John Boos R-Board Collection Maple Cutting Board 2-1/4"Tx12"Wx18"D, -RA01

John Boos Maple Cutting Board for Serious Prep Work

This John Boos RA-Board Collection cutting board gives a hardwood maple prep surface in a 18-inch by 12-inch footprint, built at 2-1/4 inches thick for stability and long-term durability at the counter.

Key Features

• Northern hard maple surface is the material John Boos has used in professional and foodservice settings for over a century.
• 2-1/4-inch thickness provides a substantial, stable board that stays planted during heavy prep work.
• 18-inch by 12-inch work area gives enough room for breaking down vegetables, carving, and general meal prep without crowding the counter.
• Rectangular shape fits standard countertop positions and stores flat without taking up drawer or cabinet depth.
• RA-Board Collection is John Boos's dedicated line of prep boards, built to the same material standards as their professional butcher blocks.

What This Board Is Built For

Maple at 2-1/4 inches thick is the format professional kitchens have relied on for prep surfaces that take repeated knife contact without warping or splitting apart. At 18 by 12 inches, this board covers the working zone for most everyday prep tasks: chopping vegetables, slicing bread, portioning meat, and carving at the table. The footprint is generous enough to work on directly without constantly repositioning food, and compact enough to move off the counter when it is not in use.

Material and Construction

The board is edge grain maple, meaning the long edges of the wood strips form the cutting surface. Edge grain construction gives a consistent, hard surface that resists deep scoring and stands up to regular use over time. Maple is a closed-grain hardwood, which makes it a practical material choice for a cutting surface. Maintain the board with a food-safe board oil to condition the wood and protect against drying; state of the finish on arrival and any specific oil treatment applied at the factory should be confirmed before first use, as John Boos boards typically ship requiring an initial oiling.

Who This Board Suits

This board is the right fit for a home kitchen where prep quality matters, a design specification that calls for a coordinated hardwood surface alongside maple cabinetry, or a cabinet shop building out a kitchen display that needs a credible prep surface on the counter. It also works well as a restaurant-style prep board for a homeowner who cooks in volume. The 18-by-12 size is the workhorse format: large enough for real prep work, small enough to hand-wash and store without dedicated space.

Common Questions

A Prep Surface That Holds Up Over Time

Choose this John Boos maple board when the prep surface needs to be thick, stable, and built from a material that professionals have trusted for demanding kitchen work.