Butchers Block

[tony-d]

Hi forum

 

wanted to ask if there was anyone out there that might be able to help me with some wood to make a butchers block??

I think i would like ash or beech any info would be great

 

regards

 

tony

[John Hughes]

I have both. Where abouts are you?

John

[sean]

i think sycamore was traditionally used or butchers blocks

[Ross Macneil]

Think beech is used for the butcher blocks i have plenty of beech cut a 8ft if your near northumberland.Don't think ash is any good to soft.

[tony-d]

hi

thanks for the advice, i am in surrey so just that bit too far shame as i would have purchased some from you.

 

regards

 

tony

[windfall]

Pretty sure i have read that Sycamore is the preferred wood as it is sterile when split? Why that is or if its even correct i am not really sure! I am sure Beech, Sycamore or Elm would make superb butchers/chopping blocks.

[twistedhicap]

beech or hard maple is used u have to think of the pore size too so as it doesent absorb fluids and stuff to much and makes it difficult to cleen !

[John Hughes]

I have 2inch 18month air dried beech. I am in Essex

[firewood]

i thought that sycamore was meant to be slightly antiseptic / anti bacterial and therefore ideal for this sort of use. I may be wrong though.

[robbo 110]

what length are you after?? i have some big pieces of beech in the yard, can cut to any thickness but depends on the length!! im close to gatwick