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what kind of wood should i use for a cutting board?

I am very new to woodworking, and i am making a cutting board for my wife for christmas. Any instructions i find online just say to use a hardwood. I know there are several kinds of hardwoods out there, so i just wondered what kind would work best. I was thinking of using alternating blocks of oak and poplar.

I like rock maple, but hickory, oak, ash, mahogany, and fruit woods are commonly used. All hardwoods are suitable, so you need to consider your wife's 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.

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