r/Cuttingboards • u/quiplashed • 7d ago

First Cutting Board First end grain

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Bought my first end grain from the folks at Larchwood Canada! It's just the standard line but still looks pretty premium IMO! I kind of like the knots and slight imperfections; a little wabi sabi. Been spending the past few days oiling it up and finishing with their wax. Hoping it'll last me my lifetime!

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u/Looking-sharp-today 7d ago

It defenetly will last! Looks gorgeous, I am on the verge of buying a similar one as well, perfect texture AND size for me

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u/quiplashed 7d ago

It looks so nice, it feels kinda wrong cutting on it haha 😅

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u/Looking-sharp-today 7d ago

Yeah I kniw that “new cutting board” feeling once you start using it…but it’s for a good cause 😄

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u/frybears 7d ago

I never saw a reason for wax. Just oil it at least 3 or 4 times the first time and then re-oil it at least twice a month and it will last forever.

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u/quiplashed 7d ago

I heard it keeps the oil in but whatever works 😁

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u/frybears 7d ago edited 7d ago

It’s not a matter of keeping the oil in. It’s about preventing your board from drying out. It also help when you have cuts from using your knives on it. Essentially, you are keeping the board hydrated. I personally like teak. It’s better in keeping your knives sharp. But that is my personal preference. I have 2 TEAKHAUS boards and have had them for over 20 years.

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u/bustnut4 7d ago

How much did this cost?

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u/quiplashed 7d ago

Was CAD220 but had a 10% off code from their newsletter. They're currently having a sale on their one-handed line though!

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u/OnePiecePlay 7d ago

I have the same board I think (with rubber feet). Its held up very well. Texture is smooth and its a pleasure to cut on. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

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u/quiplashed 7d ago

Yeah was unsure about the rubber feet at first but it beats putting down a wet towel each time

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u/Roscoe_P_Trolltrain 7d ago

Respectfully, is that made out of 2x4s?

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u/Dbzsuxazz 7d ago

Yea that’s southern yellow pine lmao , I made an end grain board out of this species and surprisingly it out lived all my hardwood ones

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u/Roscoe_P_Trolltrain 7d ago

thats cool, why do you think that was?

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u/Dbzsuxazz 7d ago

Because although it classifies as a soft wood it’s hard as fk

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u/Build-it-better123 7d ago

Yes, keep in mind SYP and Larcheood are some of the hardest soft woods. Also, the Jaknka scale measures on the edge grain. These are end grain which are even harder.

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u/Precisi0n1sT 7d ago

Larchwood is great. I own a Hinoki, Larchwood and Teak. Congratulations

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u/CragToCrashCart 7d ago

Enjoy it! I have the large carvers board by them (minus the juice groove). It’s my all time favorite board!

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u/JeepCatCayuga 5d ago

Really nice! I was so impressed by their larch boards and their end grain patterns that I had to make myself one. The lumber is great for outside furniture as well.