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Commercial Grade Reversible Butcher Block Engineered for High Volume Kitchen Preparation
The John Boos Handle Boards Series Maple Cutting Board provides a substantial, stable work surface for demanding food preparation in professional and serious home kitchens. Constructed from durable edge-grain maple with a reversible design, integrated metal handles, and a practical juice groove, this heavy-duty butcher block supports efficient preparation of meats, produce, bread, cheese, and other everyday ingredients.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Commercial Field Tested Data |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Brand | John Boos |
| Model / Series Line | Handle Boards Series RAFR2418 |
| Material Composition | Solid Maple Wood |
| Board Construction | Edge-Grain Butcher Block |
| Exact Physical Dimensions | 24" Long × 18" Wide × 2.25" Thick |
| Product Weight | 24 lbs |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Color / Finish | Dark Maple |
| Working Configuration | Reversible |
| Integrated Features | Juice Groove and Metal Carrying Handles |
| Recommended Uses | Meat, Bread, Cheese, Fruit and General Kitchen Preparation |
| Cleaning Requirement | Hand Wash Only |
| Included Components | One Maple Cutting Board |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year |
Core Operational Features
Heavy-Duty Maple Construction: Built from substantial maple wood, the 2.25-inch-thick butcher block provides the strength and stability required for frequent chopping, slicing, carving, and portioning.
Reversible Preparation Surface: Both sides can be used for kitchen work, allowing ingredients or preparation tasks to be separated while extending the usable service life of the board.
Integrated Juice Groove: The perimeter channel helps collect juices and moisture during meat carving and produce preparation, reducing runoff onto countertops and surrounding work surfaces.
Edge-Grain Work Surface: The edge-grain construction creates a durable cutting platform designed to withstand repeated contact with kitchen knives during routine food preparation.
Built-In Metal Handles: Integrated handles improve control when lifting, rotating, or relocating the substantial butcher block between preparation and storage areas.
Large Professional Workspace: The generous 24 × 18-inch surface provides ample room for breaking down proteins, preparing large batches of produce, carving roasts, or arranging breads and cheeses.
Professional Applications
Ideal for commercial kitchens, butcher stations, catering operations, culinary classrooms, food preparation areas, and premium home kitchens. Its expansive working surface supports chopping vegetables, slicing fruit, carving cooked meats, preparing cheese, portioning proteins, and handling larger bread products.
Why Professionals Choose It
The John Boos RAFR2418 combines a substantial maple work surface with reversible functionality and practical handling features. Its thick construction helps keep the board stable during demanding preparation, while the juice groove and metal handles improve cleanliness, movement, and overall workstation efficiency.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash the board using warm water and mild dish soap, then dry it immediately and thoroughly. Do not place it in a dishwasher or leave it submerged in water. Store the board in a dry, ventilated position and apply a food-safe cutting board oil regularly to help protect the maple from excessive drying, cracking, and moisture absorption.