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How our Butchers Blocks are Constructed
All my blocks are made from sustainable locally grown beech, which is the traditional wood used in this country for butcher’s blocks. It is a hard wood with very tight rings making it very durable and resistant to knife marks.
The surround to the block is made from 2” thick beech planks; these are joined with high tensile screws and finished off with stainless steel corner brackets.
This double system of joining prevents any movement and cracking in the corner of the block which will lead to the whole block eventually splitting and falling apart.
The block itself is made using upended beech so the surface is comprised of the end grain of the wood.
Using the end grain makes the surface extremely strong and resistant to knife marks, it also prevents knives being blunted; this is treated with a mineral oil which also helps to strengthen the surface of the block and prevent cracking.
Once these blocks have been glued and clamped into the surround, 16mm threaded bars are run through the whole block and screwed tight, this acts as a permanent clamp preventing any movement in the block.
If required a stand made from pine is attached to the block, this will have a slatted shelf as standard and can also have draws if wanted, castors and towel rails can also be attached as optional extras.
The finished product is an attractive, durable and extremely useful addition to any kitchen.
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