Boos Block...who has one?

[1044]

I hate these plastic cutting boards. I spend far more time than I want to trying to degrease these things when I'm through. I think I'm gonna go Boos. :shock:

[Zeeman]

I do, real pain :oops:
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[herper]

I got a couple, and find it painless to have the kid clean it!!! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :lol: :lol:
Herper

[corndog]

I have a BOOS block and I love it!!! The only thing is that you need either non skid feet or something else to keep it from sliding. But other than that, I love it. Just remember to keep it seasoned.

[Grumpy Gator]

Howard,

A while back Buckeye got me ta lookin' fer a new cutting board. I looked at the Boos and was ready ta pull the trigger, but then someone posted this address: www.blocktop.net.

I got a 2' x 3' x 1.5" hardrock maple and including shipping I paid less than $150. I couldn't be happier with the purchase. American made from American raw materials by American Workers.

Not that there's anything wrong with a Boos. Just thought you might like a lower cost alternative.

[Paul Taylor]

I have both plastic & wooden cutting boards. I like them both, although I would love a real nice wooden board myself exclusively.

Paul Taylor

[mykidsdad]

I have the 24 x 24 x 4 on my kitchen counter. 65 lbs of maple! Love it. Keep seasoned with mineral oil. Let the great grandkids fight over who gets it down the road!

[david brace]

I use a chunk of a Japanese Restaurant's chopping counter. It's 15x30 x 1 inch thick and works well. I got it when I was working on building the place, the carps had some left over and I was able to take it home. It has lasted since the early 80's. Iwould like it wider than the 30. Maybe when we renovate the kitchen in the next few years. But right now it's mobile, which I like.

DB

[Bad Santa]

Howard, I have both Boos and plastic/nylon polymer cutting boards.
Cleaning the polymers are a snap compared to the Boos, little Dawn liquid with anti-bactiria, hot water rinse and they are good to go, and for the heavy scum, grease and black residue from BBQ, and all the stuff stuck down deep in the cuts of the board, just bleach soak and rinse, poof! you're ready for another round of blood, grease, and cold drippin's. The Boos is heavy, cumbersome, and you can't get it wet to get a real good cleaning, needs to be stiffed brushed, then oiled. I perfer the polymers hands down just for the ease of cleaning and turn around use of them.

To those of you who use a wooden cutting board, you may want to use 2 separate boards. 1 for meat and 1 for everything else, helps to prevent cross contamination from food juices being down inside the cuts and grooves of wooden cutting boards, wooden utensils, and split stirring spoons etc.

Note: To keep your cutting boards from sliding around when using them, the cheaspest thing to do is place a couple of wet/damp papertowels underneath the board in between the counter top, the friction will hold it in place. :wink:

[1044]

Well, Santa, I guess I will have to try Dawn. I have a couple that after heavy cleaning, they still have a greasy feeling. Maybe it just happens to be those boards. They are different brands and I have others of the same brands that do clean well.

Thanks all.

[Texana]

Or do what I do ...

Throw 'em away when the you cant get 'em clean and buy new ones ... cheap and easy ...

[1044]

Cheap and easy? We ain't talkin about your dates. Oh, you mean cutting boards. Well, if I was a rich food industrialist like you, I would prolly throw out the pit and get a new one rather than clean it. Nah, I would hire sombody to cook for me.

[osd]

I have both. but for heavy chopping and cutting I prefer the wood. the wood is not that hard to clean if it has been kept oiled. About once a year or when ever it gets too many deep cuts from chopping-you can sand it down a little and re-oil-it will be good as new. just be sure to oil the whole board. do the whole board (bottom & edges ) not just the top. You can get a good board wet. You can't let it soak for for long periods but if it is seasoned right a good washing should not hurt it.

[Grumpy Gator]

When I got my cuttin' board from blocktop.net they send me some oil with it along with beeswax. They said to oil it 'til it wouldn't take no more oil, then seal it up with the beeswax.

I did like they said, and it works like a charm... 'course that nice maple block be way too nice to cut on, so I got a few of them cheap plastic ones and set 'em on top to do the real cuttin'... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Just kiddin'... it does a fine job, and like OSD says, if'n ya get it cut too deep, just take the sander to it and re-season.

[wood_is_good]

ummm ....How about just building your own cutting boards. It's not that hard to do. We are men, we have tools.

I realize not everyone has access to woodworking tools but a lot of you guys especially in Texas must be close enough to maybe pool some resources and have a weekend project building some boards.

You should be able to find a good hardwood dealer to purchase the maple from. Some glue and a small investment in some clamps and you'll be amazed at what you can build with your own two hands. And the pride you'll have knowing that you built it is priceless. Just my 2 cents.

[Bad Santa]

Made them things almost 40 years ago in shop class......

[Grumpy Gator]

you'll be amazed at what you can build with your own two hands. And the pride you'll have knowing that you built it is priceless. Just my 2 cents.

I get that same pride when I see the UPS truck arrivin' with whatever the latest gizmo or gadget I ordered... It's like back in old days when the Sears Catalog was the rave... :lol: :lol: :lol:

[david brace]

Howard,

A while back Buckeye got me ta lookin' fer a new cutting board. I looked at the Boos and was ready ta pull the trigger, but then someone posted this address: www.blocktop.net.

I got a 2' x 3' x 1.5" hardrock maple and including shipping I paid less than $150. I couldn't be happier with the purchase. American made from American raw materials by American Workers.

Not that there's anything wrong with a Boos. Just thought you might like a lower cost alternative.
Unless I'm not looking at the right products, I think the Boos stuff is VERY expensive. I'm not in the market for a 'butcher-block' or another cutting board, but if I can make it myself, then I will try.

DB

[wood_is_good]

DB if you get to white plains try going to M L Condon Lumber. It's on Ferris Ave off 287 exit 6 if I remember it right.

Another source I just remembered is the bowery section of Manhattan. There are a lot of stores that carry used restaurant equipment cheap. Might be a good way to find some deals.

[kpigout]

What the hell is a "Boos"?

[bbqguy]

Name of a company that makes wooden cutting boards. :wink:

[kpigout]

Name of a company that makes wooden cutting boards. :wink:

Good grief they're proud of their wood.

[deputynrc]

I have a 20"x30"x2" Maple and Walnut made by this company. It is a real nice board.

www.customcuttingboards.com

[vinman]

ummm ....How about just building your own cutting boards. It's not that hard to do. We are men, we have tools.

I realize not everyone has access to woodworking tools but a lot of you guys especially in Texas must be close enough to maybe pool some resources and have a weekend project building some boards.

You should be able to find a good hardwood dealer to purchase the maple from. Some glue and a small investment in some clamps and you'll be amazed at what you can build with your own two hands. And the pride you'll have knowing that you built it is priceless. Just my 2 cents.


Well said WIG!
That's what I thought anyhow.
I even got out the ol' router table to but a drain channel in one 8)
Little mineral oil and a knife and you're all set.

[david brace]

DB if you get to white plains try going to M L Condon Lumber. It's on Ferris Ave off 287 exit 6 if I remember it right.

Another source I just remembered is the bowery section of Manhattan. There are a lot of stores that carry used restaurant equipment cheap. Might be a good way to find some deals.

Ferris is by the Courthouse and Bank Street and the train Station, If I remember my WP correctly...past the Civic Center

DB

[osd]

Just be sure to get the right type of glue! Food safe and water resistant. otherwise alot of work for something that won't last or be safe.

[carnivore]

My vote is go with the plastic.. I have an old Boos that was my mom's. I think it looks great but is more hassle to clean. I just throw the plastic one in the sink, brush it with soap and hot water.. let it dry and put it away. If it set out uncleaned with grease and bbq sause on it all night long... no problem and you can always lay it down in the drive way once in a while and pour some bleach on it if it really gets nasty... I vote for using the cheap plastic boards..

[FairWeatherSmoker]

This is where the one Emeril uses comes from.

http://www.ozarkwest.com/cuboseonfone.html

[david brace]

Plastic vs. wood...I read Carni's post about plastic and it got me thinking about this...with plastic there sems to be a threat of something foreign or harmful sneaking into the food if your knife cuts the plastic and it gets into the food. Some polymer monster...something unnatural...tastes funny...a sliver of plastic...always makes me wonder if it would have been ok IF we used wood or ceramic.

Wood is like OK...it is Old World...everyone used it and THEY lived...a wooden spoon...a wooden ladle...a wooden bucket...a wooden cutting board. What's the big deal. just wash it thoroughly. Bleach it once in a while or often if you use it often. I use scouring powder with bleach on mine.

DB

[carnivore]

Wood may be old world but the glue is new school?? besides plastic has preservatives that can get into your system and help make you bullet proof :D

[david brace]

...besides plastic has preservatives that can get into your system and help make you bullet proof :D
I feel better now... :lol: almost invincible... :lol:

DB