This X-Large Round End Grain Chopping Board was made up using Walnut, Swamp Kauri, Totara, and Rimu. Its Square friend was made up of 190 pieces, I haven't counted this one but I am going to estimate 160 individual pieces of timber.
The surface of this board is large, and again if you can bring yourself to cut on it then good on you! Otherwise it's just a wonderful thing to look at.
Diameter: 294mm
Height: 77mm
Handmade in Auckland, New Zealand by Courtney Petley
End Grain boards are durable, the orientation of the fibres mean the timber is less resistant to wear and tear. The upright fibres absorb the impact of knives which helps to preserve the surface of the board, and keep your knives sharper for longer. End grain also has a better resistance to moisture compared to long grain boards.
End grain refers to the exposed ends of wood fibers in a piece of timber. When a tree is cut into boards or planks, the end grain is the surface that is perpendicular to the growth rings of the tree. This surface shows the natural pattern of the wood fibers and can have a distinctive appearance compared to the long grain of the wood.
End Grain Chopping Boards have been finished using the Spoon Oil, a mix of coconut oil, mineral oil, beeswax, and vitamin E, then with a second layer of beeswax.
To care for your end grain cutting board wash in warm soapy water, and please do not put your end grain board in the dishwasher. To maintain your board do not leave soaking in water, keep out of direct sunlight, and if you would like to refresh your finish overtime you can use a beeswax or a coconut oil.