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Post by kattadragon on Feb 21, 2017 11:03:40 GMT -5
I have run into a new problem when processing my whole animals for the ferrets. I made notches in my wood cutting board and just broke a plastic cutting board using my cleaver. I have been using the cleaver about two times a day for the last two weeks with no problems. I was wondering if anyone else has had these problems and what cutting board you would recommend?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2017 11:49:35 GMT -5
I use a cleaver as well. I went to target and found a super thick and more sturdy plastic cutting board that has been serving me very well for the past few months.
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Post by Sherry on Feb 21, 2017 12:47:51 GMT -5
I use a 3" thick piece of maple as a cutting board for the ferret's meat. You may be able to pick up one at a place that sells wood supplies.
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Post by raynebc on Feb 21, 2017 13:55:13 GMT -5
I use a plastic one, but I have to replace it every couple months because it gets too cut up.
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Post by crazylady on Feb 21, 2017 13:57:55 GMT -5
Sherry and myself have the same idea lol only I get nice chunks of trees from local farmers lol its surprising what a chain saw can rustle up as long as your not after anything elegant lol take care bye for now
Bev
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Post by Sherry on Feb 22, 2017 10:59:40 GMT -5
I use a plastic one, but I have to replace it every couple months because it gets too cut up. I have replaced my maple once in 10 years  More expensive at the outlet, but given it is just raw wood not too bad. |
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Post by kattadragon on Feb 22, 2017 11:06:59 GMT -5
Sounds right. I was using an older 1/4" plastic that was already warped. I am probably lucky it lasted as long as it did.
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Post by raynebc on Feb 23, 2017 13:54:25 GMT -5
I suppose it's a bit of a balance between cutting board wear and knife wear. The plastic boards I use supposedly is easy on knives, I don't know how that would compare to a hard wood board.
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Post by Sherry on Feb 24, 2017 10:53:56 GMT -5
With the wood, the blade goes a wee bit into it. I really think they are easier on knives, but over time the board needs soaking with salt on it as a paste to disinfect it. Granted a thorough rinse under running water cleans it but I have never noticed my cleaver wearing faster on that than my other knives on the plastic boards I have for human use.
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