John Boos AB05 24 Inch Butcher Block with 10 Inch Thick End Grain Maple

The John Boos AB05 Butcher Block is a professional-grade food preparation surface designed for commercial kitchens and culinary establishments. Crafted with a 10-inch thick end grain maple top, this butcher block provides exceptional durability and resilience against knife impact, making it ideal for butchery, chopping, and slicing tasks in restaurant kitchens, butcher shops, and foodservice operations. Its overall size measures 24 inches in width, 24 inches in depth, and 34 inches in height, with a sturdy wooden base equipped with AB-legs, ensuring stability during intensive use. This model features a high-quality oil finish that enhances the maple's natural properties while facilitating maintenance and sanitation. The combination of material and construction offers a long-lasting, food-safe surface suited for rigorous commercial applications requiring precision and hygiene.

John Boos AB05 Features

Designed for high-performance food prep environments, the John Boos AB05 butcher block offers a substantial 10-inch thick maple end grain top that absorbs impacts and prolongs edge sharpness. Its Northern Hard Rock Maple construction ensures excellent wear resistance and ease of maintenance. The design allows for seamless integration into commercial workstations, with a stable wood base for ergonomic operation. Perfect for butcher shops and culinary prep stations, it supports repetitive heavy-duty use with minimal degradation. The oil finish maintains the wood’s integrity, simplifying cleaning routines and extending product lifespan.

• Thick end grain maple surface: absorbs impacts while maintaining knife edge integrity.
• Durable Northern Hard Rock Maple: withstands rigorous commercial use with minimal wear.
• Easy-to-clean oil finish: facilitates sanitation and routine maintenance in busy kitchens.
• Stable wood base with AB-legs: ensures secure placement during high-volume food prep.
• Designed for medium-duty workloads: optimal for culinary stations demanding consistent performance.

Ideal for professional food processing or butchering needs requiring a resilient, large-scale work surface.

John Boos AB05 Technical Specs

The John Boos AB05 butcher block measures 24 inches wide by 24 inches deep and 34 inches tall, featuring a 10-inch thick end grain maple top secured on a robust wooden base with standard AB-legs. The unit weighs approximately 205 pounds, ensuring stability during heavy use. Crafted from Northern Hard Rock Maple with a high-quality oil finish, it offers excellent resistance to knife marks and ease of cleaning. The construction supports typical culinary workflows without warping or degradation over time. Its static, stationarily mounted design is suitable for installation in commercial food prep stations, butcher shops, or pastry workbenches requiring a durable cutting surface. Dimensions and weight are tailored to maintain stability, while the material safety and finish ease sanitation procedures.

• Dimensions: 24" W x 24" D x 34" H, 10" thick top
• Material & Finish: Northern Hard Rock Maple with oil coating
• Weight: 205 lbs for stability in high-use environments
• Construction: End grain maple top, wooden base with AB-legs
• Durability: Impact-resistant surface for professional foodservice workflows
• Operating Range: Suitable for standard room temperatures, no electrical requirements

• Installation: Stationary setup with stable footing for high-volume prep
• Cleaning: Oiled surface compatible with routine sanitation practices
• Usage Environment: Designed for dry, moderate humidity kitchens
• Maintenance: Periodic oil application to sustain surface finish
• Material Compatibility: Suitable for knife and food contact applications

What is a commercial butcher block unit?

A commercial butcher block unit is a heavy-duty food preparation surface made from durable hardwoods, typically end grain maple, designed for intensive slicing, chopping, and butchering in professional kitchen settings. Featuring a thick, impact-absorbing surface, these units are often stationary and tailored for installation in foodservice environments such as butcher shops, restaurant prep stations, or catering facilities. The John Boos AB05 butcher block exemplifies this category with its substantial 10-inch thick top, high-quality maple construction, and stable wooden base. It is best suited for steady, high-volume food processing tasks that demand resilience, precision, and ease of sanitation in commercial operations.

Top Butcher Blocks for Foodservice Operations

Built for steady use in commercial kitchens, the John Boos AB05 butcher block provides a rugged, impact-resistant surface suitable for medium-volume food prep. Its 10-inch thick end grain maple top ensures longevity and precise cutting. Ideal for butcher shops, culinary prep stations, and food processing environments, the unit offers exceptional durability and straightforward maintenance. The stationary base guarantees stability and safety during intensive meal preparation tasks, making it a reliable choice for professional foodservice settings requiring a high-performance work surface.

• Professional-grade impact absorption supports repeated chopping tasks
• Impact-resistant maple top withstands harsh culinary environments
• Easy oil finish simplifies sanitation protocols
• Stationary wooden base ensures secure operation in busy kitchens
• Suitable for medium-volume food prep workflows with demanding use