Mine is just 4x6, cherry butcher block. We've only been using it for a couple of months, but so far, so good. Does John Boos offer custom sizes?

Thanks, furletcity. Do you have base cabinets underneath? What kind of an overhang do you have where the cabs are, and where any seating (if you have it) is? The cherry Boos is what I was looking at.

Do you have the oiled or Varnique? How are you cleaning it? Area you cutting on it?

Thank you!

Boos may not be your first choice for a full countertop. I can say that since I have been on this forum that I don't know of one member who did wood countertops that used Boos. There are some many different options for wood countertops. I am linking a thread where manufacturers of wood tops are discussed. I would also mention Devos wood countertops. Purely stunning! I don't remember one person mentioning their countertops have warped either.

Good luck!

Here is a link that might be useful: Wood countertops threads

Hello! I don't have a Boos block, but I almost ordered from them and they're popular in this area.My block was made locally and has a tung oil blend applied to it.I planned on cutting on it, but changed my mind.Only the narrow end by the range would've received consistent cutting, and I didn't want an uneven appearance. This is where it gets a little funky, and maybe not so helpful for you. Our island is actually a two piece hutch that was converted. The bottom half and the upper half each fit under one of the 4 ft ends. There is space on each of the 6 ft sides for two stools. Underneath, spanning the center, I have an old book case for additional storage.I guess you could think of the cabs in an "H" pattern with the block on top.I clean using a slightly damp sponge w/a tiny amt of dish soap and wipe dry with a micro fiber cloth.HTH

I think your DH is correct on this... We purchased a Grothouse top for our island 44" x 74" and I can say it hasn't moved much, but in the dead of winter I am seeing a little bit of movement. This is not a problem for me as it is one large rectangle of laminated pieces, however, if you are trying to laminate two together, I don't see good things in the future (this is coming from me, a complete neophyte, so take it for what its worth).

What I would suggest is ordering your cabinets with a slightly narrower depth, or order one 24" depth and the other 20 or 21" depth. This, I think, would be more straight forward than combining two tops.

or if you can't change the depth of your base cabinets, then go with a custom company of which some have been mentioned such as : devos, grothouse... perhaps price out the difference of changing the depth of the cabinets with a standard order Boos top vs. going with the standard depth cabs and a custom top

Thanks folks. I just spoke with a local company who can make the whole thing for me for a lot less than Boos (they also sell Boos). I can get either end-grain (like the typical butcher block) or plank. He recommended plank, as it looks more like a big farmhouse table, which sounds like a nice look. Our kitchen is quite small (an L shape about 10 x 10 at one side of a 20' by 16' room with fairly low ceilings...) and this island is going to be pretty massive in the space. So maybe a farmhouse table look is more appropriate?

Do you think a 5' x 4 1/2' island is just too big for this space?

I am considering cherry, on cherry cabinets, with a 10" overhang on the outside for stools.

Prices quoted were $725 plank; $925 endgrain... about half what granite costs around here. So I'll do granite on the regular counters only.

What do you think???

Stacey, I don't think you could go wrong aesthetically with either plank or butcher block. Do you have your granite picked out yet? Maybe that would help determine which surface treatment to use on your island. If you want to cut on it, go for the block. Your prices seem very reasonable to me, and the block quote is almost identical to what I paid for mine!I look forward to some pictures!!

Wouldn't endgrain be less likely to warp? Wood doesn't really bend THAT way.

Of course I love the plank stuff...Furletcity, your island is wonderful.