The Making of a Butcher Block Cutting Board
Our cuttings boards are American made in Cranberry PA at the lumber mill my wife's grandfather started 50 years ago. Her father now runs the mill (Seneca Hardwood Lumber Co) and they manufacture hardwood flooring and trim products that are shipped all over the world.
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The lumber used for our cutting boards is harvested from family owned timber lands. We select mature trees making room for younger trees to flourish. |
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The logs are hauled to our sawmill and aged before they are cut into boards |
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The head saw at the saw mill cuts the logs into lumber. The lumber is then graded and prepared for drying in the kilns. |
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After the wood has dried for 4 weeks to a year in the yard, it is kiln dried to 7-10% moisture. It is then cut (or ripped) into the desired widths. |
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Next the strips of wood are glued together on the glue rack. The bond formed by the glue is stronger than the wood itself. After the glue has set we cut the long butcher block into 9,12,15 or 18 inch pieces |
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The finishing process begins on the router table. The top of each board is given a rounded edge for comfort in the kitchen. |
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Before our final inspection all six sides of the board are sanded for a smooth finish. |
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After each cutting board is inspected for quality, if it meets our standards the butcher block is branded on the back with the Old State Farms seal of approval. |
