In this video, watch as I create a massive end grain butcher block, crafted from solid walnut, measuring 3' x 4' and 4" thick, weighing over 200 lbs. The project showcases the unique and challenging ...

This kitchen island features a five-inch thick end grain butcher block top (choose from cherry, maple, or walnut wood), set on a solid maple base available in a variety of finishes.

So you're considering a new butcher block countertop for your kitchen. Good call, but get ready to give it more TLC than you might expect.

Explore the pros and cons of installing butcher block kitchen countertops. From durability to costs, find out if it's worth considering for your kitchen.

In our larger tested review of the best wooden cutting boards, The Boardsmith Maple End-Grain Cutting Board earned the distinction of best upgrade pick. Here's why it’s worth the investment.

End Grain The priciest pick of the bunch, end grain butcher block countertops are made from the end of wood planks, creating small little squares that come together in a checkerboard-like effect.

With end-grain butcher's blocks, the blade of your knife slips between the fibers instead of cutting across them. Your knife stays sharper longer, and it's harder to scar the cutting board. Also ...

End grain is butcher block made using the ends of planks; the result is a much more intricate surface with an almost mosaic appearance, and one that’s quite tough.

More often, they meet an immediate need. Jacob May’s end-grain butcher blocks, however, are both at once. Working with domestic lumber, May cuts and assembles individual pieces of wood by hand to ...