I don't have one now, but we did in my house growing up. Also, there were some posts on this forum (rolled off by now) that complained of the same things I remember as a kid (my Mom never used ours). First, the height of the pull-out cutting board is too low. Second, they don't feel stable enough to do major cutting on, or to cut open a watermelon or a squash or something like that. If you still have to have a separate cutting board for those larger items, what's the point of having a pull-out cutting board also.

I put one in my last kitchen and NEVER used it for all the reasons akchicago mentioned, frankly forgot it was there. Another thing I didn't like about mine was that it lowered the top drawer in that bank and it looked "off" to me. However my parents had one that was more discreet and they used it a lot -- on the counter. They stored it in its slot but didn't use it there.

I had one put in when we built our house, used it a couple of times and decided not to bother anymore. Now with our kitchen remodel we took it right out. I'll take off the hardware and just use it as is on the counter. I just found it inconvenient in regards to height, as well as difficulty in cleaning up after using.

I have a pull out wooden cutting board and I use it all the time. I find it very handy. I don't cut meat or chicken on it but it is great for everything else.

I have three of the type that pull out. In my opinion this is a great way to store large wooden cutting boards at the point of use - and large wooden cutting boards are the type I prefer. I've never used them while they're hanging out of the slot. I always pull them out and place on the counter for use. The slot is just the storage space.

When we considered it, it was explained to us that you're not supposed to use them while their still in the "slot". You're supposed to remove them and place them on the counter (like Gibby3000 & IDrive65's parents do). The "slots" are not designed to take the downward force exerted when pushing "down" to cut/chop.

However, many people do leave them in the "slot" and have problems with them down the road. (It appears that not everyone does have problems as several of you say you have them and use them in the "slot" w/o any problems.)

In the end, I decided, like IDrive65, that I didn't want to give up valuable drawer space...especially since it would affect a shallow drawer. I use my cutting boards all over the kitchen, so having them in one place is not an issue for me. I now store them under my corner prep sink in one of the "black hole" corners of the corner sink base. It's a great use of space that's normally wasted.

I currently have 3 and wouldn't be without them. I have 2 regular and one over-sized. I used them not only as cutting boards on the counters, but also pulled out as extra space to put things on when I am in the middle of major projects. I love them.

buehl, thanks for pointing ou that they aren't supposed to be used while in their "slot" Honestly, I wish I would have realized that a long time ago! That being said, I'm still going to leave it out, because I'm finding I'd like that space back in the drawer again. I'll store that board with my other ones.

The cabinet maker looked at me sideways when I insisted on a pull out cutting board, "Most people use separate boards now". I use the board every day for cutting bread & as extra space for hot baking sheets etc. Bread is stored in a large drawer underneath and crumbs swept with a small hand broom. We'll be eating a lot of bread, since the sink will take 4 weeks to arrive and until then no counters or cooktop. Long live the pull out cutting board!

I have one and use it mostly as an extra landing spot.

I won't have them in my new kitchen even though I sometimes use my current one. But my current one is pretty good. It's a plain ol' pullout, but it sits on top of a drawer and actually shares the drawer face. Okay, it actually looks like the drawer front has been split side-to-side and I thought it was broken when I moved in but it's very sturdy, possibly because it rests on the drawer front below it.

It's a good style for when you want your drawers to look lined up. It doesn't interfere with the drawer beneath it except by making it smaller. Mine doesn't need a handle because all my doors have that edge you can grab.

Hmmm maybe I should talk to my cabinet guy...

I use it when I need extra counter space in my small kitchen, but not too often and never for cutting. It's a good height for me.

I use mine without removing it. It has a faux drawer front that tilts down and a pull out knife drawer under it. It isn't the same as the above picture. I have always used it in place with no problems and I have lived in this house since 1983.