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Not sure where to put this, but middle son is wanting OH to make him a chopping board. OH thinks that oak is unsuitable, and doesn't know what woods are used.

I have given oldest son my Father's chopping board, and from memory it looked like deal, but not certain. I think our draining board at home was deal, we have moved on, haven't we.

I've had a quick glance on Google, and both oak and olive wood are mentioned by manufacturing firms.

Mary Berry once said that uses a plate to chop on, and I use the inside of a glass casserole lid!

Any advice is appreciated.
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Sorry no advice, not a handy person.
But mine is glass.
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Wendy - middle son has had glass ones, and isn't keen!
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I would say you can make one from any close grained wood providing the wood is well seasoned and hard. (Not neccessarily a Hardwood)
A wood that is hard will get less deeply scored and be easier to sand flat again after it gets a lot of use than a soft wood.
Your hubby will know what I mean as not all Hardwoods are hard and not all Softwoods are soft )t'
I would avoid Yew, Laburnum etc. The woods that are considered poisonous just to be on the safe side.
Beech is another good wood to make chopping boards from.
Hope that's some help.
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Thanks, Dom. Will pass info on to OH.
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Is OH making a board as in one piece or like a butchers block Spreckly?
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Just a flat piece of wood, about 20 inches by 15 inches, and 1 - 1 1/" inches deep, Manda.
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OH could consider Hornbeam (ironwood) )t' ..
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If you can get hold of any, Maple is apparently very good too as it's close grained.
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I am really grateful for all the helpful replies to my query. OH has found a piece of beech, which he has glued and cramped to make an oblong board, so do hope number two son appreciates all the advice and work which has gone into its manufacture.
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