I will be making five cutting boards for Christmas gifts. I am thinking 1" X 18" X 24". I am going to use side grain rather than end grain. I am now considering what woods to use for the glue ups. My intention is to use contrasting woods on each one. My concern is using wood that is either too soft, or that is not appropriate for a cutting board.
Woods I am thinking of using are white oak, hard maple, walnut, osage orange and cheery. Any problems with using these????
Thanks.