How do I choose a type of wood for cutting board?

John Boos cutting boards and better antique rolling pins are made from maple, which is very durable and very much in demand, so I'd believe maple to be a good choice.

There are hundreds of cutting boards out there from glass, nylon, bamboo, butcher Block and on and on. Go to a bed bath and beyond and see what you like. Then you'll know what kind of wood you can get to make your cutting boards.

What is the surface of your counters now? Next, don't use wax paper, use parchment paper instead, much thicker. Not trying to talk you out of making a cutting board, but didn't anyone think of heading over to a kitchen store, Wal-Mart, Target, hardware store, etc., and buy a wood cutting board? I never ever place food directly on the counter. I have a vast array of cutting boards in both wood and plastic in many sizes. Some are for meat, fish and poultry and others are for fruit, veggies and general food prep. Here are some sites to help you out!

https://www.cuttingboard.com/blog/why-is-maple-the-most-popular-wood-for-cutting-boards/

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/wood-use-end-grain-cutting-board-98958.html

https://www.mybluprint.com/article/diy-a-cutting-board-in-7-steps

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Rock maple, but hickory, oak, ash, mahogany, and fruit woods are commonly used. All hardwoods are suitable, so you need to consider personal preferences for grain and color. While cutting boards are not usually stained, they are oiled, which enhances the grain and natural color of the wood.

Go with glass. It will be more sanitary and much easier to clean. I know everyone loves the wood/butcher block cutting boards, but the sanitary factor is there and wood will absorb the fat (Crisco, etc).

Wood is fine as long you clean after each use. It is also better for your knives. Here is one that I just refinished and it will last another 20 years if properly maintained. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/how-to-restore-and-maintain-a-wood-chopping-block-44298420