Order by 24/7 by web, contact our sales reps or call by phone.
What you need, when you need it, all in one place.
Most orders ship same day.
Advice and support from knowledgeable professionals.
This John Boos CCB Series cutting board delivers a generous 18 by 18 inch maple surface with a 3-inch thickness built to handle heavy daily use at a prep station, island, or butcher block counter.
An 18 by 18 inch board occupies an efficient footprint on a counter or island without sacrificing meaningful work area. The square shape suits tasks that benefit from equal reach in all directions, from breaking down a whole chicken to dicing a large batch of vegetables. The 3-inch profile means the board sits heavy and does not slide or tip when force is applied, which matters during repetitive chopping. This is the kind of board that earns a permanent spot on the counter rather than being pulled from a drawer for occasional use.
John Boos built the CCB Series around Northern hard maple, a tight-grained hardwood that closes around knife marks rather than showing them prominently. The edge grain orientation runs the long edges of the wood strips across the work surface, producing a panel that resists cupping and splitting better than end grain boards under the same daily workload. At 3 inches thick, the board carries real mass, which contributes both to stability during use and to the lifespan of the surface before any resurfacing is needed. Boos board cream or oil is the standard maintenance product for this surface type; keep it conditioned to maintain the wood and prevent drying.
Cabinet shops and kitchen designers specifying prep accessories for a kitchen build will find this board sized and built to complement an island or dedicated prep station. Home cooks who prepare meals from scratch and want a board that stays put, holds its surface, and does not require replacement every few years are the natural fit. It also works well in a catering prep environment or a small restaurant kitchen where a square, stable surface covers multiple uses across a shift. The 18 by 18 inch format is compact enough for most counter runs but substantial enough to handle nearly any prep task without feeling undersized.
John Boos recommends conditioning a new board with Boos board cream or a food-safe board oil before first use and on a regular schedule afterward. This keeps the maple from drying out and helps maintain the surface over time.
Wood cutting boards should be hand washed and dried promptly. Dishwasher exposure causes the wood to absorb excess moisture and can lead to cracking, warping, or joint separation.
The board has two usable faces. When one side shows heavy knife marks, flip it to the other side to continue using fresh maple surface before resurfacing or replaning becomes necessary.
Edge grain construction places the long face of the wood strips at the surface. It produces a smooth, tight panel that handles heavy chopping well and is somewhat easier to maintain than end grain. End grain boards show the cut ends of the fibers and are softer on knife edges, but require more frequent conditioning.
Choose this John Boos maple chopping block when the prep station calls for a square, heavy-duty surface that holds its position, takes daily knife work without complaint, and ages well with routine care.
Sold In: 1 Each
