In this video, I walk you through the process of building a massive end grain cutting board from 2" thick maple and walnut.

In our larger tested review of the best wooden cutting boards, The Boardsmith Maple End-Grain Cutting Board earned the distinction of best upgrade pick. Here's why it’s worth the investment.

Wooden cutting boards can be generally lumped into two different types, end-grain and side-grain. End-grain boards are made up of multiple pieces of wood, cut and glued together to orient the ends ...

The first distinction between edge-grain cutting boards and end-grain cutting boards is how they are made. To make edge-grain cutting boards, long strips of wood are glued together, showcasing the ...

An end grain cutting board uses the end pieces of lumber, which are cut so that the grain’s fibers are exposed. This results in a unique, checkered look from where the pieces of wood are bonded ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wooden cutting boards can be generally lumped into two different types, end-grain and side-grain. End ...

• Boardsmith’s end-grain cutting boards, which start at $185, also come in three sizes but are available in your choice of walnut or cherry in addition to the more common maple.

The Boardsmith Maple End Grain Cutting Board. Credit: The Boardsmith. $240 at Amazon View on Theboardsmith.com. Pros. This absolutely stunning board is incredibly well-made and smartly designed.

A large maple wood end-grain cutting board could run you as much as $200, but the edge-grain version will be about half that price, and a bamboo cutting board with the same specifications will be ...