18" x 12" Maple + Purpleheart Butcher Block Strip Pack
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Maple + Purpleheart Butcher Block Strip Pack
Create a bright, high-contrast hardwood cutting board with this curated maple and purpleheart butcher block strip pack. This pack includes loose hardwood strips that can be glued, clamped, sanded, and finished into an approximate 18" x 12" cutting board.
Maple and purpleheart are a bold pairing for customers who want a cutting board design with strong contrast and natural colour. Maple creates a clean, light background, while purpleheart adds a colourful accent that makes the finished board stand out.
This larger 18" x 12" format is a great option for customers who want to make a practical everyday cutting board, serving board, or handmade gift project using pre-selected hardwood cutting board strips.
Why Maple + Purpleheart?
Maple and purpleheart create one of the most eye-catching cutting board combinations. The light maple helps the purpleheart stand out, giving the finished board a clean but colourful look. This is a strong choice for handmade kitchen boards, serving boards, gift projects, and customers who want something more unique than a traditional two-tone hardwood board.
What's Included
Each strip measures approximately 18" long x 1.75" wide x 1.5" thick before glue-up, sanding, and finishing.
| Species | Quantity | Approx. Strip Size |
|---|---|---|
| Maple | 4 strips | 18" x 1.75" x 1.5" |
| Purpleheart | 4 strips | 18" x 1.75" x 1.5" |
Total strips included: 8
Approximate finished board size: 18" x 12"
Important Project Note
This is a hardwood strip pack, not a finished cutting board. The strips are supplied as individual loose pieces of wood and are intended to be glued up, clamped, sanded, and finished by the customer.
This is not a no-tools craft kit. To complete the project, you will need additional tools and supplies such as wood glue, clamps, an orbital sander, sandpaper, and a food-safe finish.
Each strip is accurately cut, so the board can be carefully aligned during glue-up and the edges can be sanded smooth after the glue has cured. The finished size is approximate and may vary slightly after glue-up and sanding.
Natural colour and grain variation should be expected from strip to strip. Purpleheart can vary in tone and may change colour naturally with exposure to light and air, which is part of its character as a real hardwood.
Tools and Supplies You May Need
- Wood glue suitable for cutting board projects
- Clamps for glue-up
- Orbital sander
- Sandpaper in multiple grits. Recommended grits for smooth results: 80, 120, 150, 180 + 220
- Food-safe cutting board oil or finish
- Shop towels for applying finish and cleanup
Recommended Add-Ons
This pack includes the hardwood strips only. To complete your cutting board project, consider adding wood glue, sandpaper, cutting board oil, and Wypall shop towels to your order.
- Wood Glue: Use D3 Super Wood Glue for gluing the maple and purpleheart strips together.
- Sandpaper: Browse our sanding supplies for smoothing the board after glue-up.
- Cutting Board Oil: Finish your board with Walrus Oil Cutting Board Oil to help protect the wood and bring out the natural colour.
- Wypall Shop Towels: Use Wypall X60 Shop Towels for applying oil, wiping away excess finish, and general shop cleanup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a finished cutting board?
No. This is a hardwood butcher block strip pack. The strips are supplied loose and need to be glued, clamped, sanded, and finished by the customer.
Is this a no-tools DIY kit?
No. This pack is designed for woodworkers, hobbyists, schools, makerspaces, and DIY customers with access to basic woodworking tools.
What size cutting board can I make with this pack?
This pack is designed to make an approximate 18" x 12" cutting board. The final size may vary slightly after glue-up and sanding.
What size are the individual strips?
Each strip measures approximately 18" long x 1.75" wide x 1.5" thick before the board is glued, sanded, and finished.
What finish should I use?
Use a food-safe cutting board oil or finish. We recommend cutting board oil for a simple finish that helps protect the wood and enhance the natural colour.
Best For
- DIY cutting board projects
- Everyday kitchen cutting boards
- Beginner and intermediate woodworking projects
- Schools, woodworking classes, and makerspaces
- Woodworkers who want pre-selected hardwood cutting board strips
- Customers looking for a bright maple and purpleheart cutting board design
