 18"WVerified Purchase - DorothyReviewed in Sweden on April 9, 2024
Quality control is not good enough
Color: CherrySize: 18"L x 12"WVerified Purchase
The board was beautiful, looked nice but we noticed a porous cavity on the surface. This one would not be safe to use as it is not possible to clean properly. It was our first purchase from this company and it was a bit disappointing as we expected a better quality control. Gladly a replacement is on the way. Also, as was noticed by other users - the board looked very dry, so season it well before the usage.DorothyQuality control is not good enough
Reviewed in Sweden on April 9, 2024
Update: the replacement was with some defects too. It will be returned. The quality is very disappointing, I’m not a client of JB anymore.
Images in this review
