John Boos Mayan Collection Maple Cutting Board 1-1/2"Tx18"Wx24"D, -MN2418150-SM

Generous Prep Surface and a Carving Groove Built In

This John Boos Mayan Carving Series cutting board delivers a 24-inch by 18-inch maple work surface at 1-1/2 inches thick, designed for cutting, carving, and everyday prep tasks that need real real estate and a board that will not shift, bow, or wear out quickly.

Key Features

• 24" x 18" surface gives carving and large-roast tasks the room they actually need.
• 1-1/2" thick maple construction adds weight and rigidity so the board stays put during heavy use.
• Carving groove channels juices away from the work surface and the countertop edge.
• Reversible design doubles usable life by offering a flat side for everyday prep and a grooved side for carving.
• Hard maple species provides a close-grained, knife-friendly surface that resists deep scoring.
• Rectangular form fits standard cabinet storage, pull-out shelves, and countertop positions naturally.

Where This Board Earns Its Place

A 24 by 18 board is large enough to break down a full roast, butcher a whole chicken, or run through a serious mise en place without crowding ingredients off the edge. The carving groove around the perimeter collects drippings and juices before they reach the countertop, which matters most when the work involves rested meats or wet produce. For shops fitting out a kitchen with a pull-out cutting board, this format also sits cleanly on most standard pull-out systems sized for a full-width board.

Hard Maple, Built for Cutting Work

John Boos builds the Mayan Carving Series from hard maple, a dense, tight-grained hardwood that has been the standard for professional cutting surfaces for well over a century. The 1-1/2 inch thickness is not decorative; it adds mass that keeps the board from sliding under pressure and extends the service life of the surface before any resurfacing is needed. The board is reversible, so when the grooved side sees heavy use, the flat side remains a clean prep surface. To maintain the wood, apply a food-safe board oil or board cream on a regular schedule; John Boos produces conditioning products for this purpose, though any food-safe mineral oil works.

Who It Fits

This board is the right call for a home cook who does serious weekend cooking and wants a board that performs at that level, for a designer specifying a durable cutting surface for a kitchen renovation, or for a cabinet shop looking for a quality board to pair with a pull-out system. Its rectangular shape and standard proportions make it straightforward to store in a base cabinet, slide onto a pull-out platform, or position on an island countertop.

Common Questions

A Maple Carving Board Built to Last Through Real Use

Choose this board when the prep work calls for a full-size surface, a dedicated carving groove, and the durability of hard maple at professional thickness.