The form of this board, with an 1 1/4" thick middle section spanning 2 1/2" thick "legs", results in a stable board that feels secure in heavy chopping, yet is still light enough to carry from prep area to table. I avoid using maple in these boards as it has dimensional change properties which tend … to leave large endgrain boards vulnerable to cracking, opting instead for combinations of the more stable domestic hardwoods: ash, cherry, sassafras, oak, and walnut. By using many small pieces, the board is more stable, and I'm better able to ensure proper dryness of the wood at assembly time. I make these in small batches, and so it's possible I'll have to custom make your board, but I usually have a few in stock for immediate shipment. See more detail at our website

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