This very pretty little maple board is what we call a Frankenboard.
Frankenboard: When making butcher block, the first step is to glue up a large panel. We then cross-cut strips from that panel, turning them on end in sequence and gluing those together to form the final butcher block. We often have extra strips from any given panel. When we have a butcher block formed from strips from more than a single panel, that’s a “Frankenboard.” Nothing wrong with it, it’s just that the look of the grain pattern from one row to the next doesn’t necessarily flow seamlessly. In the case of this board, the strips weren't alternated properly. But it isn't overly noticeable.
We debated on this one. Technically it is a Frankenboard. In a normal premium board, each off-set block matches. It's hard to visualize but imagine if we numbered each block in a row. They would be 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. On the next row, they would be zero, 1, 2, 3, 4. On the next row we'd go back to 1, 2, 3, 4. So number 2 in the pattern would zig zag down the board. In this one, each alternating strip matches, but the zig-zags don't. It's a very subtle difference that only a skilled eye would notice. Bottom line, this should be a "first run" board that is being sold at a discount. If you like it, jump on it!
Feet will NOT be installed, but if you order a set, I'll be happy to put them on for you:
*Photos are for demonstration only. Yours will look unique due to the variations in natural wood
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- Smoothly beveled edges and corners
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- Wood encased shock absorbing feet attached with stainless steel screws
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