John Boos Professional Collection Maple Cutting Board 1-1/2"Tx12"Wx18"D, -BBQBD

An 18-Inch Maple Cutting Board Built for a Working Kitchen

This John Boos Professional Collection cutting board puts a full 18 by 12 inch maple work surface on the counter, built thick enough to handle daily prep without walking or warping.

Key Features

• Northern hard maple construction delivers a dense, tight-grained surface that resists scoring and holds up to heavy knife use.
• 1-1/2 inch thickness gives the board enough mass to stay planted during use without a mat.
• 18 by 12 inch footprint provides room to work a full cutting task without crowding the prep zone.
• Rectangular shape suits standard counter runs and fits neatly alongside a range or sink.
• John Boos Professional Collection is a workhorse line built for repeated daily use rather than occasional service.

Room to Work, Depth to Last

An 18 by 12 inch board covers enough surface to break down a chicken, slice a roast, or stage vegetables for a full meal prep without constantly repositioning. At a 1-1/2 inch thickness, the board carries real weight, which keeps it from sliding around on a smooth counter and reduces the flex that causes thin boards to crack at the corners over time. Hard maple is the standard species for professional butcher block and cutting surfaces because its closed grain gives knives a clean path without grabbing or splintering, and the density holds up to the kind of use a working kitchen puts on a board every day.

Material and Construction

The board is maple throughout. Maple's tight grain structure means knife marks stay shallow rather than opening into deep gouges, which extends the usable life of the surface. The Professional Collection is finished to accept a board oil treatment, which conditions the wood and helps maintain the surface over time. Apply a food-contact board oil before first use and refresh it periodically to keep the wood from drying out. The board oil finish is a maintenance step, not a factory-applied coating, so the board arrives ready to condition and put to work.

Where It Fits Best

This board belongs in a kitchen where the cutting board sees real daily traffic. Cabinet shops and designers specifying kitchen packages reach for the John Boos Professional Collection when the client wants a board that performs like a butcher block without committing to an integrated countertop surface. Homeowners who cook seriously will find the 18-inch depth covers most prep tasks without a second board alongside it. It also works well as a dedicated meat or bread board in a kitchen that keeps separate surfaces by task.

Common Questions

A Professional Surface That Earns Its Counter Space

Choose this board when the kitchen needs a full-size maple work surface that handles daily prep without fuss and improves with proper care over time.