Ron Altier Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 I have made a few butcher blocks over the years and my wife used an old one I made 20 years ago. However I am seeing a lot of blocks made of Bamboo. My wife got a small one and really likes it. It is very hard and almost non porous. It is easily cleaned and looks good. I don't like working with the stuff, it is VERY hard and splinters like crazy Any opinions on Bamboo in a butcher block? FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Like you, I've seen them in stores but we haven't tried one. Cal and FlGatorwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 I use a Bamboo cutting board, and love it. The grain goes lengthwise,not end grain. They are easy to clean in hot water and soap. I read somewhere that they are very high in glue which makes them very durable. I also have an end grain one that was given to me. I have not used it yet. From what I gather, cutting them is hard on blades,and bits because of the high glue content. Herb Cal, FlGatorwood and Grandpadave52 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnewj Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 I have a small one (maybe 6" sq.) that I have used for years. It is the first one I reach for unless I'm dealing with larger quantities/sizes. It is really impervious to water and cleans well. I can't speak to "working" with it. However, I would buy one before trying to deal with it in a shop environment. Cal, FlGatorwood, Dadio and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Nicholls Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 I have never seen nor used one myself. Interesting! FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Dadio said: I read somewhere that they are very high in glue it is a series of tiny processed shards held together with glue. Cal, p_toad and FlGatorwood 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Altier Posted February 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 They are relatively at IKEA and nice size too Cal and Dadio 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dadio Posted February 15, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 I went to IKEA once long ago and followed the yellow brick road,and got to the end and couldn't find my car. Herb schnewj, Gunny, Stick486 and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grandpadave52 Posted February 15, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Dadio said: I went to IKEA once long ago and followed the yellow brick road,and got to the end and couldn't find my car. Herb Should have dropped meatballs along the trail. p_toad, HARO50, schnewj and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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